Foundation of Email Design
Master the basics of email design with the principles, techniques, and best practices you need—straight from our email team.
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Litmus
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- ⭐ Easy-to-follow, straightforward guides
- ⭐ Provides foundational understanding of email design best practices
- ⭐ Added examples, important considerations, and recommendations.
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The Foundation of Email Design email marketing eBook is a comprehensive resource that provides principles, techniques, and best practices for designing effective emails. It covers topics such as layouts, imagery, fonts and typography, calls-to-action, and accessibility. Created by Litmus, a trusted name in email design, this eBook offers valuable insights and recommendations for designers to create beautiful and actionable emails.
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