Cold Email Generator

Five traits of high-reply-rate cold emails: (1) Personalised first line — specific to the recipient; (2) Short — under 100 words; (3) One clear ask — "15 min Thursday?" not "let me know if interested"; (4) Value-led — outcome first, not features; (5) Plain text — looks like a personal note, not a marketing blast.

Under 100 words for first contact. The 3-sentence framework: personalised opener → offer in one sentence → one specific ask. Every extra sentence reduces reply rate — executives decide reply/delete in 3 seconds. Put more context in follow-ups, not the first email.

Most replies come from email 2 or 3. Typical high-performing sequence: email 1 (day 1), follow-up 1 (day 4, brief reference), follow-up 2 (day 10, new angle), follow-up 3 (day 20, breakup email). Breakup emails get high reply rates because they create urgency. 4 touches is the standard ceiling.

Best: short (1–4 words), specific ("[Their company]"), question-format ("Quick question"), referencing something they care about. Avoid: generic ("Exciting opportunity"), self-promotional, or misleading ("Following up" with no prior contact). Open rate means nothing if the body doesn't deliver on the subject.