Comments on: Who Cares About Plain Text?

By: Emmanuel

Emmanuel — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:16:47 +0000

We’re now in 2012, it is almost impossible to actually see the text version in all the major email clients. Would anybody still consider it is worth it sending a text version? I feel people may have had the same conversation about the AOL version 10 years ago.

By: Richard Cummings

Richard Cummings — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:43:18 +0000

In researching my email campaign, I keep coming back to your site for valuable information. This is a great reminder to always include a plain text version.

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By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:47:57 +0000

Accessibility laws in some countries (such as UK) necessitate that readability for diabled people. (for disabled think of those who can’t see/hear as well). Poorly sighted people use a scanner to read web sites and e-mail, so a text version is pretty essential in some countries if you want to avoid the long arm of the law.

By: Robert Earl

Robert Earl — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 20:46:29 +0000

It is amazing that in this day in age, there are still users out there that still only use plain text email messages, but it is true. Having the ability to create one message and use one system to serve all the users is great. Thank you for a great product.

By: Renee

Renee — Sat, 26 May 2007 04:15:30 +0000

I am running Outlook 2007. I cannot read incoming plain text messages from people. In the preview section,,,i can see the first line but when i open the mail, nothing is there. It’s really frustrating, i have tried everything. Help a Lady!!!

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» More on Plain Text: Keys to a Good Header - AWeber Blog — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:37:25 +0000

[...] Recently we went over the case for spending a bit more time on your plain text messages. [...]

By: Furqan Durvesh

Furqan Durvesh — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:07:47 +0000

The article is nice. I think we can also opt-in list by asking user directly whether they like PLAIN TEXT emails or HTML based emails.

It would be easy for us while sending follow up & broadcast messages in splits.

By: Lori Titus

Lori Titus — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:20:44 +0000

Someone a few posts back said that if they were wary of clicking a link in an email – even from a friend – how wary are their customers?

I used to feel the same way. Then I started talking with a relative who sells a different email list service. Even though she sells a service similar to aWeber, she is completely unfamiliar with phishing techniques, and clicks on "interesting" links in emails sent to her, no matter if they are from someone she knows or not. She was telling me of all the viruses she gets, and she did not understand why.

"So," I think to myself. "If this gal will click on any link under the sun, then how many others out there will?"

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not dissing my customers. However, many of us who are business-savvy, who may program their own webpages, definitely have a greater knowledge of such issues than, say, a little old grandmother who uses the Internet to keep in touch with her grandchildren.

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:09:06 +0000

I use only HTML emails. I figure that, once people open my mail, they should be greeted by something familiar like the standard email header I always use.
Most spam comes in plain text and may lead to my newsletter being mistaken as spam if it looks just like the spam messages. The ‘branding’ HTML format/header sets my newsletter apart from the plain text spam.
Just my 2 cents…