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By: 10 Dumb Bulk Email Blunders — Art Biz Blog

10 Dumb Bulk Email Blunders — Art Biz Blog — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:58:08 +0000

[...] Putting your entire list in the TO or the CC line. Every time you do this, you share email addresses with everyone on your list and risk pissing people off (sorry, there’s no nicer way to say it). Use the Bcc line! [...]

By: Alyson Stanfield

Alyson Stanfield — Fri, 13 May 2011 01:28:56 +0000

Clara: Just apologize with your next email. Don’t send a separate note of apology. People forgive.

By: Clara

Clara — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:17:39 +0000

Oh cr*p I just realized I sent an email to all my clients informing them of my new email address and I forgot to BC it. Is there anything I can do to fix or inform my clients of the mistake? Basically, is there anything I should do? Thanks!

By: Why it’s not okay to email everyone on your list about health care reform — Art Biz Blog

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:57:30 +0000

[...] Use the Bcc line to protect privacy var shared_object = SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Why it’s not okay to email everyone on your list about health care reform", url: "http://www.artbizblog.com/2009/08/healthcare.html" }); Related PostsPreview: Tweak your email habitsMarketer’s dilemma: How many email messages are too many?Final Checklist for Your Art NewsletterWhat is a contact list?Signing off in your emails [...]

By: Lynne Oakes

Lynne Oakes — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:57:50 +0000

Hi Alyson et al, I think that it is incredibly challenging to learn the etiquette of using the internet when you are of a ‘certain age’. When I was in school a thousand years ago, we had typing class and learned what was proper etiquette for salutations and such. Now, if it weren’t for my good fortune in finding Alyson and her wealth of data shared with us all, I would really be in the dark and not even know it! Thank you for what you do and keep up the great help you provide to us all. Lynne

By: Lynne Hull

Lynne Hull — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:50:14 +0000

Hi Alyson, are we still talking about auctions? I just sold a piece at a “garden party” silent auction fundraiser for a local arts organization. I mostly applied because I wanted to see the garden and house and tickets were $75. I took a couple of sculptures to acquaint people with a new smaller scale series. The good news: I sold the largest best piece to the wealthiest person in Northern Colorado, and it will appear in her garden. The bad news: due to low starting prices, she got a bargain! best, Lynne

By: Ella C

Ella C — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:52:43 +0000

Very useful list, thank you Alyson. But I have a question. If I use the Bcc line for additional names, I guess that rules out personalizing the email in the salutation line, other than writing something like, ‘Dear Everyone.’ Or have I missed something here?

By: Alyson B. Stanfield

Alyson B. Stanfield — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:59:34 +0000

BTW, if you’re using Outlook and can’t find the Bcc line . . . On the View menu, click Bcc Field. You may have to have a “new message” window open when you do this.

By: Alyson B. Stanfield

Alyson B. Stanfield — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:16:04 +0000

Kesha: Same thing has been happening to me all week–ever since someone put my name in the To line with about 12 other names. Manuela: Great idea. Some people will say to have shorter signature blocks, but I opt for more info–in as short a space as possible. C. and Maeona: I know! I’m busted on the typos. Why does it always happen when I talk about grammar or email? It’s fixed on the archived version, but the damage is done. And I read the whole thing out loud–twice! I know it’s best to have someone else read it, but truly–there isn’t always time. I’m lucky that you all forgive my shortcomings. Kathy: Are you confusing Tweeting with tweaking? Or am I confused? Matt: Ditto. I’ve had people send me their credit card #s as well. Makes me so nervous. David: Welcome, old dog! Rachelle: I don’t think you’re using Word for your email. Outlook maybe? And, yes, you can change it to have the Bcc line automatically come up. It’s a setting.

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:18:38 +0000

Alyson: Great ezine as usual. Love the tips. I have been trying to figure out how to BCC a group of people and just can’t seem to get it. I thought maybe Word removed it from the tool bar. Thanks for the reminder about the signature in the email. I need to update mine and put some additional information in it. Thanks for doing such an outstanding job and supporting all of us in achieving more! Rachelle