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The following are all proven principles in the design and layout of email campaigns:

  • The layout should be simple, clear, aspirational and easy to navigate through.
  • Avoid a headline that’s too big in length and size. Headlines should be a maximum of 2 lines in length.
  • Keep ALL text to a minimum. Emails get scanned over rather than read thoroughly.
  • Create hooks. The purpose of the email is to get customers interested in the next step. Imagery and text should therefore be engaging and simple.
  • Links should stand out. They should be easy for customers to understand in terms of what they are clicking on and why.
  • Keep blocks to the size of an inbox preview pane (preview panes are normally set to show 100-200 pixels, approximately the first six lines depending on screen resolution and email settings).It is much easier to take in information presented in an email in segmented pieces.
  • Identify email hotspots through Heatmapping and ensure most important content is placed in hotspot areas on the page
  • Test various layout options before developing a template
  • Repeat Call to Action (CTA) multiple times throughout e-mail and ensure it appears at least once above the fold.
  • Ensure main message and CTA can be viewed within the inbox preview pane
  • Font size should be at least 10point and darker than background.
  • Paragraphs should be left aligned
  • Use bold carefully to draw users attention to key points
  • Avoid underlining as this creates an expectation that the copy is a text link
  • Use headings and subheadings to sign post key points
  • Break copy into short paragraphs and important points into a bullet point list. It makes it easier to scan.