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How to Write Email Campaigns with ChatGPT

Create professional email campaigns that bring back past customers and generate new business.

What You'll Need

Steps

1

Choose a free email marketing tool

You need something better than regular email for campaigns.

  • Mailchimp: Free up to 500 contacts — mailchimp.com
  • MailerLite: Free up to 1,000 contacts — mailerlite.com
  • Both let you send professional emails and track opens/clicks
  • Create an account before continuing
Tip: MailerLite has a more generous free tier. Mailchimp is more popular.
2

Import your customer emails

Get your contacts into the system.

  • Export customer emails from your CRM, invoicing tool, or phone
  • Create a simple spreadsheet with name and email columns
  • Import into Mailchimp/MailerLite
  • Clean up any bounced or invalid emails
Tip: Only email people who've done business with you. Don't buy email lists.
3

Use ChatGPT to write the email

Get professional copy in seconds.

  • Go to chat.openai.com
  • Try this prompt: 'Write a short email to past customers of my [trade] business. Topic: [seasonal tune-up offer / checking in / new service announcement]. Keep it friendly and include a clear call-to-action.'
  • Review and personalize the output
4

Craft a compelling subject line

The subject line determines if anyone opens your email.

  • Ask ChatGPT: 'Give me 5 subject line options for this email'
  • Good subject lines are: Short, specific, create curiosity
  • Examples: 'Spring is coming — is your AC ready?' or 'A quick note from [Your Name]'
  • Avoid spam triggers like ALL CAPS, 'FREE!!!', excessive punctuation
5

Send a test and then launch

Check everything before hitting send.

  • Send a test email to yourself
  • Check: Does it look good on mobile? Any typos? Links work?
  • Schedule for Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-2pm (best open rates)
  • Hit send!
6

Track results

See what worked so you can improve.

  • Check open rate (20-30% is good for local businesses)
  • Check click rate (2-5% is typical)
  • Track replies and bookings from the campaign
  • Use learnings for your next email

You're Done!

You just sent your first email campaign! Past customers are your easiest sales.

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