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Any tips about writing email subject line?

Do you have some good tips about writing email subject lines?
Do you know some great resources on the topics?

WarmupInbox has a good blog post on the topic: https://www.warmupinbox.com/post/email-hooks
Woodpecker also has a great example: https://woodpecker.co/blog/subject-line-example/
I also found this AI generator: https://subjectlinegenerator.com/

on January 23, 2024
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    Be Clear and Concise: Keep it short and to the point. People usually skim through their emails, so make sure your message is easily understood at a glance.

    Create Urgency: If applicable, add a sense of urgency. Words like "limited time," "act now," or "ending soon" can motivate recipients to open your email promptly.

    Personalize When Possible: Include the recipient's name or reference a specific detail to make it more personal. Tools like merge tags can help automate this process.

    Ask a Question: Engage your audience by posing a question. It piques curiosity and encourages them to open the email for an answer.

    Use Emojis Sparingly: Emojis can add a playful touch to your subject line, but don't overdo it. Use them sparingly and make sure they align with the tone of your email.

    Highlight Benefits: Clearly state what's in it for the recipient. Whether it's a discount, valuable information, or an exclusive offer, make it evident.

    A/B Testing: Experiment with different subject lines to see what resonates best with your audience. Analyze open rates to refine your approach over time.

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      "limited time," "act now," can be a bit tricky to use. They can trigger spam filters.

      Asking a question is indeed a good icebreaker.

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        Noted Thanks

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    As a newly registered user, I can't share the link, but you can easily find it on Google by searching "EngageBay Email Subject Lines." Their blog post is insightful and worth a read!

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    Re: at the start has been a big one. That said, I think ensuring the rest of the email doesn't feel spammy is important, so people don't feel tricked.

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    Imagine you have 5 seconds to tell someone why they should listen to you. Thats the copy for your email title

    Steps I follow

    1. This needs iteration, so I write multiple copies and say and check if it communicate the meaning in less than 5 sec
    2. It should be direct, no fluff ie., nothing like "Supercharge your career" as it doesn't quantify the effect, instead "Get a job in 3 weeks"
    3. It should culturally align, what I realized is something which is common in one region as a language is not common in other regions, so the message might not hit straight. So I would talk to local people to find or from initial emails
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    My top tips would be:

    • It never sound like an Ad or a Sale
    • Careful with punctuation so it doesnt feel spammy (ex: No !!!)
    • Personalize it, use the name, last name or something related to the receiver
    • Should generate intrigue somehow
    • Max. 60 chars
    • Use max. 1 emoji

    Additional advanced tips:

    • Use Re: or Fwd so it seems that people is replying an existing conversation or that the message has been forward from someone they already know
    • Use the same subject in a following email if you want to be assigned as a natural reply in their inbox
    • The sender name and avatar is really important, is not the same From Nestor Villalobos than From Dr. Nestor Villalobos

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    Some quick examples:

    • RE: [NAME] … quick question?
    • [NAME], I need to cancel our appointment
    • 📥 RE: Dr [LASTNAME] at [CITY]?
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      I usually avoid emoji as I find it a bit spammy. It might depend on the audience you are targeting.
      Does "Re:" & "Fwd" still work? I tend to pay less attention to those email when I see it in my inbox. Gmail displays the number of emails in the thread so it is easy to filter out fake "Re:".

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        In my experience Re/Fwd still works, but then again its all about trying different formulas.

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    After sending over 50K emails in my life I would say:

    • keep it short
    • make it personal
    • experiment all the time
    • don't overthink it
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    It's always beneficial to explore different perspectives.

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    less than 70 characters and avoid all caps

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    For compelling email subject lines, keep them concise, clear, and personalized. Utilize action verbs and create a sense of urgency or curiosity. Avoid spam-trigger words to prevent landing in the junk folder. For resources, consider "Email Subject Lines" by Mailchimp for practical advice, and HubSpot's blog offers creative tips and industry-specific examples. Also, tools like CoSchedule's Email Subject Line Tester can provide real-time feedback on your subject lines.

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    Personalize it for each lead, without making it look like an ad. By doing these 2 things, I massively improved my open rate. Best of luck.

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      What personalization are you using? Are you making manual personalization for each lead?

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        I personalize it according to each lead, placing something that catches their attention.

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    I will try the AI generator.

    Recently I tried a more personalised subject line which got 33% open rate.

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      What are you using to personalize the subject line? Is it just some dynamic tag like [first name] or something more advanced?

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        Actually I handpicked 20 leads and customize for each of them.

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      Are you doing personalization manually or you have a more advanced AI for it?

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