[webproducers] Re: html vs text

Most of the newsletter services deliver newsletters in a format that
recognizes whether the recipient's client software reads HTML. If
not, a text version is delivered.



Tuesday, December 31, 2002, 11:25:28 AM, you wrote:


> I know there are some companies and educational organizations that do not
> accept HTML emails because of the increased risks of viruses and to reduce
> the amount of storage/bandwidth needed.

> HTML emails appear to be more successful in increasing click through because
> of their graphic nature (picture's worth a thousand words).

> My recommendation would be to offer the people who sign up a choice (choice
> is a good thing) about the newsletter format.

> Christie Mason

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "m o r r y" <morry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 9:39 PM
> Subject: [webproducers] html vs text



> Got a question, I keep reading that HTML newsletters and e-amils are more
> successful than text e-mails but I can't find any hard data or sources for
> this info.

> Don't worry it's not a spam thing it's for a friend who has a financial
> company and insurance business and his customers signup for periodic product
> updates and news from him.

> Has anyone seen any info on this?

> Thanks,

> Morry

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