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The power of laughter: Email marketing doesn’t have to be boring!

Having a strong sense of humor is a quality we often search for in our partners and friends. And as cliché as it may sound, science has shown us that laughter is often the best medicine. But what if laughter could be more than just that? What if it can be a way to connect with your customers?
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Email Marketing How-to
17 people found this article helpful.

What to do if your phone gets wet: 5 steps

Did your phone fall into the sink or the pool? Or even worse, did you drop your phone in the toilet?  No matter how your phone got wet, it doesn’t have to mean it’s damaged beyond repair – but it’s important to act quickly! Keep reading to learn how to fix a wet phone.
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60 people found this article helpful.

New: Updates to the mail.com mobile apps

You probably already love the mail.com mobile apps because they are a convenient and easy-to-use way to stay connected no matter where you are! But did you know that our App team is continuously making small improvements to make your email experience even better?
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133 people found this article helpful.

Are we taking work emails too personally? How not to be offended

Most people have misinterpreted an email or text at some point, and the shift to remote work has only made it more likely that misreading an email will lead to bad feelings between coworkers. So, why do people tend to assume the worst in written communications, and how can we keep from feeling offended?
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Email Office Netiquette
76 people found this article helpful.

How to send a large file by email: Attachments & file-sharing functions

Are you looking for a safe way to transfer a large file by email but not sure of the best way to go about it? We get it – attachment size limits vary from provider to provider, and it can be tricky to know what to do when you get the dreaded “Attachment exceeds the allowable limit” error message. Luckily, you have options!
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Attachments Share Cloud Features
205 people found this article helpful.

Professional email sign-offs: Best closing lines

You’ve just written a great business email with a clear message. But now it’s time to bring it to a close and leave your recipient with a positive impression. Did you know that professional email etiquette calls for an appropriate ending to your message?
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Netiquette Email Office Template
243 people found this article helpful.

The importance of visual storytelling in email marketing

If you regularly use email marketing to stay in touch with your customers, then you are already on the right path to boosting engagement. But at a time when everyone’s inboxes are flooded with promotional emails, users are rarely giving their full attention to the emails they receive.
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Marketing Email Trends
43 people found this article helpful.

Who invented the internet and when was it invented?

We all know that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb and Karl Benz, the automobile. But who invented the internet? Even though we use the internet every day, we don’t widely cite a specific genius behind this innovation.
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History Internet
294 people found this article helpful.

Write a welcome aboard email for a new employee: Templates & tips

When onboarding a new employee, it’s important to make them feel welcome and make sure they have all the information they need to succeed in their new position. And a “Welcome aboard” email is a great way to get the job done.
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Email Office Netiquette Template
47 people found this article helpful.

How to view and delete your browsing history in all browser types

Shopping for Christmas presents online and want to keep your shop visits secret from your family? Don’t want your browser to save information you’ve entered into an online form? Clearing your browser history is the solution! We show you how.
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Internet Security Browser
67 people found this article helpful.

How a professional new email address helps your job search

Are you looking for a new job? You will probably send emails to hiring managers, enter your contact email into job search sites, and even list your email address on your CV. So, should you have a professional email address and job search email account? We highly recommend it – here’s why.
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Email Office Netiquette
535 people found this article helpful.

How to turn off autocorrect on your phone

Sometimes autocorrect can save us from embarrassing typos. Other times it can drive us crazy – like when it overzealously corrects the names of our friends with unusual spellings. And sometimes things go completely wrong, and we end up texting about the monkey-back guarantee we’re getting on a new purchase.
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207 people found this article helpful.

How to write professional email invitations – with examples

Need to schedule a work meeting? Whether you’d like to invite a candidate to a job interview or get your project group in one room to plan some next steps, sending an email invitation remains one of the most effective ways to get people on board.
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Email Netiquette Office Template
35 people found this article helpful.

Applying by email: Samples for your successful job application

Like many other people, you may be looking around for a new job. And what is one of the most common ways to send a job application? Email, of course! Today mail.com shares our checklist and templates for sending in your application by email.
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Email Office Netiquette Template
678 people found this article helpful.

How to write effective email subject lines

Do your emails often go unnoticed? Have you been sending emails and receiving no replies? Many people suffer from the same issue, but don’t worry! All that may be missing is the right subject line. So, we’ve brought you a comprehensive guide on how to write more effective email subject lines.
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Email Office Netiquette
51 people found this article helpful.

How to rotate your computer screen – and why you should try it

How do you have your screen real estate set up? The trend now is to optimize your computer screen usage by rotating the screen vertically. It’s been found to ease the tasks of writing documents, editing photos, and coding. Switching from a horizontal orientation to a vertical one could just be the thing that makes your life easier.
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Office How-to Trends
217 people found this article helpful.

What is a no-reply email – and what happens if you reply?

Have you ever received an email with the sender address “noreply@...” and started to wonder what it is all about? For example, are no-reply emails legit, or are they a sign of spam or phishing? How should you get in touch with the sender if you have questions?  What happens if you do reply to a no-reply email?
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Email Security
110 people found this article helpful.

Gamification: A powerful tool for email marketing

Ever wondered why platforms like Duolingo are so addictive? Or why brands with loyalty programs are much more popular than others? What if we told you that it’s all because of gamification? You may not be aware of it, but those brands know exactly how to use it to keep you wanting more.
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Marketing Trends Email
43 people found this article helpful.

How to restore closed tabs and sessions in your web browser

You’re surfing the web, don’t have time to finish picking out the perfect shoes or reading an interesting article – and then you close the wrong browser tab by mistake and your page is gone.  Or even worse, your entire browser closes with all your open tabs.
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Internet How-to Browser
305 people found this article helpful.

New: Direct access to your mail.com email list

When you log in to your email account, the first thing you probably want to see is whether or not you have new messages. mail.com is now offering a more streamlined experience for our users who log in through the web browser. Instead of the “Home” tab, they now go straight to the inbox.
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25 people found this article helpful.

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