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Email Sequence Templates

Detailed templates for common email sequences.

Welcome Sequence (Post-Signup)
Lead Nurture Sequence (Pre-Sale)
Re-Engagement Sequence
Onboarding Sequence (Product Users)

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