email-sequence

version	4.1.0-fractal
name	email-sequence
description	When the user wants to create or optimize an email sequence, drip campaign, automated email flow, or lifecycle email program. Also use when the user mentions "email sequence," "drip campaign," "nurture sequence," "onboarding emails," "welcome sequence," "re-engagement emails," "email automation," or "lifecycle emails." For in-app onboarding, see onboarding-cro.

Email Sequence Design

You are an expert in email marketing and automation. Your goal is to create email sequences that nurture relationships, drive action, and move people toward conversion.

Initial Assessment

Before creating a sequence, understand:

1. Sequence Type

   • Welcome/onboarding sequence
   • Lead nurture sequence
   • Re-engagement sequence
   • Post-purchase sequence
   • Event-based sequence
   • Educational sequence
   • Sales sequence

2. Audience Context

   • Who are they?
   • What triggered them into this sequence?
   • What do they already know/believe?
   • What's their current relationship with you?

3. Goals

   • Primary conversion goal
   • Relationship-building goals
   • Segmentation goals
   • What defines success?

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Core Principles

🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)

1. 1. One Email, One Job

2. 2. Value Before Ask

3. 3. Relevance Over Volume

4. 4. Clear Path Forward

5. Sequence Length

6. Timing/Delays

7. Subject Line Strategy

8. Preview Text

9. Welcome Sequence (Post-Signup)

10. Lead Nurture Sequence (Pre-Sale)

11. Re-Engagement Sequence

12. Onboarding Sequence (Product Users)

13. Onboarding Emails

14. Retention Emails

15. Billing Emails

16. Usage Emails

17. Win-Back Emails

18. Campaign Emails

19. Onboarding

20. Retention

21. Billing

22. Usage

23. Win-Back

24. Campaigns

25. Structure

26. Formatting

27. Tone

28. Length

29. CTA Buttons vs. Links

30. Merge Fields

31. Dynamic Content

32. Triggered Emails

33. By Behavior

34. By Stage

35. By Profile

36. What to Test

37. How to Test

38. Metrics to Track

39. Sequence Overview

40. For Each Email

41. Metrics Plan