Which subject line works wonders for you?
Hamza Afzal Butt
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James Anderson@james_anderson50
Personalized subject lines with the recipient's name have always worked wonders for me.
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@james_anderson50 I totally disagree on this. For me, when I see my name in a subject line it screams spam. Nobody I know would ever email me with my name in a subject line. Only a person trying to sell me something.
I have not created any, but I have read many so I think the one that resonates the most with your customers.
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yes @kartar_gurjar It’s all about what resonates most with your audience.
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At learningloop.com, we used the subject line "Ambitious founders wanted" to recruit founders.
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That's a powerful and targeted subject line @sahilypatel
Personalized subject lines like 'John, you’ll love this new feature!' always get the best open rates for me.
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@james_alexander10 Interesting!
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Great question!
I’ve found that subject lines with a clear value proposition and a touch of curiosity work best.
'Unlock Exclusive Tips for Boosting Your Productivity' This subject line converted 3 customers in our past email marketing campaign.
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First-person & personalization works like a charm.
But, it's more about the intent of the email. Information or Conversion oriented.
For eg.
Information:
This is the game changer - (product name)
vs.
Hamza, you've got this - (product name)
Conversion:
The only SaaS you need
vs.
It's all about growth, right, Hamza?
Let me know what you think!
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In my experience as a digital marketer, subject lines that create a sense of urgency or exclusivity tend to perform best. For example, 'Last chance: 24-hour access to [Product]' has consistently boosted our open rates.
I've also found success with question-based subject lines that pique curiosity, like 'What if you could [solve problem] in half the time?
The question of all questions! We use "AI agents for product builders" - but still undecided. It's ultimately trial and error, and there's no single answer here I believe. You have to measure and see what speaks to your ideal customer.
Short, and which shows excitement worked for me.
For me, a subject line that works wonders often includes a sense of urgency or curiosity. For instance, I’ve found that subject lines like “Limited Time Offer – Don’t Miss Out!” or “Unlock Your Exclusive Deal Now” tend to grab attention effectively. Recently, I came across ggdewa777: Your Secret to Success Awaits!” and it really piqued my interest. It’s all about creating a sense of value and exclusivity to entice the reader to open the email.
I am trying an experiment in my psychology newsletter with subject lines like:
"Would You Ditch First Class for Memories with Your Bestie?"
It sounds fun and depicts the concept too. Will report back if you'd want!
Seamailer
1. Question subject lines do wonders
2. Suspense subject lines
3. Value subject lines
Personalization is cool, but it would be almost nothing if no value is attached.
the simpler the better, clearly describing the content, with casual and friendly tone of voice
e.g. for a feature survey: 'Decide on the future of XX with us'
for a feature launch: 'Say Hi to {feature name}!'
for a blog post promotion: '10 link-building tactics that work wonders'
I respond well to subject lines that are informative and detailed: "Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Our Latest Product Launch.
I like subject lines that hint at valuable content: "Unlock Exclusive Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Marketing Strategy Today."