# Professional Email Signatures

**Document ID:** FFG-TEMPLATE-001  
**Created:** February 22, 2026  
**Created By:** The Blueprint (Chronicler #21)  
**Purpose:** Consistent professional email signatures across all divisions

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## 🎯 SIGNATURE PHILOSOPHY

**Each role gets its own signature:**
- Fire + Frost Holdings work → Corporate signature
- Firefrost Gaming work → Gaming division signature
- The Nerdsmiths work → Crafts division signature

**Consistency matters:**
- Clean, professional formatting
- Contact info easily accessible
- Branding subtle but present
- Mobile-friendly (no complex HTML)

---

## 📧 FIRE + FROST HOLDINGS SIGNATURES

### Michael — Corporate/Holdings Work

**Plain Text Version:**
```
Michael "Frostystyle" Krause
Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC
michael@firefrostholdings.com
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy
```

**HTML Version (for Gmail, Outlook):**
```html
<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333;">
    <p style="margin: 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;">Michael "Frostystyle" Krause</p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #666;">Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC</p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0;"><a href="mailto:michael@firefrostholdings.com" style="color: #00A8E8; text-decoration: none;">michael@firefrostholdings.com</a></p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #666;">Minneapolis, Minnesota</p>
    <p style="margin: 15px 0 0 0; font-style: italic; color: #999; font-size: 12px;">🔥❄️ Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy</p>
</div>
```

---

### Meg — Corporate/Holdings Work

**Plain Text Version:**
```
Meg "Gingerfury" Krause
Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC
meg@firefrostholdings.com
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy
```

**HTML Version:**
```html
<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333;">
    <p style="margin: 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;">Meg "Gingerfury" Krause</p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #666;">Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC</p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0;"><a href="mailto:meg@firefrostholdings.com" style="color: #00A8E8; text-decoration: none;">meg@firefrostholdings.com</a></p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #666;">Minneapolis, Minnesota</p>
    <p style="margin: 15px 0 0 0; font-style: italic; color: #999; font-size: 12px;">🔥❄️ Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy</p>
</div>
```

---

## 🎮 FIREFROST GAMING SIGNATURES

### Michael — Gaming Division Work

**Plain Text Version:**
```
Michael "Frostystyle" Krause
Owner, Firefrost Gaming
A division of Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC
michael@firefrostgaming.com
https://firefrostgaming.com

Building Minecraft communities for children not yet born.
```

**HTML Version:**
```html
<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333;">
    <p style="margin: 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;">Michael "Frostystyle" Krause</p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #00A8E8;">Owner, Firefrost Gaming</p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #999; font-size: 12px;">A division of Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC</p>
    <p style="margin: 10px 0 0 0;"><a href="mailto:michael@firefrostgaming.com" style="color: #00A8E8; text-decoration: none;">michael@firefrostgaming.com</a></p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0;"><a href="https://firefrostgaming.com" style="color: #00A8E8; text-decoration: none;">firefrostgaming.com</a></p>
    <p style="margin: 15px 0 0 0; font-style: italic; color: #999; font-size: 12px;">🎮 Building Minecraft communities for children not yet born.</p>
</div>
```

---

### Meg — Gaming Division Community Work

**Plain Text Version:**
```
Meg "Gingerfury"
Community Manager, Firefrost Gaming
A division of Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC
meg@firefrostgaming.com
https://firefrostgaming.com

Building Minecraft communities for children not yet born.
```

**HTML Version:**
```html
<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333;">
    <p style="margin: 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;">Meg "Gingerfury"</p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #00A8E8;">Community Manager, Firefrost Gaming</p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #999; font-size: 12px;">A division of Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC</p>
    <p style="margin: 10px 0 0 0;"><a href="mailto:meg@firefrostgaming.com" style="color: #00A8E8; text-decoration: none;">meg@firefrostgaming.com</a></p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0;"><a href="https://firefrostgaming.com" style="color: #00A8E8; text-decoration: none;">firefrostgaming.com</a></p>
    <p style="margin: 15px 0 0 0; font-style: italic; color: #999; font-size: 12px;">🎮 Building Minecraft communities for children not yet born.</p>
</div>
```

---

## ⚒️ THE NERDSMITHS SIGNATURES

### Michael — Crafts Division Work

**Plain Text Version:**
```
Michael Krause
Co-Founder, The Nerdsmiths
A division of Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC
michael@thenerdsmiths.com
https://thenerdsmiths.com

Crafting the future, one creation at a time.
```

**HTML Version:**
```html
<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333;">
    <p style="margin: 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;">Michael Krause</p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #FFB84D;">Co-Founder, The Nerdsmiths</p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #999; font-size: 12px;">A division of Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC</p>
    <p style="margin: 10px 0 0 0;"><a href="mailto:michael@thenerdsmiths.com" style="color: #FFB84D; text-decoration: none;">michael@thenerdsmiths.com</a></p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0;"><a href="https://thenerdsmiths.com" style="color: #FFB84D; text-decoration: none;">thenerdsmiths.com</a></p>
    <p style="margin: 15px 0 0 0; font-style: italic; color: #999; font-size: 12px;">⚒️ Crafting the future, one creation at a time.</p>
</div>
```

---

### Meg — Crafts Division Work

**Plain Text Version:**
```
Meg Krause
Co-Founder, The Nerdsmiths
A division of Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC
meg@thenerdsmiths.com
https://thenerdsmiths.com

Crafting the future, one creation at a time.
```

**HTML Version:**
```html
<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333;">
    <p style="margin: 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;">Meg Krause</p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #FFB84D;">Co-Founder, The Nerdsmiths</p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #999; font-size: 12px;">A division of Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC</p>
    <p style="margin: 10px 0 0 0;"><a href="mailto:meg@thenerdsmiths.com" style="color: #FFB84D; text-decoration: none;">meg@thenerdsmiths.com</a></p>
    <p style="margin: 5px 0 0 0;"><a href="https://thenerdsmiths.com" style="color: #FFB84D; text-decoration: none;">thenerdsmiths.com</a></p>
    <p style="margin: 15px 0 0 0; font-style: italic; color: #999; font-size: 12px;">⚒️ Crafting the future, one creation at a time.</p>
</div>
```

---

## 🔧 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

### For Gmail:

1. **Settings** → **See all settings**
2. **General** tab
3. Scroll to **Signature**
4. Create separate signature for each email address:
   - michael@firefrostholdings.com → Holdings signature
   - michael@firefrostgaming.com → Gaming signature
   - michael@thenerdsmiths.com → Nerdsmiths signature
5. Paste HTML version into signature editor
6. **Save Changes**

### For Outlook (Desktop):

1. **File** → **Options** → **Mail** → **Signatures**
2. Click **New** to create signature
3. Name it (e.g., "Holdings - Michael")
4. Paste HTML into editor
5. Set as default for appropriate account
6. Repeat for each email address/role

### For Apple Mail:

1. **Mail** → **Preferences** → **Signatures**
2. Select email account
3. Click **+** to add signature
4. Paste plain text version (Mail doesn't support HTML well)
5. Repeat for each account

### For Mobile (Gmail App):

1. **Settings** → **Your account**
2. **Mobile signature**
3. Use simplified plain text version
4. Keep it short for mobile readability

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## 📱 MOBILE-FRIENDLY VERSIONS

**For mobile email apps, use simplified signatures:**

### Michael — Holdings (Mobile)
```
Michael "Frostystyle" Krause
Fire + Frost Holdings, LLC
michael@firefrostholdings.com
```

### Michael — Gaming (Mobile)
```
Michael "Frostystyle" Krause
Owner, Firefrost Gaming
michael@firefrostgaming.com
firefrostgaming.com
```

### Michael — Nerdsmiths (Mobile)
```
Michael Krause
The Nerdsmiths
michael@thenerdsmiths.com
thenerdsmiths.com
```

---

## ✅ BEST PRACTICES

**DO:**
- ✅ Use appropriate signature for context
- ✅ Keep it professional and concise
- ✅ Include direct contact email
- ✅ Use working links (mailto: and https://)
- ✅ Test on different email clients

**DON'T:**
- ❌ Use images in signatures (often blocked)
- ❌ Include social media links (unless relevant)
- ❌ Make it too long (>6 lines)
- ❌ Use fancy fonts (they won't render properly)
- ❌ Include quotes or motivational sayings (unprofessional)

---

## 🎯 WHEN TO USE WHICH SIGNATURE

**Fire + Frost Holdings:**
- Legal correspondence
- Contract negotiations
- Corporate partnerships
- Investment inquiries
- Official business matters

**Firefrost Gaming:**
- Server hosting clients
- Gaming community communication
- Modpack support
- Minecraft-related business

**The Nerdsmiths:**
- Craft orders
- Etsy communications
- Custom design requests
- Physical product sales

**If unsure:** Use Holdings signature (most professional/general)

---

**Created:** February 22, 2026  
**By:** The Blueprint (Chronicler #21)  
**Status:** Ready to implement when email addresses are live

💙🔥❄️✉️

**Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Communication Is Professional**
