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Email Signature ROI Calculator

The maths behind email signatures — and why they're the highest-ROI marketing investment your business can make.

The Numbers

40

emails sent per employee per day

10,400

signature impressions per employee per year

$0.003

cost per impression ($29/10,400)

Comparison: Cost Per Impression

ChannelCost Per ImpressionQuality
Email Signature$0.003Very high (1:1 relationship)
Google Display Ads$0.50–$2.00Low (banner blindness)
Facebook Ads$0.01–$0.05Medium
LinkedIn Ads$0.03–$0.10Medium-high
Business Cards$0.05–$0.15High (but infrequent)

For Teams: The Multiplier Effect

The ROI multiplies with team size:

  • 10-person team: 104,000 branded impressions/year — cost: $490 (Professional tier × 10)
  • 50-person team: 520,000 branded impressions/year — that's equivalent to a $5,000+ display ad campaign
  • 100-person team: 1,040,000 impressions/year at $0.005 each with team discounts

Beyond Impressions

The true ROI goes beyond impressions:

  • Perceived professionalism: 60% of recipients trust you more
  • Referral traffic: Website clicks from signature links
  • Deal acceleration: Faster responses and shorter sales cycles
  • Brand consistency: Unified team presence builds corporate identity

💰 Best ROI in marketing: Starting from $29 AUD — that's less than a business lunch. Create your signature →

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Highest ROI Marketing Investment

From $29 AUD. Over 10,000 branded impressions per year.

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