Top 10 Elements of an E-Zine
| Category: Free Services | Date: 2003-06-05 |
1. THE NAMEPLATE
The Nameplate is just what you expect it to be. Your E-Zines nameplate "opens" the issue and includes the name of the E-Zine, tag line, dateline and volume or issue number. The Nameplate is the first part of your E-Zine. It belongs at the top of the E-Zine.
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents box lets your readers know what to expect and the order of the articles in your E-Zine. In a text based E-Zine, you cannot refer to page numbers, so make sure that your table of contents matches the sequence of articles.
3. NOTE FROM PUBLISHER OR EDITOR
A personal note from the editor or publisher of the E-Zine. This is your opportunity to connect with your readers on a personal level. Dont be afraid to show your personality!
4. FEATURE ARTICLE
The main feature of your E-Zine. Focus your articles around the theme and purpose of your E-Zine.
5. SPOTLIGHT SECTION
Spotlight columns can feature Products, Services or Customers. Encourage interaction from your readers by asking them for nominations for the Spotlight. When your readers submit nominations to you --the article practically writes itself.
6. Q & A
An Ask the Expert column is a popular format in many E-Zines. Ask your Customer Service Reps to select the most frequently asked questions and provide an answer in each issue of your E-Zine.
7. COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Copyright: The copyright notice should contain the following elements.
-> The symbol © (the letter in a circle), or the word "Copyright".
-> The year the work was first published.
-> The name of the owner of copyright.
8. MAILING LIST MAINTENANCE
You must make it easy for people to remove their names from your mailing list. Include subscribe and unsubscribe instructions in each issue.
9. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING INFORMATION
If you accept classified advertising in your E-Zine, include information to direct your readers to the advertising rates and policies for your E-Zine.
10. CONTACT INFORMATION
End your E-Zine with your signature file. A Signature File is a standard block of information at the end of an e-mail message. Place your signature file at the end of your E-Zine to ensure that your readers can reach you. It will be visible to all customers, clients, and prospects who correspond with you electronically.
About the Author:
Kate Schultz is the Publisher of E-ZineZ: the E-Zine about E-Zines. Visit E-ZineZ at http://www.e-zinez.com for how-to help for your email newsletter. To subscribe send an email to maitipslto:join-ezine-@sparklist.com with SUBSCRIBE in the BODY.
Copyright © 1999 by Kate Schultz
To contact see details below.
maitipslto:join-ezine-@sparklist.com
http://www.e-zinez.com
The Nameplate is just what you expect it to be. Your E-Zines nameplate "opens" the issue and includes the name of the E-Zine, tag line, dateline and volume or issue number. The Nameplate is the first part of your E-Zine. It belongs at the top of the E-Zine.
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents box lets your readers know what to expect and the order of the articles in your E-Zine. In a text based E-Zine, you cannot refer to page numbers, so make sure that your table of contents matches the sequence of articles.
3. NOTE FROM PUBLISHER OR EDITOR
A personal note from the editor or publisher of the E-Zine. This is your opportunity to connect with your readers on a personal level. Dont be afraid to show your personality!
4. FEATURE ARTICLE
The main feature of your E-Zine. Focus your articles around the theme and purpose of your E-Zine.
5. SPOTLIGHT SECTION
Spotlight columns can feature Products, Services or Customers. Encourage interaction from your readers by asking them for nominations for the Spotlight. When your readers submit nominations to you --the article practically writes itself.
6. Q & A
An Ask the Expert column is a popular format in many E-Zines. Ask your Customer Service Reps to select the most frequently asked questions and provide an answer in each issue of your E-Zine.
7. COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Copyright: The copyright notice should contain the following elements.
-> The symbol © (the letter in a circle), or the word "Copyright".
-> The year the work was first published.
-> The name of the owner of copyright.
8. MAILING LIST MAINTENANCE
You must make it easy for people to remove their names from your mailing list. Include subscribe and unsubscribe instructions in each issue.
9. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING INFORMATION
If you accept classified advertising in your E-Zine, include information to direct your readers to the advertising rates and policies for your E-Zine.
10. CONTACT INFORMATION
End your E-Zine with your signature file. A Signature File is a standard block of information at the end of an e-mail message. Place your signature file at the end of your E-Zine to ensure that your readers can reach you. It will be visible to all customers, clients, and prospects who correspond with you electronically.
About the Author:
Kate Schultz is the Publisher of E-ZineZ: the E-Zine about E-Zines. Visit E-ZineZ at http://www.e-zinez.com for how-to help for your email newsletter. To subscribe send an email to maitipslto:join-ezine-@sparklist.com with SUBSCRIBE in the BODY.
Copyright © 1999 by Kate Schultz
To contact see details below.
maitipslto:join-ezine-@sparklist.com
http://www.e-zinez.com
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