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Date Published
Author
Kristen DeCosta
Word count
1549
Language
English
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Summary

Transactional emails from businesses often feel cold, stale, and robotic despite the importance of these interactions in building trust with customers. To improve these messages, businesses can use a transactional email provider that allows them to brand, personalize, and optimize their emails. Analyzing transactional emails from the customer's perspective is essential, as each interaction provides an opportunity to build a positive experience into even the simplest interactions. Businesses should respect their customers' time by only sending necessary emails and not overdoing it on automated messages like pre-dunning. Bringing brand personality into these messages can increase trust and turn frustrating tasks into enjoyable experiences. Transparency is also crucial, as emails should come from a recognizable name with an address from the business's domain and be sent via a different channel to avoid confusion. Monitoring deliverability regularly ensures that vital messages are not lost due to outdated contact information or technical issues. Finally, paying attention to small details can make a significant difference in building customer loyalty and creating a meaningful brand experience.