Have you ever had the problem of your e-mails being seen as Spam by your friends, and relatives e-mail services/programs? This can be very frustrating, and can sometimes take quite a long time to resolve, and in a lot instances your original message is lost. However, there is a very simple solution for this common problem, and that is to use a code in the subject line of your e-mail so that your friends, and family will know that it is definitely from you, and not just another piece of Spam.

I use ALL CAPS in my subject line among other things, like ":-)", and I have instructed all the people that I e-mail on a regular basis that if they receive an e-mail from me without all caps, or other identifying codes, then it is probably not from me, and don't open it under any circumstance. This works, and once everyone is onboard for recognizing the code, then they can relax about who sent what.

Some examples of a typical subject line code could be: THIS IS A FUNNY JOKE:-))))) , YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!:-))))) <-ordinarily, this could be viewed as a possible Spam e-mail, but notice how it is in all caps, and also there is are 5 parenthesis added on at the end of each subject line, and even 5 exclamation points as well. The variations are endless as to what you can put in the subject line, but ensure that whoever you have set up this simple code will know, and remember it. All of my friends, and relatives know that I type in all caps for my subject lines, and not that I think they are dumb or anything, but the more complex the code, the less they'll remember it, so I keep it simple.

I should point out that this is mainly used for your friends and family, but if you're really having problems, then you should use it in your professional e-mails as well. It actually brings a more personal service to your clients because they'll feel that your e-mails are special, and that no one is going to get at them. The "us against the world," so to speak, will bring you to the forefront over your competitors.

All-in-all, by employing this simple code in my subject lines, I have effectively blocked all possible problems of my e-mails being seen as Spam by my friends', and relatives' e-mail services/programs.

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