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After researching a little on how to go about constructing an HTML email template I have come to one conclusion, “that sh*tz whack!” I thought designing things to display properly in all browsers was difficult, now I find out that most email clients are light years behind their big brother browsers when it comes to CSS support (if they support it at all).
Oh well, that’s what I get paid for – to solve problems (and if I’m lucky, make it look pretty).
Here’s a list of resources I’ve come up with to begin my research:
- How to Code HTML Email Newsletters
- HTML Email Tips for Web Designers
- Using CSS with HTML Emails
- CSS and Email, Kissing in a Tree
- HTML E-Mail Client Program Summary
- How HTML Code Affects E-Mail Deliverability
- A beginners survival guide to designing, coding & delivering HTML email (PDF)
As I was saying, I’ve only done a little research so far. If someone out there has some better advise to offer, please leave me a comment.
For now, I’m off to that wonderful world of tables and in line styles!
February 8th, 2007 at 12:11 am
Good luck with the email! You might find some more design tips & help in the design & layout category on my email marketing best practices blog: http://www.b2bemailmarketing.com/design_layout/index.html
February 8th, 2007 at 12:12 am
another good resource to add to your list would be http://www.campaignmonitor.com – they have a lot of technical tips to offer as well.