Email Copywriting: Formulas, Examples & Conversion Tactics [2026]

Write emails that get opened, read, and clicked. Learn proven copywriting formulas, psychological triggers, and techniques to boost email conversions.

Set Noa Updated May 12, 2026 8 min read

email copywriting

What's the short answer?

The inbox is crowded and personal, so email copy wins on clarity and relevance rather than cleverness. Lead with the reader's problem, keep one idea and one action per message, and use a proven framework to structure the argument instead of starting from a blank page.

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On This Page

Why Email Copywriting Matters
The Three Pillars of Effective Email Copy
Proven Email Copywriting Frameworks
Psychological Triggers That Drive Conversions
Voice and Tone: Finding Your Email Personality
Copy Formulas for Different Email Types
Swipe File: Ready-to-Use Email Copy
Common Email Copywriting Mistakes
Advanced Copywriting Techniques
Implementing Email Copy with Tajo
Conclusion: Putting It All Together

The average person receives 121 emails per day. Most get ignored, deleted, or lost in the noise. But some emails cut through. They get opened, read, and clicked. The difference? Copywriting.

Email copywriting is the strategic craft of writing email content that persuades readers to take action. Unlike blog posts or social media, email copy operates in a uniquely intimate space: the inbox. Your words appear alongside messages from friends, family, and colleagues.

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn the proven copywriting formulas, psychological triggers, and practical techniques that separate high-converting emails from inbox clutter.

Why Email Copywriting Matters

Before diving into tactics, understand the stakes:

47% of recipients decide to open an email based solely on the subject line
69% of recipients report email as spam based on the subject line alone
Personalized email copy generates 6x higher transaction rates
Well-crafted CTAs can increase click-through rates by 371%

Every word in your email earns or loses attention. Strong copy turns a 2% click rate into 8%. Weak copy turns potential customers into unsubscribers.

The Three Pillars of Effective Email Copy

1. Subject Lines That Get Opens

Your subject line has one job: get the email opened. Nothing else matters if this fails.

The Perfect Subject Line Formula:

[Benefit/Curiosity] + [Specificity] + [Urgency (optional)]

Before/After Examples:

Weak Subject Line	Strong Subject Line	Why It Works
Our new products	7 new arrivals your wardrobe needs this week	Specific number + relevance
Sale happening	48-hour flash sale: 40% off everything	Clear timeline + concrete offer
Newsletter #47	The $3 tool that doubled my productivity	Curiosity + specific outcome
Check this out	Why your emails aren’t converting (and how to fix it)	Pain point + promise of solution

Subject Line Techniques That Work:

Numbers and lists: “5 ways to…” “The 3 biggest mistakes…”
Questions: “Are you making this common mistake?”
How-to: “How to write emails people actually read”
Social proof: “Why 10,000+ marketers read this weekly”
Curiosity gaps: “The unexpected reason your cart is empty”
Personal touch: “Quick question, [Name]”
Urgency: “Ends tonight” “Last chance” “Only 6 left”

Subject Line Length:

Optimal: 6-10 words, 40-50 characters
Mobile cutoff: Around 35 characters visible
Front-load key words - put the hook first

2. Preview Text That Amplifies

Preview text (the snippet after the subject line) is your second chance to earn the open.

Preview Text Strategies:

Extend the subject line: Subject: “Your discount is waiting” / Preview: “Plus free shipping on orders over $50”
Create contrast: Subject: “We made a mistake” / Preview: “And we’re making it up to you with 25% off”
Add specificity: Subject: “New arrivals just dropped” / Preview: “15 styles, starting at $29”
Tease the content: Subject: “The email that changed everything” / Preview: “One simple change. 340% more conversions.”

3. Body Copy That Converts

Once opened, your body copy must hold attention and drive action. Here’s where copywriting frameworks become essential.

Proven Email Copywriting Frameworks

AIDA: Attention, Interest, Desire, Action

The classic framework that has driven billions in sales.

Before (Weak Copy):

Email template

Subject: New Product Launch

Hi,

We're excited to announce our new productivity planner. It has 365 pages and a leather cover. Buy it on our website.

Thanks,
The Team

View the Brevo-ready HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>New Product Launch</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): New Product Launch -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hi,</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">We're excited to announce our new productivity planner. It has 365 pages and a leather cover. Buy it on our website.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Thanks,<br>The Team</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>

Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

After (AIDA Framework):

Email template

Subject: The planner that helped me finish my book in 90 days

Hi [Name],

What would you accomplish if you had 2 extra hours every day?

Annotation: [ATTENTION - Hook with benefit]

That's what Sarah discovered when she started using our Focus Planner. A former chronic procrastinator, she finished her first novel in just 90 days.

Annotation: [INTEREST - Story that draws them in]

The secret isn't motivation. It's the system.

Our planner uses time-blocking, daily prioritization, and weekly reviews to help you focus on what matters. No more scattered to-do lists. No more wondering where the day went.

Annotation: [DESIRE - Benefits and specifics]

For the next 48 hours, get the Focus Planner for $39 (normally $59) with free priority shipping.

Shop Focus Planner

Annotation: [ACTION - Clear CTA with urgency]

Sarah's book is now a bestseller. What will you create?

[Signature]

View the Brevo-ready HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>The planner that helped me finish my book in 90 days</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): The planner that helped me finish my book in 90 days -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hi {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">What would you accomplish if you had 2 extra hours every day?</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">That's what Sarah discovered when she started using our Focus Planner. A former chronic procrastinator, she finished her first novel in just 90 days.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">The secret isn't motivation. It's the system.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Our planner uses time-blocking, daily prioritization, and weekly reviews to help you focus on what matters. No more scattered to-do lists. No more wondering where the day went.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">For the next 48 hours, get the Focus Planner for $39 (normally $59) with free priority shipping.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">Shop Focus Planner</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">Shop Focus Planner</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Sarah's book is now a bestseller. What will you create?</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Signature]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>

Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why AIDA Works:

Attention - Grabs them with a compelling hook
Interest - Builds engagement through story or education
Desire - Creates want through benefits and proof
Action - Makes the next step clear and easy

PAS: Problem, Agitate, Solution

Perfect for emails addressing pain points and solving specific problems.

Before (Weak Copy):

Email template

Subject: Our skincare products

Hi,

Check out our anti-aging cream.
It has retinol and vitamin C.
Shop now.

View the Brevo-ready HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Our skincare products</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Our skincare products -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hi,</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Check out our anti-aging cream.<br>It has retinol and vitamin C.<br>Shop now.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>

Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

After (PAS Framework):

Email template

Subject: Why your skincare routine isn't working

[Name],

You've tried everything. The expensive serums. The 12-step routines. The products your friend swears by.

Annotation: [PROBLEM - Name their pain]

But every morning, you still see the same tired skin staring back. The fine lines that weren't there last year. The dullness that coffee can't cure.

You start to wonder: Is this just aging?
Is there nothing that actually works?

Annotation: [AGITATION - Intensify the emotional impact]

Here's what nobody tells you: Most skincare products are formulated wrong.

They use low concentrations of active ingredients. They're not pH-balanced for absorption. They're designed to feel luxurious, not to transform skin.

Our Renewal Complex is different.

Clinical trials showed 73% reduction in fine lines after 8 weeks. Not because of magic ingredients, but because of proper formulation science.

Annotation: [SOLUTION - Present your answer]

See the difference in 30 days, or your money back.

Try Renewal Complex

[Signature]

View the Brevo-ready HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Why your skincare routine isn't working</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Why your skincare routine isn't working -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">You've tried everything. The expensive serums. The 12-step routines. The products your friend swears by.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">But every morning, you still see the same tired skin staring back. The fine lines that weren't there last year. The dullness that coffee can't cure.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">You start to wonder: Is this just aging?<br>Is there nothing that actually works?</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Here's what nobody tells you: Most skincare products are formulated wrong.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">They use low concentrations of active ingredients. They're not pH-balanced for absorption. They're designed to feel luxurious, not to transform skin.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Our Renewal Complex is different.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Clinical trials showed 73% reduction in fine lines after 8 weeks. Not because of magic ingredients, but because of proper formulation science.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">See the difference in 30 days, or your money back.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">Try Renewal Complex</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">Try Renewal Complex</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Signature]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>

Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

When to Use PAS:

Customers experiencing a clear problem
Products that solve a specific pain point
Markets with skeptical or burned audiences
Win-back and re-engagement emails

BAB: Before, After, Bridge

Shows transformation - what life looks like before and after your solution.

Before (Weak Copy):

Email template

Subject: Project management software

Hi,

Our software helps you manage projects.
It has Gantt charts and team collaboration.
Start a free trial.

View the Brevo-ready HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Project management software</title>
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After (BAB Framework):

Email template

Subject: From 60-hour weeks to leaving at 5pm

Hi [Name],

BEFORE:

Spreadsheets everywhere. Projects running late. Clients asking for updates you don't have. You're working weekends just to keep up. Your team is stressed. You're stressed.

Annotation: [BEFORE - Paint the painful current state]

AFTER:

One dashboard shows every project status.
Automated updates go to clients without you lifting a finger. Your team knows exactly what to do each day. You leave at 5pm. Really.

Annotation: [AFTER - Paint the desired future]

THE BRIDGE:

ProjectFlow is how you get there.

In one week, you'll migrate your existing projects. In two weeks, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it.

Annotation: [BRIDGE - Your product as the path]

14-day free trial. No credit card.
No commitment. Just results.

Start Free Trial

Join 4,000+ project managers who've reclaimed their weekends.

[Signature]

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<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hi {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">BEFORE:</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Spreadsheets everywhere. Projects running late. Clients asking for updates you don't have. You're working weekends just to keep up. Your team is stressed. You're stressed.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">AFTER:</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">One dashboard shows every project status.<br>Automated updates go to clients without you lifting a finger. Your team knows exactly what to do each day. You leave at 5pm. Really.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">THE BRIDGE:</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">ProjectFlow is how you get there.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">In one week, you'll migrate your existing projects. In two weeks, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it.</p></td></tr>
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Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Best Uses for BAB:

Lifestyle transformation products
Professional services
Products with dramatic results
Case study-style emails

4 Ps: Picture, Promise, Prove, Push

A formula that builds from vision to action.

Example:

Email template

Subject: Picture yourself debt-free

[Name],

PICTURE:

Imagine checking your bank account and smiling. No anxiety. No calculations. No putting things off until payday. Just peace.

Annotation: [PICTURE - Help them visualize success]

PROMISE:

In 12 months, you could pay off up to $15,000 in debt while still living your life. Not by extreme frugality. By smart strategy.

Annotation: [PROMISE - Make a specific commitment]

PROVE:

"I paid off $23,000 in 14 months. I still ate out, still traveled, still lived. I just followed the system." - Marcus T.

Annotation: [PROVE - Back it up with evidence]

Join 50,000+ members who've eliminated debt using our step-by-step method.

Annotation: [PUSH - Call to action]

Start your free debt-free plan today.

Get My Free Plan

[Signature]

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<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Picture yourself debt-free -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
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<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">PICTURE:</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Imagine checking your bank account and smiling. No anxiety. No calculations. No putting things off until payday. Just peace.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">PROMISE:</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">In 12 months, you could pay off up to $15,000 in debt while still living your life. Not by extreme frugality. By smart strategy.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 12px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><h2 style="margin:0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#18181b;">PROVE:</h2></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">&quot;I paid off $23,000 in 14 months. I still ate out, still traveled, still lived. I just followed the system.&quot; - Marcus T.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Join 50,000+ members who've eliminated debt using our step-by-step method.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Start your free debt-free plan today.</p></td></tr>
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What does the email need to do?

Solve a clear pain point

PAS

Problem, agitate, solution. Suits skeptical audiences and win-back.
Show a transformation

BAB

Before, after, bridge. Suits dramatic results and case studies.
Build from a vision to action

4 Ps

Picture, promise, prove, push.
Hook, then lead to a clear next step

AIDA

Attention, interest, desire, action.

Psychological Triggers That Drive Conversions

Understanding psychology helps you write copy that resonates on a deeper level.

People follow people. Show them others have chosen you.

Weak: “Our product is great”

Strong: “Join 50,000+ marketers who trust us”

Implementation:

Specific numbers: “47,328 customers” beats “thousands of customers”
Names and details: “Sarah M., Marketing Director at Stripe” beats “Happy customer”
Results: “Average 340% ROI increase” beats “Great results”
Real testimonials with specifics: Include before/after metrics

Email Example:

Last month, 2,847 new customers joined [Brand].

Here's what they're saying:

"Increased our email revenue by 156% in 60 days."
- James K., E-commerce Manager

"Finally, software that actually works as advertised."
- Lisa R., Founder, StyleBox

[See Why They Switched - BUTTON]

2. Scarcity and Urgency

Limited availability triggers action. But use it authentically.

Types of Scarcity:

Time-based: “Sale ends midnight Sunday”
Quantity-based: “Only 23 spots left”
Access-based: “Members-only for 24 hours”
Seasonal: “Not available until next fall”

Before (Fake Urgency):

HURRY! DON'T MISS OUT! ACT NOW!!!

After (Authentic Urgency):

Our last workshop sold out in 6 hours.
We've added 30 more seats for tomorrow's session.
Once they're gone, the next one isn't until October.

Current availability: 18 seats

[Reserve My Seat - BUTTON]

3. Reciprocity

Give value first. People feel compelled to return the favor.

How to Use Reciprocity in Emails:

Free guides, templates, or tools
Exclusive tips not shared publicly
Early access without strings attached
Genuine helpfulness before the ask

Example:

Email template

Subject: Free template: The subject lines that get 50%+ open rates

[Name],

Attached is our internal subject line swipe file.

These 47 subject lines averaged 52% open rates across our campaigns last year. No catch. Just copy, paste, and adapt.

Download the Swipe File

P.S. If you want us to write your email campaigns using these formulas, here's how we can help:

Learn About Our Services

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<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Attached is our internal subject line swipe file.</p></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">P.S. If you want us to write your email campaigns using these formulas, here's how we can help:</p></td></tr>
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Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

4. Authority

Position yourself as the expert. Show credentials, experience, and expertise.

Ways to Build Authority:

Years of experience
Client results and case studies
Industry recognition
Media features
Expert contributions

Example:

After 15 years of writing email copy for brands
like Nike, Shopify, and Mailchimp, I've discovered
that the best emails follow predictable patterns.

I've compiled these patterns into a simple framework
that anyone can follow...

5. Loss Aversion

People feel losses twice as strongly as gains. Frame accordingly.

Gain Frame: “Save $100 today”

Loss Frame: “Stop losing $100 every month”

Email Example:

Email template

Subject: The hidden cost of bad email copy

[Name],

Every email you send is either making money or losing it.

With a 10,000-subscriber list and average email economics, poor copy costs you $2,400 per month in missed conversions.

That's $28,800 per year. Walking away.

What would you do with an extra $28,800?

Fix Your Email Copy

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
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<title>The hidden cost of bad email copy</title>
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<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): The hidden cost of bad email copy -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Every email you send is either making money or losing it.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">With a 10,000-subscriber list and average email economics, poor copy costs you $2,400 per month in missed conversions.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">That's $28,800 per year. Walking away.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">What would you do with an extra $28,800?</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
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Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

6. The Curiosity Gap

Open a loop that can only be closed by taking action.

Techniques:

Incomplete information: “The one thing that 10x’d our revenue…”
Counterintuitive claims: “Why working less doubled my output”
Insider knowledge: “What your competitors don’t want you to know”
Unexpected twists: “We almost shut down. Then this happened…”

Example:

Email template

Subject: We made $0 from our best email

[Name],

Last Tuesday, we sent an email to 45,000 subscribers.

Open rate: 67%
Click rate: 23%
Revenue: $0

Not a single purchase. And it was our best email ever.

Here's why...

Read the Full Story

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>We made $0 from our best email</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): We made $0 from our best email -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Last Tuesday, we sent an email to 45,000 subscribers.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Open rate: 67%<br>Click rate: 23%<br>Revenue: $0</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Not a single purchase. And it was our best email ever.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Here's why...</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
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</td></tr>
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Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Voice and Tone: Finding Your Email Personality

Your voice is WHO you are. Your tone is HOW you express it in different situations.

Developing Your Email Voice

Questions to Define Voice:

If your brand were a person, how would they speak?
What 3-5 adjectives describe your communication style?
What words or phrases would you NEVER use?
What would make a reader recognize your email instantly?

Voice Examples:

Brand Type	Voice	Example Phrase
Premium	Sophisticated, refined	”Curated for the discerning”
Startup	Bold, direct	”We’re changing everything”
Friendly	Warm, conversational	”Hey friend, let’s chat”
Expert	Authoritative, educational	”Here’s what the data shows”
Playful	Fun, witty	”Plot twist: it actually works”

Adjusting Tone by Email Type

Welcome Email: Warm, enthusiastic, inviting

We're thrilled you're here! Let's make something great together.

Cart Abandonment: Helpful, not pushy

Your cart is waiting. No pressure - we just wanted to make sure
you didn't forget.

Win-Back: Understanding, enticing

It's been a while. We've missed you. Here's what's new...

Promotional: Exciting, urgent

It's here. Our biggest sale of the year. And it's ending fast.

Transactional: Clear, reassuring

Your order is confirmed. Here's everything you need to know.

Copy Formulas for Different Email Types

Welcome Emails

Goal: Set expectations, build relationship, drive first action

Formula:

Warm greeting + acknowledgment of signup
What to expect from your emails
Immediate value (resource, discount, or insight)
Single, clear CTA
Personal sign-off

Template:

Email template

Subject: Welcome to the club, [Name]

You're in! Here's what happens next:

Every Tuesday, you'll get one actionable marketing tip. No fluff. No theory. Just tactics you can use that day.

To get you started, here's our most popular resource:
"The 7-Figure Email Template" - Free download

Get the Template

See you Tuesday,
Alex

P.S. Hit reply and tell me your biggest marketing challenge. I read every email.

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Welcome to the club, {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}</title>
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<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Welcome to the club, {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }} -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">You're in! Here's what happens next:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Every Tuesday, you'll get one actionable marketing tip. No fluff. No theory. Just tactics you can use that day.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">To get you started, here's our most popular resource:<br>&quot;The 7-Figure Email Template&quot; - Free download</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
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<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">Get the Template</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">See you Tuesday,<br>Alex</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">P.S. Hit reply and tell me your biggest marketing challenge. I read every email.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
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Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Promotional Emails

Goal: Drive purchases through compelling offers

Formula:

Hook with the offer or benefit
Details that matter (savings, products, exclusions)
Create urgency (deadline, limited quantity)
Social proof if available
Clear, action-oriented CTA
Reminder of urgency in P.S.

Template:

Email template

Subject: 40% off ends at midnight (no exceptions)

[Name],

Our biggest sale of the year is almost over.

40% off everything. No exclusions.

Code: BIGDEAL40

Here's what's selling out:

Classic Tee (127 sold today)
Premium Hoodie (89 sold today)
Vintage Cap (64 sold today)

Shop 40% Off Now

"Best quality I've found at any price point.
At 40% off, it's a no-brainer."
- Recent customer review

Sale ends tonight at midnight EST.
After that, prices go back to normal.

[Signature]

P.S. Free shipping on orders over $75. Use code BIGDEAL40 at checkout. Ends midnight.

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
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<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
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<title>40% off ends at midnight (no exceptions)</title>
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<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): 40% off ends at midnight (no exceptions) -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Our biggest sale of the year is almost over.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">40% off everything. No exclusions.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td style="padding:10px 16px;border:1px dashed #a1a1aa;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#18181b;">Code: BIGDEAL40</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Here's what's selling out:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><ul style="margin:0;padding:0 0 0 24px;"><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">Classic Tee (127 sold today)</li><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">Premium Hoodie (89 sold today)</li><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">Vintage Cap (64 sold today)</li></ul></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">Shop 40% Off Now</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">Shop 40% Off Now</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">&quot;Best quality I've found at any price point.<br>At 40% off, it's a no-brainer.&quot;<br>- Recent customer review</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Sale ends tonight at midnight EST.<br>After that, prices go back to normal.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Signature]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">P.S. Free shipping on orders over $75. Use code BIGDEAL40 at checkout. Ends midnight.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
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Abandoned Cart Emails

Goal: Recover lost sales without being pushy

Sequence:

Email 1 (1 hour) - Helpful Reminder:

Email template

Subject: Did you forget something?

Hey [Name],

You left some items in your cart.
No worries - we saved them for you.

[Product Image]

[Product Name] - $XX

Complete My Order

Need help? Hit reply - we're here.

[Signature]

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Did you forget something?</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Did you forget something? -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hey {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">You left some items in your cart.<br>No worries - we saved them for you.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[Product Image]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Product Name] - $XX</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">Complete My Order</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">Complete My Order</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Need help? Hit reply - we're here.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Signature]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
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Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Email 2 (24 hours) - Add Social Proof:

Email template

Subject: Quick question about your order

[Name],

Still thinking about [Product Name]?

Here's what customers are saying:

"Exceeded my expectations" - Sarah M.
"Worth every penny" - James K.
"Wish I bought this sooner" - Maria L.

Complete My Order

P.S. Free returns, always. No risk to try it.

View the Brevo-ready HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Quick question about your order</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Quick question about your order -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Still thinking about [Product Name]?</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Here's what customers are saying:</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">&quot;Exceeded my expectations&quot; - Sarah M.<br>&quot;Worth every penny&quot; - James K.<br>&quot;Wish I bought this sooner&quot; - Maria L.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">Complete My Order</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">Complete My Order</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">P.S. Free returns, always. No risk to try it.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>

Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Email 3 (72 hours) - Incentive:

Email template

Subject: Here's 10% off to complete your order

[Name],

We really want you to try [Product Name].

Here's 10% off your cart: COMEBACK10

[Product Image]

[Product Name]
Was: $XX
Now: $XX with code

Claim My Discount

This code expires in 48 hours.

[Signature]

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Here's 10% off to complete your order</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Here's 10% off to complete your order -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">We really want you to try [Product Name].</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Here's 10% off your cart: COMEBACK10</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" style="padding:32px 16px;background-color:#f4f4f5;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:6px;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#52525b;">[Product Image]</td></tr></table></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Product Name]<br>Was: $XX<br>Now: $XX with code</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px 40px 24px;">
<table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#18181b" style="border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;">
<!--[if mso]><v:roundrect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" href="https://example.com" style="height:48px;v-text-anchor:middle;width:280px;" arcsize="12%" stroke="f" fillcolor="#18181b"><w:anchorlock/><center style="color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">Claim My Discount</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
<!--[if !mso]><!--><a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" style="display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:20px;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;background-color:#18181b;mso-hide:all;">Claim My Discount</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">This code expires in 48 hours.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">[Signature]</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:24px 40px 32px;border-top:1px solid #e4e4e7;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#52525b;"><a href="{{ unsubscribe }}" target="_blank" style="color:#52525b;text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe</a></td></tr>
</table>
<!--[if mso]></td></tr></table><![endif]-->
</td></tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>

Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Cart abandoned
1 hour
Email 1: Helpful reminder
- Subject: Did you forget something?
24 hours
Email 2: Social proof
- Subject: Quick question about your order
72 hours
Email 3: Incentive
- Subject: Here's 10% off to complete your order
- Code expires in 48 hours

Re-Engagement Emails

Goal: Win back inactive subscribers or remove them

Template:

Email template

Subject: Should we break up?

Hey [Name],

We've noticed you haven't opened our emails in a while.

We get it. Inboxes are crowded. Life is busy. No hard feelings.

But before we say goodbye, here's what you might have missed:

We launched [New Product] - already 1,000+ sold
Our CEO shared 10 years of lessons (free guide)
We're offering 25% off - just for you

Give Us Another Chance

If you'd rather part ways, no action needed.
We'll remove you from the list next week.

Thanks for being part of our journey,
[Signature]

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Should we break up?</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
</head>
<body style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<!-- Preheader: put the inbox preview text in this span, or use Brevo's preview text field. -->
<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
<!-- Subject line (paste into Brevo's subject field): Should we break up? -->
<!-- Links point to https://example.com; replace them with your own before sending. -->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f5;">
<tr><td align="center" style="padding:24px 12px;">
<!--[if mso]><table role="presentation" width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><![endif]-->
<table role="presentation" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e4e4e7;border-radius:8px;">
<tr><td style="height:40px;font-size:0;line-height:0;">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">Hey {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">We've noticed you haven't opened our emails in a while.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">We get it. Inboxes are crowded. Life is busy. No hard feelings.</p></td></tr>
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Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Swipe File: Ready-to-Use Email Copy

Subject Line Swipe File

Curiosity:

“I was wrong about [Topic]”
“The [Thing] that changed everything”
“What nobody tells you about [Topic]”
“I can’t believe I’m sharing this”

Value:

“Free: [Valuable resource]”
“The [Adjective] guide to [Topic]”
“[Number] ways to [Achieve benefit]”
“How I [Achieved result] in [Timeframe]”

Urgency:

“Last chance: [Offer]”
“[Number] hours left”
“Closing tonight”
“Final reminder”

Personal:

“[Name], quick question”
“Can I get your opinion?”
“Thinking about you”
“A personal invitation”

Social Proof:

“Why [Number] [People] chose [Product]”
“[Expert/Celebrity] uses this”
“The [Thing] everyone’s talking about”
“Recommended by [Authority]“

Opening Line Swipe File

Questions:

“What if I told you [Surprising claim]?”
“Have you ever [Common experience]?”
“Quick question: [Simple query]”

Bold Statements:

“Everything you know about [Topic] is wrong.”
“I’m going to be controversial today.”
“[Topic] is dead. Here’s what’s next.”

Stories:

“Last Tuesday, something unexpected happened.”
“Three years ago, I almost gave up.”
“My first [Thing] was a disaster.”

Statistics:

“[Percentage] of [People] are doing [Thing] wrong.”
“The average [Person] spends [Time/Money] on [Thing].”
“Only [Small percentage] of [People] achieve [Result].”

CTA Swipe File

Action-Oriented:

“Start my free trial”
“Get instant access”
“Claim my discount”
“Join the waitlist”
“Download now”

Benefit-Focused:

“Start saving today”
“Get better results”
“Grow my business”
“Learn the secrets”

Low-Commitment:

“See how it works”
“Explore more”
“Learn more”
“Watch the demo”

Urgency-Driven:

“Get it before it’s gone”
“Reserve my spot”
“Lock in my price”
“Claim before midnight”

Common Email Copywriting Mistakes

Mistake 1: Writing About Yourself, Not the Reader

Wrong:

We're excited to announce our new product launch!
We've been working on this for months. We think
you'll love what we created.

Right:

You asked for faster results. You wanted simpler
setup. You needed better support.

We listened. Here's what's new:

Mistake 2: Burying the Point

Wrong:

Hi [Name],

Hope you're having a great week! The weather here
has been beautiful. Anyway, I wanted to reach out
because we have some exciting news. Our team has
been working hard and we finally launched our
new product which you might be interested in...

Right:

[Name],

Your new email strategy is ready.

[Direct link to the point, then expand if needed]

Mistake 3: Weak Calls to Action

Wrong:

“Click here”
“Submit”
“Learn more”
“Buy now” (generic)

Right:

“Get my free template”
“Start my 14-day trial”
“Claim my 25% discount”
“Reserve my spot”

Mistake 4: Too Many CTAs

Wrong:

[Shop New Arrivals]
[Read Our Blog]
[Follow on Instagram]
[Join Our Loyalty Program]
[Refer a Friend]

Right:

[Shop New Arrivals - Primary CTA]

P.S. Follow us @brand for daily style tips

Mistake 5: Ignoring Mobile Readers

Wrong:

Long paragraphs
Multiple columns
Small tap targets
Images without alt text

Right:

Short paragraphs (2-3 sentences max)
Single column layout
Large, tappable buttons (44px minimum)
Descriptive alt text

Advanced Copywriting Techniques

The P.S. Strategy

The P.S. is one of the most-read parts of any email. Use it strategically.

Uses for P.S.:

Repeat the main CTA
Add urgency
Introduce secondary offer
Include personal touch
Share a testimonial

Example:

P.S. - This offer expires Friday. After that,
the price goes back to $297. [Get it now for $197]

The Open Loop Technique

Start a story or idea that can only be concluded by taking action.

Example:

Email template

Subject: The email that made me $47,000

[Name],

In 2019, I sent an email to my tiny list of 847 people.

It took me 20 minutes to write.

That email generated $47,284 in sales in 72 hours.

I'm going to break down exactly what I did... but first, let me share why most emails fail.

Continue reading to see the full breakdown

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<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1">
<meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>The email that made me $47,000</title>
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<span style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#f4f4f5;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;mso-hide:all;"></span>
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<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">{{ contact.FIRSTNAME }},</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">In 2019, I sent an email to my tiny list of 847 people.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">It took me 20 minutes to write.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">That email generated $47,284 in sales in 72 hours.</p></td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:0 40px 16px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#18181b;"><p style="margin:0;">I'm going to break down exactly what I did... but first, let me share why most emails fail.</p></td></tr>
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Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

The Value Stack

List everything included to increase perceived value.

Example:

Here's everything you get:

The Complete Email Copywriting Course ($497 value)
50+ Email Templates & Swipe Files ($197 value)
Private Community Access ($47/month value)
Monthly Live Q&A Sessions ($97/month value)
Bonus: Subject Line Generator Tool ($67 value)

Total Value: $905+
Your Price Today: $197

[Get Complete Access - BUTTON]

Implementing Email Copy with Tajo

Writing great copy is only half the work. You also need the infrastructure to deliver, test, and optimize your emails at scale.

With Tajo’s integration between Shopify and Brevo, you can:

Segment precisely to match copy with audience based on customer data, purchase history, and behavior
A/B test subject lines, copy, and CTAs automatically to find what resonates
Personalize dynamically with real-time customer data synced from your store
Automate sequences with behavior triggers for welcome flows, cart recovery, and post-purchase
Track performance across email, SMS, and WhatsApp in one unified dashboard
Iterate quickly based on real conversion data and customer engagement metrics

The best email copy combined with the right delivery system is how you turn subscribers into revenue.

Conclusion: Putting It All Together

Email copywriting is a skill that compounds. Every email you write teaches you something. Every test reveals what your audience responds to. Over time, you develop an intuition for what works.

Start with the fundamentals:

Subject lines that earn the open
Preview text that amplifies
Body copy structured around proven frameworks
Psychological triggers used ethically
Voice and tone that match your brand

Then test, iterate, and improve.

The difference between average emails and great emails isn’t talent - it’s understanding what makes people click and practicing the craft consistently.

Ready to put these principles into action? Start your free trial with Tajo and see how the right email copy, combined with powerful automation and analytics, can transform your email marketing results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is email copywriting?

Write emails that get opened, read, and clicked. Learn proven copywriting formulas, psychological triggers, and techniques to boost email conversions.

How do I get started with email copywriting?

Start with the fundamentals: understand core concepts, choose the right tools, and implement step by step. This guide covers everything from beginner to advanced.

What are the best tools for email copywriting?

The best tools depend on your budget and needs. Brevo offers a comprehensive free tier covering email, SMS, CRM, and automation. See this guide for detailed recommendations.

How long should marketing emails be?

Email length depends on your goal and audience. For promotional emails, 50-125 words often performs best. For educational content, 200-400 words allows for meaningful value. The key rule: be as long as necessary, but no longer. Every sentence should earn its place.

Should I use emojis in subject lines?

Test for your audience. Emojis can increase open rates by 56% for some audiences and decrease them for others. B2C and younger audiences typically respond well. B2B and professional contexts may require restraint. Always A/B test.

How often should I send emails?

Frequency depends on value. If every email delivers value, daily works. If you're stretching for content, weekly is better. Watch your unsubscribe rates - if they spike, reduce frequency. The answer: send as often as you have something valuable to say.

What's the best time to send emails?

There's no universal best time. Industry data suggests Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-2pm performs well. But YOUR best time depends on your audience. Test different send times and let the data guide you.

How do I write emails faster?

Use frameworks and templates. The formulas in this guide (AIDA, PAS, BAB) give you a structure to follow. Start with a swipe file of proven examples. Draft quickly without editing, then refine. With practice, a solid promotional email takes 20-30 minutes.

Should I personalize beyond the name?

Absolutely. Name personalization is table stakes. The real gains come from behavior-based personalization: products they've viewed, their purchase history, their engagement level. Tajo syncs your customer data to enable this level of personalization automatically.

How do I improve my email click rates?

Focus on three things: (1) One clear CTA per email, (2) Benefit-focused button copy, (3) Place the CTA after you've built desire. Also ensure your CTA stands out visually - buttons outperform text links by 28%.

What makes email copy convert?

Converting copy does four things: (1) Grabs attention with relevance, (2) Builds desire through benefits and proof, (3) Overcomes objections, (4) Makes taking action feel easy and low-risk. If your copy does all four, conversions follow.

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Why Email Copywriting Matters

The Three Pillars of Effective Email Copy

1. Subject Lines That Get Opens

2. Preview Text That Amplifies

3. Body Copy That Converts

Proven Email Copywriting Frameworks

AIDA: Attention, Interest, Desire, Action

PAS: Problem, Agitate, Solution

BAB: Before, After, Bridge

4 Ps: Picture, Promise, Prove, Push

What does the email need to do?

Psychological Triggers That Drive Conversions

1. Social Proof

2. Scarcity and Urgency

3. Reciprocity

4. Authority

5. Loss Aversion

6. The Curiosity Gap

Voice and Tone: Finding Your Email Personality

Developing Your Email Voice

Adjusting Tone by Email Type

Copy Formulas for Different Email Types

Welcome Emails

Promotional Emails

Abandoned Cart Emails

Re-Engagement Emails

Swipe File: Ready-to-Use Email Copy

Subject Line Swipe File

Opening Line Swipe File

CTA Swipe File

Common Email Copywriting Mistakes

Mistake 1: Writing About Yourself, Not the Reader

Mistake 2: Burying the Point

Mistake 3: Weak Calls to Action

Mistake 4: Too Many CTAs

Mistake 5: Ignoring Mobile Readers

Advanced Copywriting Techniques

The P.S. Strategy

The Open Loop Technique

The Value Stack

Implementing Email Copy with Tajo

Conclusion: Putting It All Together

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