Welcome Email Series
Onboarding email sequences for new subscribers and customers.
Welcome - Day 0
Subject: Welcome to [Brand] - Here is what to expect
Hi {{cursor}},
Welcome aboard! We are so glad you are here.
Over the next few days, I will send you a few emails to help you get the most out of [Product/Service]. Here is what is coming:
1. Getting started guide
2. Top features you should try first
3. Tips from our most successful users
In the meantime, here is the quickest way to get started: [CTA]
Cheers,
[Name]Welcome - Day 1 Tips
Subject: 3 things to try today in [Product]
Hi {{cursor}},
Now that you have had a chance to settle in, here are three things our happiest users do in their first day:
1. [Quick win action] - takes 2 minutes
2. [Key feature] - this is where the magic happens
3. [Integration/setup] - connect your tools
Need help? Reply to this email and a real human will get back to you.
Cheers,
[Name]Welcome - Day 3 Value
Subject: How [Customer] saved 10 hours/week with [Product]
Hi {{cursor}},
[Customer Name] was in a similar situation to you before they started using [Product]. They were spending [X hours] on [task] every week.
After implementing [feature], they cut that time by [percentage]. Here is how they did it: [CTA]
Want the same results? Start here: [Link]
Cheers,
[Name]Welcome - Day 7 Check-In
Subject: How is it going so far?
Hi {{cursor}},
You have been with us for a week now and I wanted to check in. Have you had a chance to try [key feature]?
If you have any questions or need help getting set up, here are your options:
- Reply to this email
- Check our help center: [Link]
- Book a free walkthrough: [Calendar Link]
We are here to help.
Cheers,
[Name]Welcome - Day 14 Social Proof
Subject: Join [X,000]+ teams using [Product]
Hi {{cursor}},
Did you know that [X,000]+ teams rely on [Product] every day? Here is what they are saying:
"[Testimonial 1]" - [Name, Company]
"[Testimonial 2]" - [Name, Company]
Ready to see why they love it? [CTA]
Cheers,
[Name]Welcome - Upgrade Prompt
Subject: Unlock the full potential of [Product]
Hi {{cursor}},
You have been making great progress with [Product]! I noticed you have been using [feature] frequently.
Did you know that on [Premium Plan], you also get:
- [Premium feature 1]
- [Premium feature 2]
- [Premium feature 3]
Upgrade now and get [incentive]: [CTA]
Cheers,
[Name]Welcome - Re-engagement
Subject: We miss you, {{cursor}}
Hi there,
We noticed you have not logged into [Product] in a while. No worries - we will be here when you are ready.
In case you missed it, here is what is new:
- [New feature 1]
- [New feature 2]
- [Improvement]
Come back and check it out: [CTA]
Cheers,
[Name]Welcome - Feedback Request
Subject: Quick question (takes 30 seconds)
Hi {{cursor}},
We are always trying to improve, and your opinion matters a lot to us.
Could you answer one quick question?
How would you rate your experience with [Product] so far?
[1-5 rating buttons/links]
Your feedback helps us build a better product for you.
Thank you,
[Name]When to use this template
- First email after signup confirming the subscription and setting expectations (cadence, what kind of content).
- Day 3-5 'getting value' email pointing to your best evergreen content or a single high-value action.
- Day 7-10 'meet the team' or 'reply with what you want' email designed to start conversations.
Customize for your workflow
- Stagger the sends across days, not hours. People expect welcome series to feel like a series, not a barrage.
- Personalize by signup source if you can. Someone who joined from a blog post about email design has different expectations than someone who joined for a discount code.
Common questions
How many emails in a welcome series?
Three to five over two weeks is standard. Less and you waste the engagement window; more and unsubscribes spike.
Should the first email come from a person or a brand?
From a real person if your brand is small. Brand-style senders work for huge consumer brands but feel cold for B2B and indie products.
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