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Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Email Sequence Templates

Detailed templates for common email sequences.

Welcome Sequence (Post-Signup)

Email 1: Welcome (Immediate)

  • Subject: Welcome to [Product] — here's your first step
  • Deliver what was promised (lead magnet, access, etc.)
  • Single next action
  • Set expectations for future emails

Email 2: Quick Win (Day 1-2)

  • Subject: Get your first [result] in 10 minutes
  • Enable small success
  • Build confidence
  • Link to helpful resource

Email 3: Story/Why (Day 3-4)

  • Subject: Why we built [Product]
  • Origin story or mission
  • Connect emotionally
  • Show you understand their problem

Email 4: Social Proof (Day 5-6)

  • Subject: How [Customer] achieved [Result]
  • Case study or testimonial
  • Relatable to their situation
  • Soft CTA to explore

Email 5: Overcome Objection (Day 7-8)

  • Subject: "I don't have time for X" — sound familiar?
  • Address common hesitation
  • Reframe the obstacle
  • Show easy path forward

Email 6: Core Feature (Day 9-11)

  • Subject: Have you tried [Feature] yet?
  • Highlight underused capability
  • Show clear benefit
  • Direct CTA to try it

Email 7: Conversion (Day 12-14)

  • Subject: Ready to [upgrade/buy/commit]?
  • Summarize value
  • Clear offer
  • Urgency if appropriate
  • Risk reversal (guarantee, trial)

Lead Nurture Sequence (Pre-Sale)

Email 1: Deliver + Introduce (Immediate)

  • Deliver the lead magnet
  • Brief intro to who you are
  • Preview what's coming

Email 2: Expand on Topic (Day 2-3)

  • Related insight to lead magnet
  • Establish expertise
  • Light CTA to content

Email 3: Problem Deep-Dive (Day 4-5)

  • Articulate their problem deeply
  • Show you understand
  • Hint at solution

Email 4: Solution Framework (Day 6-8)

  • Your approach/methodology
  • Educational, not salesy
  • Builds toward your product

Email 5: Case Study (Day 9-11)

  • Real results from real customer
  • Specific and relatable
  • Soft CTA

Email 6: Differentiation (Day 12-14)

  • Why your approach is different
  • Address alternatives
  • Build preference

Email 7: Objection Handler (Day 15-18)

  • Common concern addressed
  • FAQ or myth-busting
  • Reduce friction

Email 8: Direct Offer (Day 19-21)

  • Clear pitch
  • Strong value proposition
  • Specific CTA
  • Urgency if available

Re-Engagement Sequence

Email 1: Check-In (Day 30-60 of inactivity)

  • Subject: Is everything okay, [Name]?
  • Genuine concern
  • Ask what happened
  • Easy win to re-engage

Email 2: Value Reminder (Day 2-3 after)

  • Subject: Remember when you [achieved X]?
  • Remind of past value
  • What's new since they left
  • Quick CTA

Email 3: Incentive (Day 5-7 after)

  • Subject: We miss you — here's something special
  • Offer if appropriate
  • Limited time
  • Clear CTA

Email 4: Last Chance (Day 10-14 after)

  • Subject: Should we stop emailing you?
  • Honest and direct
  • One-click to stay or go
  • Clean the list if no response

Onboarding Sequence (Product Users)

Coordinate with in-app onboarding. Email supports, doesn't duplicate.

Email 1: Welcome + First Step (Immediate)

  • Confirm signup
  • One critical action
  • Link directly to that action

Email 2: Getting Started Help (Day 1)

  • If they haven't completed step 1
  • Quick tip or video
  • Support option

Email 3: Feature Highlight (Day 2-3)

  • Key feature they should know
  • Specific use case
  • In-app link

Email 4: Success Story (Day 4-5)

  • Customer who succeeded
  • Relatable journey
  • Motivational

Email 5: Check-In (Day 7)

  • How's it going?
  • Ask for feedback
  • Offer help

Email 6: Advanced Tip (Day 10-12)

  • Power feature
  • For engaged users
  • Level-up content

Email 7: Upgrade/Expand (Day 14+)

  • For trial users: conversion push
  • For free users: upgrade prompt
  • For paid: expansion opportunity