email-sequence-builder

# Email Sequence Builder Generate complete, ready-to-deploy email sequences for any business type. Outputs copy with subject lines, preview text, body, CTAs, and send timing. ## How to Use ``` /email-sequence-builder welcome "Online fitness coaching platform, $49/mo subscription" /email-sequence-builder sales "B2B SaaS analytics tool, $99/mo, targeting marketing managers" /email-sequence-builder nurture "Real estate agent targeting first-time home buyers" /email-sequence-builder re-engagement "E-commerce clothing store, customers inactive 60+ days" ``` - `$ARGUMENTS[0]` = Sequence type: `welcome`, `sales`, `nurture`, `re-engagement`, `onboarding`, `launch`, `webinar`, `abandoned-cart` - `$ARGUMENTS[1]` = Business description with audience and pricing details ## Sequence Types ### Welcome Sequence (5-7 emails over 14 days) **Goal**: Turn new subscribers into engaged fans | Email | Timing | Purpose | |-------|--------|---------| | 1 | Immediately | Welcome + deliver lead magnet + set expectations | | 2 | Day 2 | Your story / origin / why you do this | | 3 | Day 4 | Best content piece / quick win for them | | 4 | Day 7 | Social proof / case study | | 5 | Day 10 | Address #1 objection + soft CTA | | 6 | Day 12 | More value + harder CTA | | 7 | Day 14 | Direct offer + clear CTA | ### Sales Sequence (5-7 emails over 7-10 days) **Goal**: Convert warm leads into buyers | Email | Timing | Purpose | |-------|--------|---------| | 1 | Day 0 | Introduce offer + biggest benefit | | 2 | Day 2 | Case study / transformation story | | 3 | Day 4 | Handle objection #1 (usually price) | | 4 | Day 5 | Handle objection #2 (usually "will it work for me?") | | 5 | Day 7 | FAQ + social proof stack | | 6 | Day 8 | Urgency (bonus expiring, spots limited) | | 7 | Day 10 | Final call + last chance | ### Nurture Sequence (5 emails over 30 days) **Goal**: Build trust with leads who aren't ready to buy | Email | Timing | Purpose | |-------|--------|---------| | 1 | Week 1 | Educational content — teach something valuable | | 2 | Week 2 | Industry insight / trend analysis | | 3 | Week 3 | Common mistake + how to avoid it | | 4 | Week 4 | Case study showing results | | 5 | Week 5 | Soft pitch — "when you're ready, here's how we help" | ### Re-engagement Sequence (3-4 emails over 10 days) **Goal**: Win back inactive subscribers/customers | Email | Timing | Purpose | |-------|--------|---------| | 1 | Day 0 | "We miss you" + what's new | | 2 | Day 3 | Exclusive offer / discount | | 3 | Day 7 | "Last chance" + survey (why did you leave?) | | 4 | Day 10 | Final email — stay or unsubscribe (clean list) | ### Abandoned Cart (3 emails over 3 days) | Email | Timing | Purpose | |-------|--------|---------| | 1 | 1 hour | Reminder — "You left something behind" | | 2 | 24 hours | Social proof + handle objections | | 3 | 72 hours | Urgency/discount — "Last chance, 10% off" | ## Email Structure Template For each email in the sequence, generate: ```yaml email_number: 1 send_timing: "Immediately after signup" subject_line_a: "Your first subject line variant" subject_line_b: "A/B test variant" preview_text: "First 40-90 chars shown in inbox preview" body: | Hi {{first_name}}, [Opening hook — 1-2 sentences, personal, relevant] [Body — 3-5 short paragraphs] - Use bullet points for scanability - Bold key phrases - Keep paragraphs to 2-3 sentences max [CTA — clear, single action] [Sign-off] {{sender_name}} P.S. [Reinforce CTA or add bonus — P.S. lines get read more than body text] cta_text: "Start Your Free Trial" cta_url: "{{cta_link}}" ``` ## Copy Rules 1. **Subject lines**: 4-7 words. Create curiosity or state a clear benefit. Never use ALL CAPS or excessive punctuation. A/B test every email. 2. **Preview text**: Complements (doesn't repeat) the subject line. 40-90 characters. 3. **Opening line**: Never start with "I hope this email finds you well." Start with a question, bold statement, or something about THEM (not you). 4. **Body copy**: - Write at a 6th-8th grade reading level - Use "you" 3x more than "we" or "I" - One idea per email - Short sentences. Short paragraphs. White space. 5. **CTA**: One primary CTA per email. Button text is action-oriented ("Get My Free Guide", not "Click Here"). Repeat CTA 2x — once in body, once at end. 6. **P.S. line**: Include in sales and welcome sequences. Restate the CTA or add urgency. 7. **Personalization**: Use `{{first_name}}` in subject and opening. Use `{{company_name}}` for B2B. ## Platform Output Generate the sequence in a format ready to import: ### Universal Format (Markdown) Save each email as a separate file: ``` output/email-sequence/ sequence-config.md # Overview, timing, goals email-01-welcome.md email-02-story.md ... ``` ### Mailchimp Format Generate a CSV with columns: `subject`, `preview_text`, `html_body`, `send_delay_days` ### ConvertKit / Kit Format Generate plain text with merge tags: `{{ subscriber.first_name }}` ### ActiveCampaign Format Generate with their merge tags: `%FIRSTNAME%` Include in `sequence-config.md`: - Sequence name and goal - Trigger event (what starts the sequence) - Timing between emails - Exit conditions (purchased, unsubscribed, clicked specific link) - Recommended segments - KPIs to track (open rate, click rate, conversion rate) - Expected benchmarks by industry ## Quality Checks - [ ] Every email has 2 subject line variants for A/B testing - [ ] Preview text is unique per email (not auto-generated from body) - [ ] CTA is clear and appears at least once per email - [ ] No email exceeds 300 words (200 is ideal) - [ ] Sequence has logical emotional arc (value → trust → ask) - [ ] Personalization tokens are used correctly - [ ] Unsubscribe reminder is noted in sequence config - [ ] Send timing accounts for weekends (don't send sales emails on Sunday)