Re: [epub] making HTML newsletters

[Mike Merz <Mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

From: Mike Merz <Mike@infolinks99.freeservers.com>

I'm not exactly a pro at it, put I believe you have to apply it to the raw HTMl
of the e-mail client. (tools/HTML tools/editHTML  in Netscape) Mike

"MakingProfit.com" wrote:

> From: "MakingProfit.com" <webmaster@makingprofit.com>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I must have missed something here.  I laid out a simple web page, no frames,
> javascript or dhtml. I pasted it into my email letter, and configured the
> "send" to send as html, sent it to myself and alas all I got was coding. So,
> can anybody tell me what I did wrong.  It's kind of embarrassing, as I can
> usually dig myself out of any hole.  I think I'm just getting lazy or I just
> haven't tried hard enough. But, hey, if some nice individual could show me
> the easy way out, I would definately appreciate it!
>
> Keep The Faith
> William Montgomey
> http://www.MakingProfit.com
> http://www.GreatDesignz.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Harry Kniznik <hkniznik@uswebcks.com>
> To: <epub@onelist.com>
> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 1999 12:19 PM
> Subject: RE: [epub] making HTML newsletters
>
> > From: Harry Kniznik <hkniznik@uswebcks.com>
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Sheila de Torres [mailto:sheila.detorres@webphilippines.com.ph]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 1999 8:26 PM
> > > To: epub@onelist.com
> > > Subject: [epub] making HTML newsletters
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Sheila de Torres <sheila.detorres@webphilippines.com.ph>
> > >
> > > Does anyone knows how to make HTML newsletter?  Or do you know a URL
> > > that tells you how? A client of mine want me to do it for
> > > their company
> > > and I can't seem to send HTML e-mails.  Thank you
> > >
> > > An avid lurker who needs help now,
> > > Sheila
> >
> > Making an HTML newsletter is pretty much the same as making
> > a web page.  Use an HTML editor or preferably a standard
> > text editor (some HTML editors add extra coding that can
> > lead to misinterpreted HTML in email readers)
> >
> > MessageMedia recommends avoiding the use of frames, JavaScript
> > and DHTL. I believe this is because different email readers will
> > interpret the coding in a different manner so ones intended newsletter
> > layout may be altered.
> >
> > Try and keep the overall file size under 30K
> >
> > Test your HTML newsletter in as many different email readers as
> > possible. Try and find the lowest common denominator coding wise
> > that looks the best in all of them.
> >
> > Sign up for as many HTML newsletters as you can.  Look at the
> > source code to get some ideas on good coding methods
> > (In outlook, right click on the email message and "view source")
> >
> > Of course, as has been repeatedly mentioned many times...
> > don't send HTML unless you know the recipient can view it or they
> > will get a jumbled mess of garbledeegook in their email.
> > Best practice s ask subscribers their preference as to text or
> > HTML during he signup process.
> >
> > There are also service providers and tools that can send a multi-part
> > email message to deliver either HTML or text dependent upon the e-mail
> > readers viewing capabilities.  Just be aware that not all those that CAN
> > view HTML want to receive it due to increased download times and personal
> > preference.
> >
> > Good Luck!
> >
> > Harry Kniznik
> > Direct E-Marketing Manger
> > USWeb/CKS - CRM Practice
> > http://www.uswebcks.com
> >

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