12 Welcome Email Examples That Convert (With Templates)

Discover welcome email examples from top e-commerce brands. Learn how to create welcome sequences that engage new subscribers and drive first purchases.

welcome email

What makes a welcome email effective?

Welcome emails outperform every other type because they arrive when interest peaks and expectations are still unset. These twelve examples repeat the same structure: confirm what the subscriber signed up for, set the sending rhythm, and make one clear first ask.

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Welcome emails generate 4x more opens and 5x more clicks than standard promotional emails. They’re your first impression with new subscribers, and first impressions matter.

In this guide, we’ll analyze 12 welcome email examples from top brands and show you how to create welcome sequences that convert.

Why Welcome Emails Matter

The numbers speak for themselves:

  • 86% higher open rates than other marketing emails
  • 320% more revenue per email than promotional sends
  • 3x higher transaction rates than regular campaigns
  • 33% increase in long-term engagement

New subscribers are at peak interest. Capitalize on that momentum with effective welcome emails.

The Anatomy of a Great Welcome Email

Essential Elements

  1. Warm greeting - Personal, genuine welcome
  2. Value reinforcement - Remind why they subscribed
  3. Clear benefit - What’s in it for them
  4. Single CTA - One clear action to take
  5. Brand personality - Reflect your unique voice

Optional Enhancements

  • Discount code for first purchase
  • Product recommendations
  • Social proof (subscriber count, reviews)
  • Social media links
  • Preference center invitation

12 Welcome Email Examples

What kind of store are you?

  1. Ecommerce, price-sensitive buyers

    Discount-first welcome

  2. Premium or luxury

    VIP welcome

  3. Fashion, home, lifestyle

    Visual welcome

  4. Product that needs explaining

    Educational welcome

  5. Diverse product lines

    Quiz or preference welcome

Start from what you sell.

1. The Discount-First Welcome

Best for: E-commerce stores with price-sensitive customers

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Welcome! Here's 15% off your first order

Hey [Name]!

Welcome to the [Brand] family!

As a thank you for joining, here's 15% off your first purchase:

CODE: WELCOME15

SHOP NOW

This code expires in 7 days, so don't wait!

See you soon,
The [Brand] 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>Welcome! Here's 15% off your first 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): Welcome! Here's 15% off your first 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;">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;">Welcome to the [Brand] family!</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;">As a thank you for joining, here's 15% off your first purchase:</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: WELCOME15</td></tr></table></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 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 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;">This code expires in 7 days, so don't wait!</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 you soon,<br>The [Brand] 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.

Why it works:

  • Immediate value delivery
  • Clear, prominent discount code
  • Urgency with expiration date
  • Single, focused CTA

2. The Brand Story Welcome

Best for: Brands with compelling origin stories

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
The story behind [Brand]

Welcome, [Name]!

Before you shop, we want you to know who we are.

[Brand] started in a garage in 2018 with one simple idea: [core value proposition].

Today, we've helped over 100,000 customers [achieve benefit].

But we haven't forgotten where we came from.

Every product we make still follows our founding principles:

  • [Principle 1]
  • [Principle 2]
  • [Principle 3]

Ready to experience the difference?

EXPLORE OUR PRODUCTS

Warmly,
[Founder Name]
Founder, [Brand]

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 story behind [Brand]</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 story behind [Brand] -->
<!-- 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;">Welcome, {{ 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;">Before you shop, we want you to know who we are.</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;">[Brand] started in a garage in 2018 with one simple idea: [core value proposition].</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;">Today, we've helped over 100,000 customers [achieve benefit].</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 we haven't forgotten where we came from.</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 product we make still follows our founding principles:</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;">[Principle 1]</li><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">[Principle 2]</li><li style="margin:0 0 6px;">[Principle 3]</li></ul></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;">Ready to experience the difference?</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;">EXPLORE OUR PRODUCTS</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;">EXPLORE OUR PRODUCTS</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;">Warmly,<br>[Founder Name]<br>Founder, [Brand]</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 it works:

  • Builds emotional connection
  • Differentiates from competitors
  • Humanizes the brand
  • Establishes trust before selling

3. The Social Proof Welcome

Best for: Established brands with strong reviews

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
You're in good company, [Name]

Welcome to [Brand]!

You've just joined 250,000+ happy customers.
Here's what they're saying:

★★★★★
"Best purchase I've made all year.
The quality is incredible."
, Sarah M.

★★★★★
"Fast shipping, beautiful product, amazing customer service."
, James K.

★★★★★
"I've tried dozens of alternatives.
Nothing compares to [Brand]."
, Maria L.

Ready to see what the hype is about?

SHOP BEST SELLERS

[Brand] 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>You're in good company, {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}</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): You're in good company, {{ 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;">Welcome to [Brand]!</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 just joined 250,000+ happy customers.<br>Here's what they're 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;">★★★★★<br>&quot;Best purchase I've made all year.<br>The quality is incredible.&quot;<br>,  Sarah M.</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;">★★★★★<br>&quot;Fast shipping, beautiful product, amazing customer service.&quot;<br>,  James K.</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;">★★★★★<br>&quot;I've tried dozens of alternatives.<br>Nothing compares to [Brand].&quot;<br>,  Maria L.</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;">Ready to see what the hype is about?</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 BEST SELLERS</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 BEST SELLERS</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;">[Brand] 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.

Why it works:

  • Leverages FOMO
  • Builds trust immediately
  • Real customer voices
  • Directs to proven products

4. The Educational Welcome

Best for: Products requiring education (skincare, supplements, tech)

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Let's get you started, [Name]

Welcome to [Brand]!

We know [product category] can be overwhelming. That's why we made it simple.

Here's your getting started guide:

📚 STEP 1: Understand Your [Needs]
Take our 2-minute quiz to find your perfect match.

TAKE THE QUIZ

📦 STEP 2: Start Simple
Our experts recommend starting with [starter product], the perfect introduction.

VIEW PRODUCT

💬 STEP 3: Ask Us Anything
Our customer care team is here to help.
Reply to this email anytime.

Your journey starts now.

GET STARTED

[Brand] 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>Let's get you started, {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}</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): Let's get you started, {{ 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;">Welcome to [Brand]!</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 know [product category] can be overwhelming. That's why we made it simple.</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 your getting started guide:</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;">📚 STEP 1: Understand Your [Needs]<br>Take our 2-minute quiz to find your perfect match.</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]><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;">VIEW PRODUCT</center></v:roundrect><![endif]-->
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Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Reduces overwhelm
  • Provides clear path forward
  • Positions brand as expert
  • Opens support channel

5. The VIP Welcome

Best for: Premium or luxury brands

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Welcome to the [Brand] Inner Circle

Dear [Name],

Welcome to an exclusive world.

You've just joined the [Brand] Inner Circle , a community of [target customer descriptor] who demand the best.

As a member, you'll enjoy:

✦ Early access to new collections
✦ Members-only pricing
✦ Private sale invitations
✦ Complimentary styling consultations

Your exclusive welcome gift:
20% off your first order with code VIP20

CLAIM YOUR GIFT

With distinction,
The [Brand] Team

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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">
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<title>Welcome to the [Brand] Inner Circle</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): Welcome to the [Brand] Inner Circle -->
<!-- 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;">Dear {{ 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;">Welcome to an exclusive world.</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 just joined the [Brand] Inner Circle , a community of [target customer descriptor] who demand the best.</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;">As a member, you'll enjoy:</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;">✦ Early access to new collections<br>✦ Members-only pricing<br>✦ Private sale invitations<br>✦ Complimentary styling consultations</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;">Your exclusive welcome gift:<br>20% off your first order with code VIP20</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 YOUR GIFT</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 YOUR GIFT</a><!--<![endif]-->
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</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 distinction,<br>The [Brand] 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>
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Example email, rendered. Copy HTML pastes into Brevo's HTML editor with personalization and unsubscribe tags in place.

Why it works:

  • Creates exclusivity feeling
  • Lists VIP benefits
  • Higher discount for premium positioning
  • Elevated language matches brand

6. The Founder’s Welcome

Best for: Small brands, DTC companies

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
A personal note from our founder

Hi [Name],

I'm [Founder Name], and I founded [Brand] from my kitchen table three years ago.

I was frustrated by [problem]. Every option
I tried was either [issue 1] or [issue 2].

So I created the solution I wished existed.

Three years later, we've shipped to [X] countries and earned [X] five-star reviews.

But I still personally read every customer email. (Yes, even this one lands in my inbox!)

Have questions? Hit reply. I'd love to hear from you.

Here's 15% off to get you started: FOUNDER15

With gratitude,

[Founder Name]

[Signature image]

Founder & CEO

P.S. - Follow our journey on Instagram:
@[brandhandle]

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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">
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<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>A personal note from our founder</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
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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): A personal note from our founder -->
<!-- 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;">I'm [Founder Name], and I founded [Brand] from my kitchen table three years ago.</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 was frustrated by [problem]. Every option<br>I tried was either [issue 1] or [issue 2].</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;">So I created the solution I wished existed.</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;">Three years later, we've shipped to [X] countries and earned [X] five-star reviews.</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 I still personally read every customer email. (Yes, even this one lands in my inbox!)</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;">Have questions? Hit reply. I'd love to hear from 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;"><p style="margin:0;">Here's 15% off to get you started: FOUNDER15</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 gratitude,</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;">[Founder 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;"><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;">[Signature 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;">Founder &amp; CEO</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. - Follow our journey on Instagram:<br>@[brandhandle]</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.

Why it works:

  • Authentic, personal connection
  • Relatable origin story
  • Direct line to founder
  • Humanizes the brand

7. The Visual Welcome

Best for: Fashion, home, lifestyle brands

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Welcome to [Brand] ✨
[LARGE HERO IMAGE - Lifestyle/Brand imagery]

Welcome, [Name].

[PRODUCT GRID - 4 Best Sellers]

Shop what everyone's loving:

VIEW COLLECTION

Your first order ships free.

[SOCIAL ICONS]

[Brand]

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">
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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">
<meta name="color-scheme" content="light">
<meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light">
<title>Welcome to [Brand] ✨</title>
<!--[if mso]><noscript><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml></noscript><![endif]-->
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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): Welcome to [Brand] ✨ -->
<!-- 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;"><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;">[LARGE HERO IMAGE - Lifestyle/Brand imagery]</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;">Welcome, {{ 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;"><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 GRID - 4 Best Sellers]</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;">Shop what everyone's loving:</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;">VIEW COLLECTION</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;">VIEW COLLECTION</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;">Your first order ships free.</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;">[SOCIAL ICONS]</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;">[Brand]</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 it works:

  • Visual-first approach
  • Clean, uncluttered design
  • Aspirational imagery
  • Simple message, clear CTA

8. The Quiz/Preference Welcome

Best for: Brands with diverse product lines

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Help us personalize your experience

Hey [Name]! Welcome to [Brand].

Before we send you emails, we want to make sure they're actually relevant.

What are you most interested in?

[ ] New arrivals
[ ] Sales and promotions
[ ] Style tips and trends
[ ] Sustainable fashion
[ ] Exclusive member offers

SAVE MY PREFERENCES

Once we know what you like, we'll only send the good stuff.

Thanks for helping us help you!

[Brand] 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>Help us personalize your experience</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): Help us personalize your experience -->
<!-- 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 }}! Welcome to [Brand].</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;">Before we send you emails, we want to make sure they're actually relevant.</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 are you most interested in?</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;">[  ] New arrivals<br>[  ] Sales and promotions<br>[  ] Style tips and trends<br>[  ] Sustainable fashion<br>[  ] Exclusive member offers</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;">SAVE MY PREFERENCES</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;">SAVE MY PREFERENCES</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;">Once we know what you like, we'll only send the good stuff.</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 for helping us help 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;"><p style="margin:0;">[Brand] 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.

Why it works:

  • Puts subscriber in control
  • Enables better segmentation
  • Reduces future unsubscribes
  • Shows respect for inbox

9. The Multi-Value Welcome

Best for: Subscription or loyalty programs

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Your membership perks, unlocked 🔓

Welcome to [Brand], [Name]!

Here's everything you just unlocked:

🎁 TODAY'S GIFT

15% off your first order: WELCOME15

📦 FREE SHIPPING

On all orders over $50

⭐ REWARDS POINTS

Earn 10 points for every $1 spent

🎂 BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

Something special on your special day

🔔 EARLY ACCESS

Shop new arrivals before anyone else

Start earning rewards today:

START SHOPPING

[Brand] 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>Your membership perks, unlocked 🔓</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): Your membership perks, unlocked 🔓 -->
<!-- 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;">Welcome to [Brand], {{ 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;">Here's everything you just unlocked:</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;">🎁 TODAY'S GIFT</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;">15% off your first order: WELCOME15</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;">📦 FREE SHIPPING</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;">On all orders over $50</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;">⭐ REWARDS POINTS</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;">Earn 10 points for every $1 spent</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;">🎂 BIRTHDAY SURPRISE</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;">Something special on your special day</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;">🔔 EARLY ACCESS</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;">Shop new arrivals before anyone else</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 earning rewards today:</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;">START SHOPPING</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;">START SHOPPING</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;">[Brand] 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.

Why it works:

  • Comprehensive value overview
  • Visual iconography
  • Multiple engagement hooks
  • Clear loyalty program intro

10. The Community Welcome

Best for: Brands with strong community focus

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
You're one of us now, [Name]

Welcome to the [Brand] community!

You've just joined [X,XXX] [target customer] who share your passion for [interest].

Here's how to get involved:

📱 JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Follow us @[brand] and use #[hashtag] to be featured.

👥 MEET THE COMMUNITY

Join our Facebook group for exclusive tips, first looks, and member discussions.

🏆 SHARE & WIN

Post your [product] photos for a chance to be featured (and win prizes!).

Get started with 10% off: COMMUNITY10

SHOP NOW

Welcome to the family!

[Brand] 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>You're one of us now, {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }}</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): You're one of us now, {{ 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;">Welcome to the [Brand] community!</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 just joined [X,XXX] [target customer] who share your passion for [interest].</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 how to get involved:</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;">📱 JOIN THE CONVERSATION</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;">Follow us @[brand] and use #[hashtag] to be featured.</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;">👥 MEET THE COMMUNITY</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;">Join our Facebook group for exclusive tips, first looks, and member discussions.</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;">🏆 SHARE &amp; WIN</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;">Post your [product] photos for a chance to be featured (and win prizes!).</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;">Get started with 10% off: COMMUNITY10</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 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 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;">Welcome to the family!</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;">[Brand] 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.

Why it works:

  • Community-centered messaging
  • Multiple engagement channels
  • UGC encouragement
  • Belonging emphasis

11. The Mobile App Welcome

Best for: Brands with mobile apps

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Get the app, get more perks 📱

Welcome to [Brand], [Name]!

Thanks for subscribing. But the best experience? It's in our app.

APP-ONLY PERKS:

📲 Exclusive deals not available online
🔔 Price drop alerts on items you love
⚡ Faster checkout with saved info
🎯 Personalized recommendations

Download now and get an extra 5% off your first in-app purchase.

DOWNLOAD FOR iOS

DOWNLOAD FOR Android

See you in the app!

[Brand] 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>Get the app, get more perks 📱</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): Get the app, get more perks 📱 -->
<!-- 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;">Welcome to [Brand], {{ 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;">Thanks for subscribing. But the best experience? It's in our app.</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;">APP-ONLY PERKS:</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;">📲 Exclusive deals not available online<br>🔔 Price drop alerts on items you love<br>⚡ Faster checkout with saved info<br>🎯 Personalized recommendations</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;">Download now and get an extra 5% off your first in-app purchase.</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;">DOWNLOAD FOR iOS</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;">DOWNLOAD FOR iOS</a><!--<![endif]-->
</td></tr></table>
</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;">DOWNLOAD FOR Android</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;">DOWNLOAD FOR Android</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 in the app!</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;">[Brand] 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.

Why it works:

  • Drives app adoption
  • Lists app-specific value
  • Additional incentive
  • Clear download CTAs

12. The Problem-Solution Welcome

Best for: Products solving specific problems

Email template
From
[Brand]
Subject
Ready to finally solve [problem]?

Hey [Name],

Let's be honest. You signed up because you're dealing with [problem].

We get it. We've been there too.

Here's the truth: [Problem] affects
[X million] people, but most solutions are [inadequate/expensive/complicated].

That's why we created [Brand].

Our [product] uses [unique approach] to [benefit], without [common drawback].

Don't just take our word for it:

"Finally! Something that actually works."
, [Customer], verified buyer

Ready to try a better solution?

SEE HOW IT WORKS

Use code SOLVE15 for 15% off your first order.

To solving [problem] together,

[Brand] 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>Ready to finally solve [problem]?</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): Ready to finally solve [problem]? -->
<!-- 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;">Let's be honest. You signed up because you're dealing with [problem].</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. We've been there too.</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 the truth: [Problem] affects<br>[X million] people, but most solutions are [inadequate/expensive/complicated].</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 why we created [Brand].</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 [product] uses [unique approach] to [benefit], without [common drawback].</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;">Don't just take our word for 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;">&quot;Finally! Something that actually works.&quot;<br>,  [Customer], verified buyer</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;">Ready to try a better solution?</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;">SEE HOW IT WORKS</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;">SEE HOW IT WORKS</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;">Use code SOLVE15 for 15% off your first order.</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 solving [problem] together,</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;">[Brand] 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.

Why it works:

  • Acknowledges pain point
  • Empathetic approach
  • Positions product as solution
  • Social proof reinforcement

What can you lead with?

  1. A compelling origin story

    Brand story or founder's welcome

    The founder's version suits small DTC brands.

  2. Strong reviews

    Social proof welcome

  3. An active community

    Community welcome

  4. A subscription or loyalty program

    Multi-value welcome

  5. A mobile app

    Mobile app welcome

Or start from what your brand already has. The problem-solution welcome fits any product built around one specific problem.

Welcome Email Sequence Best Practices

Optimal Timing

EmailTimingPurpose
1ImmediateWelcome + discount
2Day 2-3Brand story/education
3Day 5-7Social proof/bestsellers
4Day 10-14Discount reminder

Key Metrics to Track

  • Open rate (benchmark: 50-60%)
  • Click rate (benchmark: 15-25%)
  • Conversion rate (benchmark: 5-10%)
  • Unsubscribe rate (should be under 0.5%)

A/B Testing Ideas

  • Subject line: Question vs. statement
  • Discount: Percentage vs. dollar amount
  • CTA: “Shop Now” vs. “Get Started”
  • Length: Short vs. detailed
  • With/without images

Conclusion

Your welcome email is often your best-performing email. Invest time in getting it right, test different approaches, and optimize based on your specific audience.

The examples above provide proven frameworks, adapt them to match your brand voice and customer expectations.

Ready to create converting welcome sequences?

Where Tajo fits

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly should I send a welcome email?

Send your welcome email immediately after signup, ideally within minutes. Welcome emails have 4x the open rate of regular emails, but that drops significantly if delayed more than 24 hours.

What should a welcome email include?

Include a warm greeting, deliver any promised lead magnet, set expectations for future emails, highlight your brand's value proposition, and include a clear next-step CTA.

How many welcome emails should be in my series?

A 3-5 email welcome series works best: an immediate welcome, brand story on day 2, product education on day 4, social proof on day 6, and an offer on day 8.

Do welcome emails really impact revenue?

Yes. Welcome emails generate 320% more revenue per email than other promotional emails. A well-crafted welcome series establishes the relationship and primes subscribers for future purchases.

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