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π Your Subject Lines Are Costing You
learn the AI trick to skyrocket your open rates
Hey there, solopreneur!
Ever feel like your newsletters are the equivalent of shouting into the void?
You pour your heart and soul into crafting valuable content, hit send, and then...crickets.
Your open rates are so low, you're starting to wonder if your subscribers have all been abducted by aliens.
The thing isβ¦
It doesn't matter how mind-blowing your content is if no one's actually opening your emails.
"The subject line is the ticket to the party. If it doesn't sound like fun, you're not coming in."
Today, we're diving deep into the often-overlooked art of crafting irresistible email subject lines and preview text using the power of AI.
You'll discover:
Why your subject line and preview text are the unsung heroes of your email marketing success
The "AI Subject Line Sorcerer" prompt for conjuring up open-worthy subject lines in seconds
Real-world examples of how implementing AI-generated subject lines can skyrocket your open rates (and your revenue)
Let's. Get. Opening. πͺ
How I Gained 100K Followers in Under 3 Months
As someone who's built a thriving online business from scratch, I know firsthand how game-changing the right strategies can be.
After losing nearly everything in the FTX crypto collapse, I was determined to rebuild stronger than ever.
That's when I discovered the power of AI for content creation.
By leveraging AI tools and frameworks, I was able to:
Create a week's worth of high-quality content in just 1 hour
Skyrocket my audience growth to 100K followers in 65 days
Generate content that authentically resonated with my ideal audience
The results were so transformative that I knew I had to share my strategies with fellow solopreneurs.
And so, The AI Audience Accelerator was born.
Why Your Subject Line is the Gatekeeper to Email Marketing Success
You're scrolling through your inbox, drowning in a sea of unread messages.
What makes you decide which emails to open and which to send straight to the digital graveyard?
(where my emails went before I started using the AI Subject Line Sorcerer)
It all comes down to those few precious words staring back at you: the subject line and preview text.
These seemingly insignificant snippets of copy are actually the most crucial real estate in your entire email.
They're the make-or-break moment where your subscriber decides whether your message is worth their time and attention.
And yet, so many creators treat them as an afterthought, slapping on a generic "Newsletter #47" and calling it a day.
Big mistake. Huge.
HERE'S WHY YOUR SUBJECT LINE AND PREVIEW TEXT ARE THE UNSUNG HEROES OF YOUR EMAIL MARKETING:
They're your first (and often only) chance to grab your subscriber's attention in a crowded inbox
They set the tone and expectations for the value inside your email
They're the key to boosting your open rates, which directly impacts your engagement and, ultimately, your bottom line
Remember: your email list is where the real magic happens for your business.
It's your direct line to your most engaged audience, your chance to nurture relationships, and ultimately, where the vast majority of your revenue will come from.
In fact, for most successful online businesses, email marketing accounts for 90% or more of their total revenue.
My email list makes up 98% of my entire revenue.
Let that sink in for a moment.
98%. Percent.
So if you're not giving your subject lines and preview text the attention they deserve, you're essentially leaving money on the table.
But crafting compelling subject lines that cut through the noise and compel opens isn't easy.
It requires a delicate balance of intrigue, value proposition, and just the right amount of FOMO.
Luckily, that's where AI comes in to save the day (and your open rates).
The "AI Subject Line Sorcerer" Prompt
Ready to conjure up subject lines so irresistible, your subscribers will be powerless to resist opening?
Just plug your newsletter details into this magical prompt:
I need help generating compelling email subject lines and preview text for my newsletter.
Here is my newsletter:
[INSERT ENTIRE NEWSLETTER]
Please generate:
10 attention-grabbing subject lines (40 characters or less) that spark curiosity and make people want to open the email immediately.
Use power words, numbers, open psychological loops, or create a sense of urgency/scarcity where appropriate.
For each subject line, provide a corresponding preview text (50 characters or less) that complements and expands on the subject line, giving just enough additional info to further entice the reader to open.
Aim to be clear, not clever.
Really emphasize the benefit and main topic of the newsletter.
The subject lines and preview text should:
Be relevant to the newsletter topic and audience
Highlight the value or benefit to the reader
Use language that resonates with the target audience
Avoid clickbait or misleading tactics
Vary in style (e.g. questions, statements, numbers, How-to's)
HOW TO USE THE AI SUBJECT LINE SORCERER PROMPT:
Replace [INSERT ENTIRE NEWSLETTER] with, you guessed it, your entire copy-pasted newsletter edition.
For this example, weβre gonna get meta. Iβm gonna copy-paste the newsletter edition youβre reading right now into this prompt, and use one of the titles it spits out:
I liked #3 the best π (if you couldnβt tell).
WHAT YOU LEARNED TODAY
Why your subject line and preview text are the unsung heroes of your email marketing success (and why neglecting them is like leaving money on the table)
The "AI Subject Line Sorcerer" prompt for conjuring up open-worthy subject lines in seconds (no eye of newt required)
So next time you're about to hit send on that newsletter, don't just slap on any old subject line.
Take a few extra minutes to run it through the AI Subject Line Sorcerer.
Your open rates (and your bank account) will thank you.
After all, your email list is your golden goose. Treat it with the respect it deserves, and it'll keep laying those revenue eggs for years to come.
Keep diving,
Ole
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