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Why Subject Lines Make or Break Your Email Campaigns

The modern inbox is more than a battlefield—it's a high-stakes competition for attention where the average professional receives 121 emails daily. With such fierce competition, your subject line serves as the critical first impression that determines whether your carefully crafted email ever sees the light of day.

Some Stats:

  • 47% of recipients decide whether to open an email based solely on the subject line

  • Personalised subject lines boost open rates by an average of 26%

  • Subject lines with a sense of urgency can increase open rates by up to 22%

  • Mobile users can only see 30-40 characters of your subject line before it truncates

This comprehensive guide doesn't just provide you with subject lines—it delivers a strategic framework for crafting irresistible headlines that cut through inbox clutter and drive measurable results across every campaign type.

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