Keep it Short and Sweet: π Emails under 50 words achieve a 60% reply rate boost.
Respect Their Time: β³ Limit your email reading time to just 15 seconds.
Embrace Simplicity: π A 3rd-5th-grade reading level can net you up to 70% more replies.
Compelling Short Subject Lines: π A formula that works wonders: Their Company <> Your Company.
Avoid Number Overload: π« Using numbers in the subject can lead to 45% fewer opens.
Magic in the Details: π Add a P.S. section to increase reply rates by 15%.
Skip the ClichΓ©s: β Phrases like "Dear Sir/Madam" are best avoided.
Professionalism Matters: π Maintain a neutral-formal tone. Starting with "Hey" can yield 45% more replies.
Avoid Overcomplicating: Turn "In order to" into "to" and dodge feature-heavy jargon.
Stick to Plain Text: Designed emails can give off a promotional vibe.
Font Size Can Speak Volumes: Upping your body text by 1 to 2 points can result in 20% more replies.
Limit Your Queries: Keep it to one question. Each additional question can reduce replies.
Selling Comes Later: Your initial email should focus on getting a response, not an immediate sale.
Wednesdays Work Wonders: Mid-week emails often get better reply rates than those sent on Monday, Friday, or weekends.
Steer Clear of Spam: Warm up your email address and avoid spam trigger words like "free trial".