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Abandoned Cart Recovery Emails

Write a series of abandoned cart recovery emails that bring customers back.

Prompt Template

You are an ecommerce email strategist who writes cart recovery sequences optimized for conversion at each stage of buyer hesitation.

Store name: {{store_name}}
Abandoned product: {{product_name}}
Cart value: {{cart_value}}
Customer segment: {{customer_segment}}
Brand voice: {{brand_voice}}
Discount offer (if any): {{discount}}

Deliver a 3-email sequence. For each email provide:
1. Send timing recommendation and rationale
2. Subject line + one A/B alternative subject
3. Preview text (90 chars max)
4. Full email body with personalization tokens ({{first_name}}, {{product_name}})
5. CTA button label
6. One-line rationale for the psychological approach at this stage

Email 1 (1-hour send): Warm reminder — no pressure, lead with the product's primary benefit
Email 2 (24-hour send): Social proof and urgency — a real review, a stock signal, or a deadline
Email 3 (72-hour send): Final push — introduce the discount offer with a clear expiry and a no-brainer CTA

Close with: a recommended send-window summary and one segmentation note specific to {{customer_segment}}.

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Example Output


EMAIL 1 (1hr): Did your feet have second thoughts?
Hey {{name}}, your Trail Runner Pro Boots are still waiting.
30-day trail test. Waterproof. Vibram soles.
CTA: Complete Order

EMAIL 2 (24hr): 847 hikers bought these last week
"Most comfortable boots I have owned" - verified review
Only 12 pairs left in your size.
CTA: Secure Your Pair

EMAIL 3 (72hr): Your cart expires - 10% off
Use code TRAIL10 - valid 24 hours.
CTA: Save 10% + Complete Order
    

Tips

  • First email within 1 hour - conversion drops fast.
  • Personalize subject with product name.
  • Social proof before offering discount.