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How is email used on mobile devices? Infographic

Author's avatar By Dave Chaffey 08 Oct, 2012
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This infographic from Return Path is a reminder of how the popularity of smartphones and tablets means we have to carefully test our Emails on these devices and think about the changing context of use for email. Apple devices are particularly important accounting for 85% of all email mobile opens.

If you look at the trends it seems mobile could exceed both mobile email client access could exceed both desktop and webmail access to email.

The infographic is based on one billion emails sent by 500 corporate Return Path clients comparing 2012 to 2011.

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By Dave Chaffey

Digital strategist Dr Dave Chaffey is co-founder and Content Director of online marketing training platform and publisher Smart Insights. 'Dr Dave' is known for his strategic, but practical, data-driven advice. He has trained and consulted with many business of all sizes in most sectors. These include large international B2B and B2C brands including 3M, BP, Barclaycard, Dell, Confused.com, HSBC, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, M&G Investment, Rentokil Initial, O2, Royal Canin (Mars Group) plus many smaller businesses. Dave is editor of the templates, guides and courses in our digital marketing resource library used by our Business members to plan, manage and optimize their marketing. Free members can access our free sample templates here. Dave is also keynote speaker, trainer and consultant who is author of 5 bestselling books on digital marketing including Digital Marketing Excellence and Digital Marketing: Strategy, Implementation and Practice. In 2004 he was recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing as one of 50 marketing ‘gurus’ worldwide who have helped shape the future of marketing. My personal site, DaveChaffey.com, lists my latest Digital marketing and E-commerce books and support materials including a digital marketing glossary. Please connect on LinkedIn to receive updates or ask me a question.

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