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Academy | Blog post

Sender Address – Its Value To Email Marketing

25 November, 2024

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Jose Tarzian

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Estimated 5 minutes read

Overview

Crowded inboxes and the ability to ‘unsubscribe’ without even opening an email make grabbing people’s attention increasingly challenging. Today, a quick glance at the sender address can be all it takes for an email to be opened or ignored. The sender name and address influence a recipient's trust and their decision to either open, delete, unsubscribe, or even mark your email as spam.

In this article, we explore the strategic role of the sender address and how it can significantly boost open rates. We also identify the key metrics that show the impact of a well-managed sender address, as well as outlining common mistakes – and best practices – that every marketing professional should know.

  • 1. Key metrics on sender address open rates
  • 2. 4 common mistakes when choosing a sender address
  • 3. Best practices for creating an effective email sender
  • 4. How to optimize the sender for better email marketing results

Key metrics on sender address open rates

Open rate is one of the most important indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of an email marketing campaign, and the sender address plays a vital role in this area. 

Studies show that 64% of email recipients decide whether to open an email based on the sender. In other words, more than half of those who receive an email will look first at who is sending it before reading the subject line. This means that a trustworthy sender not only generates a positive first impression but also has the potential to greatly increase open rates.

When receiving an email, recipients generally check three elements before deciding to open or ignore it: the sender, the subject line, and the short preview. If they do not recognize the sender address, the likelihood of deleting or marking the email as spam increases. 

On the other hand, if the sender is familiar, recipients are more likely to proceed to the subject line. For that reason, using a random sender address can undermine an entire campaign in a matter of seconds.

To demonstrate the real-world impact of the sender address, A/B tests conducted in campaigns have shown that using a person’s name as the sender can increase open rates by up to 27.5% compared with using the company name. 

For example, a sender name and address like:

Sara Smith – Kapturall

sara@kapturall.com 

achieves a much higher open rate than a generic address such as:

info@kapturall.com

Recipients associate a person’s name with direct, personal communication, which strengthens trust and reduces the perception of automation. Addresses like ‘no-reply@company.com’ often evoke negative responses in people because they signal that the message is impersonal and sent from a mailing list. 

So if you want to optimize the open rate of your emails, the sender must be carefully chosen and strategically named. Metrics confirm that the more personalized and recognizable the sender address, the greater the likelihood that recipients will open the message and engage with what’s inside.


4 common mistakes when choosing a sender address

Choosing a sender address might seem trivial, but it’s actually a fundamental element for building trust and increasing open rates. Below are some of the most common mistakes:

  1. Using impersonal or generic addresses: Addresses like no-reply@kapturall.com or info@kapturall.com are impersonal and suggest human interaction isn’t possible. This reduces the open rates and, in many cases, increases the likelihood of the email being marked as spam since users perceive it as automated and irrelevant.
  2. Using overly commercial addresses: Addresses like promotions@kapturall.com or marketing@kapturall.com can come across as overly sales-oriented, making recipients perceive the email as a purely promotional message. While these can be useful if the recipient expects commercial content from that address, it is better to use more personal sender names for first contact or value-driven communications, such as Eduardo Baquedano – Kapturall.
  3. Constantly changing the sender: Using different addresses for various types of campaigns (e.g. support@kapturall.com for customer service and news@kapturall.com for promotions) can be confusing. A lack of consistency in the sender can cause users to have trouble identifying the company, creating the impression of a disconnected and unprofessional brand.
  4. Not testing the sender: It’s essential to test different sender names or formats through A/B tests to identify which yields the highest open rate. Failing to run these tests can lead to underestimating the impact that a personalized and consistent sender has on campaign results.

Avoiding these mistakes can dramatically improve the perception that recipients have of your emails, making it easier for your messages to be opened and read more frequently.


Best practices for creating an effective email sender

To maximize open rates and the effectiveness of your email marketing campaigns, it’s essential to establish a strategic and trustworthy sender address. Here are some recommended best practices:

  1. Use a real person’s name: Whenever possible, use an individual’s name as the sender. This creates a sense of closeness, reduces the perception of automation, and makes the outreach feel more direct. 
  2. Add the company name to the sender name: For campaigns in which recipients may not personally know the sender, a good strategy is to include the person’s name followed by the company name. Using a sender like Eduardo Baquedano – Marketing at Kapturall strengthens brand recall and allows the user to quickly identify the message’s source.
  3. Avoid using addresses like no-reply@ or info@: These addresses discourage interaction and reduce the communication’s credibility. Remember that the best email marketing campaigns are those that allow for direct responses and interaction, while a no-reply@ address suggests the opposite.
  4. Be consistent in your emails: To build loyalty and ensure that recipients recognize your messages, use the same sender name for all campaigns of a similar type. This prevents users from feeling disconnected and helps build a long-term, trusting relationship. For specific cases, such as operational emails, you may opt for a different address, but consistency should be maintained for regular marketing emails.
  5. Run A/B tests to find the best sender: If you’re unsure which type of sender will work best, conduct A/B tests by varying the name and sender address. This allows you to see which option achieves the best open rates and adjust your campaigns based on these insights.


How to optimize the sender for better email marketing results

In email marketing, every detail counts, and the sender address is one of the first decisions that can determine whether your message is read or ignored. A trustworthy, consistent, and approachable sender can transform the open rate and improve brand perception. Avoiding impersonal addresses and opting for real names helps personalize the recipient’s experience and prevents emails from being marked as spam.

Implementing recommended practices, such as maintaining a consistent sender and conducting A/B tests, will optimize your email marketing campaigns. The key is to understand that each email is an opportunity for direct interaction, and when the sender inspires trust, that opportunity can transform into a valuable relationship between the brand and the customer.

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Jose Tarzian

CEO and Co-founder of Kapturall

Jose is a seasoned digital marketing entrepreneur and CEO/co-founder of Kapturall, the largest Marketo partner in EMEA. Kapturall helps businesses maximize their marketing and sales investments with expert guidance, talent, processes, and best practices. With a team of members from 9 countries and 7 languages, Jose's international mindset enables Kapturall to deliver effective marketing solutions globally. He held leadership roles at Microsoft, Next International Venture Capital, and Telecom Argentina before founding Kapturall 10 years ago.

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