This article explains how to write a good subject line for an email. Keep it short and sweet to get the best response from the recipient.
How to Write Effective Email Subject Lines
The most effective subject lines are short and give the user a reason to open the message. Keep the recipient in mind and know what you want from them. If the message requires action, include it in the subject line. For example:
If the action associated with your message involves a date or deadline, please include that in the email subject as well:
Be brief, but provide enough detail so the recipient knows what the email is about. It’s okay to omit unnecessary articles, adjectives, and adverbs to keep the word count down. Studies recommend limiting the total number of characters in a subject line to between 30 and 50. If we apply these rules to our subject lines above, we get very concise sentences:
