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Avoid these 8 common mistakes when writing emails

Sometimes an email you write lands directly in the spam folder and won`t get read. Sounds familiar? Even though writing emails is one of the easier talks when working as a freelancer, every now and then mistakes just happen. We from freelancermap collected 8 common mistakes that can and should be avoided when it comes to writing emails…

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Avoid these 8 common mistakes when writing emails

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  1. FREELANCER TIPS Avoid these 8 common mistakes when writing emails © Unsplash_Pixabay You can find more freelancer tips on www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips

  2. Avoid these 8 common mistakes when writing emails Email often plays a huge role in professional communication. A freelancer spends a lot of his daily time writing emails, but everybody is prone to mistakes. These can vary in effect – sometimes your messages will land directly in the spam folder, won’t get read or are not enticing enough to get an answer. Sounds familiar? Here’s a list of the eight most common email mistakes that you should avoid at any cost: © freelancermap.com info@freelancermap.com

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  4. 1) Unprofessional address or using multiples Email often plays a huge role in professional communication. A freelancer spends a lot of his daily time writing emails, but everybody is prone to mistakes. These can vary in effect – sometimes your messages will land directly in the spam folder, won’t get read or are not enticing enough to get an answer. Sounds familiar? Here’s a list of the eight most common email mistakes that you should avoid at any cost: © freelancermap.com info@freelancermap.com

  5. 2) Bad subject Next up are bad subject lines. Either too long, too vague or just not saying anything at all. “Hello” is not a good subject line. Try expressing what you’re trying to accomplish with your email and keep it as short as you can otherwise it might not get opened at all. © freelancermap.com info@freelancermap.com

  6. 3) Inappropriate addressing or language Address people properly and respectfully, without using jargon, at least until you get to know them really good. If you’re not sure where you stand with a client after having exchanged a couple of emails, it is always helpful to see how they address you and stick to that. © freelancermap.com info@freelancermap.com

  7. 4) Not coming to the point Everybody spends a lot of time on emails but is aware that they could be doing other, probably more productive stuff in the meantime. So try not to waste anybody’s time – neither yours nor your emails recipient and get to the point, keeping it short and sweet. © freelancermap.com info@freelancermap.com

  8. 5) Mass emails Sending emails to dozens of people is one of the most surefire way to land in the spam folder. Other than that, it is impersonal and off-putting to the receivers. Sending single emails takes more time, but the success rate will be considerably higher so it’s worth the effort. © freelancermap.com info@freelancermap.com

  9. 6) Answering in the heat of the moment This mistake actually almost happened to me yesterday. A client wrote me that her colleagues would be unwilling to travel to a city for three hours to meet me, although the ride should only take one hour. I was close to asking her something to the effect of whether they were using Fred Flintstone’s vehicle. However, I took a deep breath, waited an hour and politely wrote her back, which in the end led to a mutually beneficial solution. © freelancermap.com info@freelancermap.com

  10. 7) No call to action When you write an email, chances are you are expecting an answer. Sometimes however your message might not really convey that. Make sure you include a question, or a so-called call to action, enticing your recipient to write you back. © freelancermap.com info@freelancermap.com

  11. 8) Not double-checking spelling, attachments, names and links Once you have gone through all the steps of writing an email, make sure you proof-read it. Spelling an email address wrong can be the worst, leaving you with the expectation of an answer that will never come. Leaving out an attachment is not irreparable, but annoying for both sides. Similarly, broken links or bad spelling is not the end of the world, but can often leave a bad impression. © freelancermap.com info@freelancermap.com

  12. Further freelancer tips available on http://www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips Contact freelancermap.com Contact person: Doreen Schollmeier - International Affairs Mail: info@freelancermap.com Skype: doreen.schollmeier Phone: +49-911-37750286 facebook: www.facebook.com/freelancermapInternational Twitter: freelancer_INT © freelancermap.com

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