What Is the Meaning of Email Signatures?

Email signatures add a personal touch.

Email programs allow you to add a signature under the mail options. An email signature is a text message or picture that is attached to the bottom of every email you send.

Benefits

Businesses and individuals use signatures to attach contact information or a website link on every email they send out. This provides another way for the recipients to contact them, either by phone or through the website address.

Types

Some people use email signatures as a way to share a quote or interesting thought with anyone they send an email to. For example, someone may use an uplifting quote to lift the spirits of the email's recipients.

Negatives

Email signatures are attached to every email. If you forget to turn off the email signature, you may send contact information or a quote to someone you did not mean to send it to.

References

• Webopedia: What is E-mail Signature?
• BNet Dictionary: Email Signature