We've all heard this maxim, “First impressions last”, so we are aware of how important it is to strike a good impression. Showed up late for a job interview? That's a bad first impression. Eat a clove of garlic and forget to brush your teeth before a first date? Also a bad first impression. It turns out that the "make a good first impression" principle holds true not only in face-to-face encounters but in email interactions as well. The outcome of giving a good impression in emails goes a long way to connect with potential business contacts or customers. When you send a welcome email to a new blog reader, newsletter subscriber, or customer, you're making a first impression on behalf of your brand. To help ensure you're making the best first impression possible, we've rounded up some examples of standout welcome emails from brands big and small. Pro Tip: Use HubSpot's free email marketing software to easily create a high-quality welcome email sequence...