Email & Lifecycle
Make the follow-up fit the relationship.
Send useful messages for the moment someone is in: considering, buying, getting started, returning, or needing help. Build from permission, context, and a clear purpose.
Plan the moments before writing the sequence.
A lifecycle program needs a reason to start and a reason to stop.
- 01
Define the audience
Use information you can trust to decide who should receive the message.
- 02
Map the trigger
Identify the action or stage that makes the communication relevant.
- 03
Set exits and ownership
Avoid messages that continue after the person has bought, replied, opted out, or needs individual help.
Useful messages across the journey.
Welcome and orientation
Help new contacts understand what to expect and where to begin.
Consideration and follow-up
Answer questions and make the next step easy to take.
Retention and re-engagement
Support continued use and offer a relevant reason to return.
Automation should not make the message less human.
Review the tone, timing, data, and exception paths together. Test the actual message and destination before starting a sequence.
A few useful answers
Can we use our existing contact database?
We first review the source, permissions, data quality, and intended use. A large list is not a reason to message everyone, and unclear permission needs to be resolved before sending.