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Welcome Email Sequence (5 emails)

A complete 5-email welcome sequence for new newsletter subscribers — introduction, best content, social proof, and soft monetisation.

Export results as a text file — enter your email to unlock (free, no spam).

Email 1 — Deliver + set expectations (send immediately)

Subject: Welcome — here's your [lead magnet name]

Hi [First name],

Thanks for subscribing to [Newsletter name]. As promised, here's your [lead magnet]: [link]

What to expect from me:
• I send every [day] about [topic]
• Each issue takes ~[X] minutes to read
• Reply anytime — I read every response

Talk soon,
[Your name]

Email 2 — Best content showcase (Day 2)

Subject: The 3 posts that define what this newsletter is about

If you're new here, start with these:

1. [Title + link] — why it matters
2. [Title + link] — the most shared issue
3. [Title + link] — where most subscribers say they got the most value

These three will give you a clear picture of what [Newsletter name] is — and isn't.

Email 3 — Personal story (Day 4)

Subject: Why I started this newsletter (the honest version)

[2–3 paragraphs: your origin story, why this topic matters to you personally, and why you're qualified to write about it. Be specific — vague credibility doesn't convert.]

Email 4 — Social proof (Day 7)

Subject: What [X] subscribers say about [Newsletter name]

"[Testimonial quote from a reader]" — [Name, role]

"[Second testimonial]" — [Name]

If you're finding value, the best thing you can do is forward this to one person who'd benefit. Or reply and tell me what you're working on — I read everything.

Email 5 — Soft monetisation intro (Day 10)

Subject: How I keep [Newsletter name] free (and how you can support it)

This newsletter is free because [reason — ads, sponsorships, paid tier funds free tier, etc.].

If you've found it valuable, here are two ways to go deeper:
• [Paid tier / product link] — [one sentence on what they get]
• [Referral link] — share with a friend and unlock [reward]

Either way, thanks for being here.