Responsive email
What is a responsive email?
A responsive email is an email designed so its display automatically adapts to any device type. This ensures the email’s content adjusts to the screen dimensions where it is viewed, making each element display neatly and exactly where it needs to appear.
Benefits of responsive emails
Responsive email design isn’t a trend; it’s a necessity meant to solve display issues that arise when emails are read across a wide variety of devices over which you have no control.
The main advantages of responsive emails are:
Increase open rates
Readability improves and bounce rates drop. This happens especially on mobile devices because, with non-responsive emails, the content sometimes doesn’t display correctly, leading the recipient to delete it.
Improve conversion rates
Proper email display gives bulk email campaigns a better conversion rate, as it directly encourages recipients to click on the CTAs (calls to action).
Require a single design
They undoubtedly reduce development costs, since you only need to create one design that displays optimally on every viewing device. Previously, you had to create multiple versions for each device, with the ensuing costs.
Tips for creating responsive emails
They are mainly used for sending email marketing campaigns, so it’s advisable to keep a few tips in mind to ensure they are effective:
- Add the right amount of images; this improves deliverability and gives the recipient a positive perception of the design.
- Don’t use too many different fonts and a wide variety of colors, as this reduces their effectiveness.
- They should have the simplest design possible to make the message easier to understand.
- Try to add calls to action and links within images and/or buttons, as it improves conversions, especially when tapped on mobile devices.