Set your email up for success with a subject line that stands out. Here is our list of 400+ of the Best Email Subject Lines We’ve Ever Seen” to give you inspiration:

Here, are a spam few elements of “proper” email etiquette that can help enhance your brand strategy, provide exemplary customer service, and create a good impression for your business via the emails you send.How to send better emails

1. Have a professional email setup
2. Use a meaningful email signature
3. Get the recipient’s name right
4. Use crisp and meaningful subject lines
5. Reply in a timely manner
6. Answer all the questions
7. Be thorough yet concise
8. Proofread!

Self-interest subject lines:

1. Writers in Charge – Get New Clients by Capitalizing on Opportunities, or How I Made
2. $1,200 on a Boring Day
3. Writers in Charge – 4 Ridiculously Simple Ways to Instantly Earn More as a Freelance Writer
4. Mint – Can you guess your top spending categories last week? –
5. Nathan from CoSchedule – 21 Social Media Templates To Help You Execute A Strategy For 10X Growth

Use these 10 words that increase open rates:

1. thanks
2. golden
3. iPhone
4. breaking
5. advice
6. course
7. thank you
8. exclusive
9. review
10. top stories

Skip these 10 words that decrease open rates:

1. get rid of
2. secret of
3. shocking
4. what you need to know
5. won’t believe
6. quickest
7. aim
8. call
9. put
10. 2 for 1

Promotional Subject Lines:

• L’Occitane: Beauty You’ve Had Your on, Now with $20 OFF!
• United by Blue: This is Not a Sale. It’s a Celebration.
• Kate Spade: open to see our top picks of the sale
• Miss Selfridge: Stop EVERYTHING! Up to 50% off ALL Dresses 
• Aerie: 50% off a bra that feels good. It’s REAL.
• Dollar Shave Club: Save money. Don’t leave the couch.
• Hollister: Your favourite jeans are 20% off 
• THE ICONIC: The sale’s on SALE! 
• Moo: This sale’s too BIG for subject li–
• west elm:  THIS SALE IS LIT 20% off all lighting

Breaking news subject lines:

• a new product release
• an approaching event
• new member of your staff

Scarcity subject lines:

• Adobe Systems – Ending soon: Save 40% on Creative Cloud
• Hotwire Exclusive – Members can rent a car for less today only!
• PayPal – Theodore – Last days! Enter for a chance to win a $10k getaway
• H&M Fashion News – Today only! 20% off basics

Fear of Missing Out:

• Warby Parker: “Uh-oh, your prescription is expiring”
• JetBlue: “You’re missing out on points.”
• Digital Marketer: “[URGENT] You’ve got ONE DAY to watch this…”
• Digital Marketer: “Your 7-figure plan goes bye-bye at midnight…”

• Digital Marketer: “[WEEKEND ONLY] Get this NOW before it’s gone…”
• Jersey Mike’s Subs: “Mary, Earn double points today only”
• Guess: “Tonight only: A denim lover’s dream”

Curiosity:

1. Have You Seen Sheep Dance? (Allbirds)
2. You’re Invited (Birchbox)
3. THIS is: High-performance ✅ sustainable ✅ already our best seller ✅ (Frank and Oak)
4. When life gives you cupcakes… (Johnny Cupcakes)
5. It’s Arrived. (Huckberry)
6. Shhh… Don’t tell anyone (ESQIDO)
7. Is it your lucky day? (Death Wish Coffee)
8. You can’t come in (Glossier)
9. They did WHAT with a pair of Crocs? (Crocs)
10. Your hair care routine is missing something… (Function of Beauty)
11. they said it couldn’t be done (Recess)
12. What you’ve been waiting for (Away)
13. You’ve never seen a suit this colour… (Shinesty)

Social Proof Subject Lines:

1. MAC Cosmetics: Fans are getting REAL about new Studio Fix Stick
2. Framebridge: Don’t just take our word for it.
3. Birchbox: We’ve Heard Some Good Things…
4. Morphe: Yeah, what they said
5. Beauty Bay: Guess what Olivia Buckland is wearing? 
6. Aerie: “Crown jewel of sweatshirts.”
7. Origins: Find Out Why This Fave Is Sold Every 10 Secs…
8. Huckberry: “Want.” — everyone
9. Warby Parker: You might have some questions
10. IGK: Rumor has it…

Follow Up Subject Lines:

• Proven: Your Place in Line is Going, Going…
• Too Faced: All You Have To Do Is Get What You Want
• Care/Of: Let’s make a plan
• Tuft & Needle: You Should Sleep on Big Decisions.
• Warby Parker: Whalen felt the connection
• Sock Fancy: Still thinking it over? Maybe this will help…

• Y’OUR: should you buy expensive skin care
• Vinomofo: The 2nd rule of Vinomofo: never leave a wine behind.
• The Kewl Shop: More about our Sweety Flared Bandage Dress
• Fab: There must have been a mistake, you left this behind
• Bath & Body Works: Trust your instincts.
• AYR: Just lookin out for you 
• Shinesty: You left your stuff at our place…

Cart Abandonment Subject Lines:

• AllSaints: There’s still time!
• JRINK: Uh oh, your cart is about to sell out.
• Sweaty Betty: Don’t miss out!
• Crate and Barrel: We’ve held your cart for a limited time only.
• MAC Cosmetics: View Your Cart Now Before It Expires!
• Fabletics: [Name], item(s) in your cart are selling fast!
• ASICS Tiger: Get it before it’s gone…
• Huckberry: Just a couple left…
• Too Faced: “You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone” -Your Basket
• Zalando: Lucky you! An item in your shopping cart is now on sale

Travel Agency Subject Lines:

• Vrbo: Explore trips with flexible cancellation
• Broadway Travel: Get booking now for summer 2022!
• Hays Travel: Zero Deposit Event | Coming Soon!
• Intrepid Travel: Which countries are open for travel now?
• Travel Republic: Goodbye Rain. Hello Spain
• Barrhead Travel: Amazing worldwide cruise adventures | Book today
• Avoya Travel: Your Next Adventure Is Closer Than You Think!
• Fodor’s Travel: 8 Places in the U.S. Where You Can Actually See the Northern Lights
• Titan Travel: We’ve got a ticket to ride…
• Best At Travel: Spotlight On Mykonos 

Fashion Subject Lines:

• Kate Spade: let’s start this off with a gift: enjoy 10% off your next purchase
• Forever 21: A Welcome Gift Just For You…
• J.Crew Factory: That was a good move
• Levi’s: It’s official. You’re one of us. (Here’s 20% off)

• Everlane: We’re Glad You’re Here
• Tailgate: Congrats, you made the cut – here’s 25% off.
• Bonobos: SAAALE! Extra 40%! Sorry for yelling!
• American Eagle: A special discount just for you, Seray
• Hush Puppies: Save BIG on bestsellers
• Levi’s: You Won’t Regret Opening This Email

Automotive Subject Lines:

• Tesla: Meet Model S
• Peugeot: The New 308 is coming. Are you ready?
• BMW: Discover the excitement at every turn
• Chevrolet: Adventure Awaits: Trailblazer and Tahoe Take On the Wilderness
• Mercedes-Benz: It’s all inside: HGTV® Smart Home, Maybach S-Class & giving back
• Kia: We Will Buy Any Car Regardless Of Year Make And Model!
• Toyota: Ramona, want to know what the future holds?
• Subaru: You’re choosing a winner
• Lexus: Lexus Drive Event: Last Chance to Register!
• Nissan: When your car speaks with both intention and emotion

Nonprofit Subject Lines:

• 4Ocean: Happy World Ocean Day!
• Alzheimer’s Association: Don’t miss out on this 2X match opportunity.
• Your American Cancer Society: Matched gifts for Giving Day ending soon
• Donorbox: Did you know that your nonprofit has superpowers? ⚡
• Human Rights Campaign: Happy Membership Appreciation Day 
• International Rescue Committee: You + Sesame Workshop Muppets bring joy to refugee children
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: There Are No Words To Explain This Feeling
• Neon One: Clean up your monthly giving emails with these templates
• Planned Parenthood: Give us another chance?
• Save the Children: You must see this

Spring Subject Lines:

• Cravory Cookies:  Spring Treats
• Bath & Body Works: spring—but bring it inside.
• Bath & Body Works: hand soaps. ✔spring scents. ✔self-care. ✔
• Pura Vida Bracelets: NEW now: spring florals 
• Torrid:  Time to spring forward
• Banana Republic: 30 Days Free: Your Spring Rental Wardrobe
• Red Rooster Coffee Roaster: ⚡ Ends at midnight! Spring FLASH SALE happening now.
• Birchbox: Spring into this deal…Ready. Set. GLOW!
• Too Faced: April Showers Bring: SPRING MAKEUP
• Michael Kors: These Are The Most Loved Styles Of Spring

Summer Subject Lines:

• Pull&Bear: Summer!
• Crocs: Florals are in for SUMMER 
• ASOS: Summer, say  to prints
• Philosophy: Dear diary, this Summer… I’ll be a little style hunter! 
• Pura Vida Bracelets: What’s hot this summer 
• Bath & Body Works: on the calendar: summer & sale. 
• Ulta Beauty: Oh, hey summer 
• Bath & Body Works: summer. semi-annual sale. it’s back. 
• Pull&Bear: Shorts + Tops + Sandals = Summer vibes 
• Estee Lauder: Escape to Summer 

Fall Subject Lines:

1. HEMA: something spooky’s going on | mystery discount | at least 10% off
2. KiwiCo: Spooky Mystery Savings Have Arrived
3. Cravory Cookies: Get Ready for Halloween – 20%OFF ENTIRE ORDER
4. PatPat: Trick or Treat? Collect Candies and get $500 Cash Reward now
5. MAC Cosmetics: What’s better than Halloween candy? FREE Glitter!
6. Bobbi Brown: Halloween Inspiration: 70s Glam
7. Miss Selfridge: The Devil Wears Miss Selfridge 
8. IGK Hair: No Tricks, Just Treats
9. MAC Cosmetics:  Halloween faves look good on you, boo!
10. Greetabl: What do ghosts eat for breakfast? 

Winter Email Subject Lines:

1. L’Oreal Paris: Must-Have Products to Help Your Hair this Winter.
2. Origins. Bye Winter-Weary Skin! Treat Overnight With AHAs
3. Too Faced: Winter-Proof Your Skincare Routine
4. Huckberry: The Annual Winter Sale

1. Prose: Escape winter with Oasis
2. Patagonia: Winter sale ends tomorrow
3. KiwiCo: Winter savings on all lines
4. Vrbo: Winter isn’t over just yet…
5. American Apparel: Winter Bottoms and Tops to Match.
6. Anthropologie: let’s pretend it’s not winter…

Black Friday Subject Lines:

1. Levi’s: Early access to Black Friday deals unlocked.
2. Paperchase: You’re on the nice list – 25% off for you
3. Miss Selfridge: Been waiting for Black Friday? TODAY’S THE DAY
4. Cloth & Paper: Black Friday’s Starting Early! 
5. Greetabl: Early Access: Up to 30% Off Gifts 
6. Ralph Lauren: Black Friday Priority Access: Up to 30% Off
7. Torrid: Black Friday’s here early 
8. Fenty Beauty: Black Friday’s early to the party this year
9. Estee Lauder: Rikke, 25% Off for E-Listers Only  We’re Thankful for You!
10. Hollister:❗ Seray, get 25 to 40% off BEFORE. EVERYONE. ELSE.

Event Subject Lines:

1. Hi [Name], free [Date]? Join us at [Event Name]!
2. Meet us at [Location] for [Event Name]!
3. Join all major [topic] influencers on [Event Name]
4. Book your place at [Event Name]

For Returning Guests Subject Lines:

1. Special offers and early offers for our fans!
2. Exclusive ticket price for [Recipient Name]
3. Hi, [Name]! It’s time again: [Event Name] is here!

For Last-Minute Event Reminders Subject Lines:

1. Last chance to see [Speakers/Players] live on [Event Name]!
2. Don’t miss [Event Name]! Get tickets before it’s too late!
3. [Event Name] is almost sold out. Get your ticket now!
4. Registration is almost closed for [Event Name], save your spot!

For Post-Event Follow Up Email:

1. Take this survey to help us improve [Event Name]
2. Have a minute? Share your thoughts on [Event Name]
3. Thank you, [Name], for attending [Name of Event]

Funny Subject Lines:

1. Eater Boston: “Where to Drink Beer Right Now” (Sent at 6:45 am on a Wednesday.)
2. OpenTable: “Licking your phone never tasted so good”
3. Groupon: “Deals That Make Us Proud (Unlike Our Nephew, Steve)”
4. The Muse: “We Like Being Used”
5. Warby Parker: “Pairs nicely with spreadsheets”
6. UncommonGoods: “As You Wish” (A reference to the movie The Princess Bride.)
7. Travelocity: “Need a day at the beach? Just scratch n’ sniff your way to paradise…”
8. TicTail: “Boom shakalak! Let’s get started.”
9. Thrillist: “Try To Avoid These 27 People On New Year’s Eve”
10. Baby Bump: “Yes, I’m Pregnant. You Can Stop Staring At My Belly Now.”
11. Gozengo: “NEW! Vacation on Mars”
12. The Hustle: “Look what you did, you little jerk…” (This one’s a reference to the movie Home Alone. We hope.)

Personal Subject Lines

1. Guess: “Mary, check out these hand-picked looks”
2. Rent the Runway: “Happy Birthday Mary – Surprise Inside!”
3. Bonnie Fahy: “Mary, do you remember me?”
4. Kimra Luna: “I didn’t see your name in the comments!?”
5. John Lee Dumas: “Are you coming?”
6. UrbanDaddy: “You’ve Changed”
7. Influitive: “So I’ll pick you up at 7?”
8. James Malinchak: “Crazy Invitation, I am Going to Buy You Lunch…”
9. Brooklinen: “Vanilla or Chocolate?”
10. Sam from The Hustle: “I love you”
11. Ryan Levesque: “Seriously, Who DOES This?”
12. Jon Morrow: “Quick favor?”
13. Mary Fernandez: “you free this Thurs at 12PM PST? [guest blogging class]”
14. Mary Fernandez: “? your detailed results…”
15. Syed from OptinMonster: “300% increase in revenue with a single option + a neat growth trick from my mastermind!”
16. Revolution Tea: “Thanks for helping us”
17. Harry’s: “Two razors for your friends (on us)”

The Product Launch Subject Lines:

1. Guess what you’re getting early access to…
2. Invite only: Get a first look at [your brand’s] new product.
3. [Product name] is coming and you could get early access ���

Last Chance Subject Lines:

1. Tarte: say goodbye to your exclusive 20% offer
2. Violet Grey: There’s Still Time To Save On These Exclusives
3. Urban Outfitters: Clock’s ticking ⏲ 50% OFF 500+ items
4. Torrid: BOGO free clearance is over in 5…4…3…
5. ThinkGeek: Buy One Get One Free OR ELSE
6. The Spinsterz: It’s there and then it’s GONE. POOF. 
7. Snowe: URGENT: Need by EOD 
8. Proven: bye, bye, bye
9. Third Love: Don’t miss out on 30% off!
10. west elm: Ho Ho HURRY. There’s 20% off Christmas decorations ⛄

The Shocking or Unusual Subject Line:

1. Oh ���! Last Chance for a FREE Gift! (BarkBox)
2. Don’t drink the Soap. It doesn’t taste as good as it smells. (Black Wolf)
3. Disappearing soon… they’re here for a good time, not a long time, you know? (Doe Lashes)

Creative Subject Lines:

1. Torrid: It’s a plaid, plaid world
2. Sock Fancy: You Doughn’t Want to Miss Out on This Pair! 
3. Lush: Flick here for vegan eyeliners ⚡
4. Function of Beauty: so long, milk(shea)ke 
5. Death Wish Coffee: Sun’s out, mugs out
6. Chubbies: ereht ih
7. Shinesty: Rum-pum-pum-pump up the holiday jams
8. Recess: 10/10 would not wormhole again
9. Poo~Pourri: Ready. Sit. GO! ✈
10. ThinkGeek: A Sale of ❄ and

Vanity:

206. Guess: “Don’t wear last year’s styles.”

• Fabletics: “Your Butt Will Look Great in These Workout Pants”
• Jeremy Gitomer: “How Have You Progressed Since the Third Grade?”

209. Rapha: “Gift inspiration for the discerning cyclist”

• La Mer: “Age-defying beauty tricks”
• Pop Physique: “Get Ready. Keep the Pie Off Your Thighs Returns.”
• Rapha: “As worn in the World Tour”
• Sephora: “Products the celebs are wearing”

Greed:

• Topshop: “Meet your new jeans”
• Topshop: “Get a head start on summer”
• HP: “Flash. Sale. Alert.”
• HP: “New must-haves for your office”
• Seafolly: “A new product you won’t pass on”
• Guess: “25% off your favorites”
• Rip Curl: “Two for two”
• La Mer: “A little luxury at a great price”
• Rapha: “Complimentary gift wrap on all purchases”
• The Black Tux: “Get priority access.”

Sloth:

• Syed from OptinMonster: “✔ 63-Point Checklist for Creating the Ultimate Optin Form”
• Syed from OptinMonster: “Grow your email list 10X ⚡ faster with these 30 content upgrade ideas”
• Ramit Sethi: “How to email a busy person (including a word-for-word script)”
• Digital Marketer: “Steal these email templates…”
• Digital Marketer: “A Native Ad in 60 Minutes or Less”
• Digital Marketer: “212 blog post ideas”

Pain Points:

• Pizza Hut: “Feed your guests without breaking the bank”
• IKEA: “Where do all these toys go?”
• IKEA: “Get more kitchen space with these easy fixes”
• HP: “Stop wasting money on ink”
• Sephora: “Your beauty issues, solved”
• Uber: “Since we can’t all win the lottery…”
• Thrillist: “How to Survive Your Next Overnight Flight”
• Guess: “Wanted: Cute and affordable fashions”
• Evernote: “Stop wasting time on mindless work”
• Duolingo: “Learn a language with only 5 minutes per day”

Retargeting:

• Nick Stephenson: “How you can afford Your First 10,000 Readers (closing tonight)”
• Bonobos: “Hey, forget something? Here’s 20% off.”
• Target: “The price dropped for something in your cart”
• Syed from Envira: “Mary, your Envira account is on hold!”
• Syed from Envira: “I’m deleting your Envira account”
• Ugmonk: “Offering you my personal email”
• Animoto: “Did you miss out on some of these new features?”
• Pinterest: “Good News: Your Pin’s price dropped!”
• Unroll.Me: “⚠ Unroll.Me has stopped working”
• Vivino: “We are not gonna Give Up on You!”

Welcome Subject Lines:

• . McBride Sisters Co: “Thanks for subscribing to our newsletter!”
• 77. Mayvenn Hair: “Open this for $20 off”
• 78. Proper Gnar: “The latest news from Proper Gnar: Subscription Confirmed”
• 79. Bread Beauty Supply: “Let’s get this BREAD ”
• 80. S’well: “Welcome to S’well! Your offer is waiting

Straightforward:

• Al Franken: “Yes, this is a fundraising email”
• AYR: “Best coat ever”
• Barack Obama: “Hey”
• …and these “boring” subject lines performed the highest out of 40 million emails, with open rates between 60-87%…
• 259.
• “[Company Name] Sales & Marketing Newsletter”
• “Eye on the [Company Name] Update (Oct 31 – Nov 4)”
• “[Company Name] Staff Shirts & Photos”
• “[Company Name] May 2005 News Bulletin!”
• “[Company Name] Newsletter – February 2006”
• “[Company Name] and [Company Name] Invites You!”
• “Happy Holidays from [Company Name]”
• “Invitation from [Company Name]”

Social Proof:

• Patagonia: “Top reviewed styles from customers like you.”
• Yummly: “Most Popular Recipes this Week”
• Target: “Moms are loving these fave maternity looks.”
• Foodtalk: “They call this bread heaven on earth.”

Fashion Subject Lines:

• Kate Spade: let’s start this off with a gift: enjoy 10% off your next purchase
• Forever 21: A Welcome Gift Just For You…
• J.Crew Factory: That was a good move
• Levi’s: It’s official. You’re one of us. (Here’s 20% off)
• Everlane: We’re Glad You’re Here
• Tailgate: Congrats, you made the cut – here’s 25% off.
• Bonobos: SAAALE! Extra 40%! Sorry for yelling!
• American Eagle: A special discount just for you, Seray
• Hush Puppies: Save BIG on bestsellers
• Levi’s: You Won’t Regret Opening This Email

Tap Into Positive Emotions:

• An exclusive look at our new features
• Our predictions for trends in 2021

Include a CTA:

• New expert webinar. Reserve your spot now!
• Subscribe now for daily beauty tips

Go Local:

• The best new restaurants in Los Angeles
• Join us at Millennium Park in Chicago

Problem-Based Subject Line:

• PosiRank: “Would You Like Posirank to Put Money in Your Pocket?”
• CoSchedule: “Write better headlines TODAY”
• Unstack: “Are you publishing the right types of blog posts?”
• Crafter’s Box: “Make a mid-week creative comeback”
• Trend Built: “How to increase your Instagram Story views”
• Shopify: “New Guide: How to grow retail during COVID-19”
• Built In NYC: “How Startups Can Address Stress Before It Becomes an Issue”
• Frase: “Reduce Content Creation Time by 40% with Frase Content”
• WordStream: “5 Tips to Navigate the Sunsetting of Modified Broad Match”
• Bloomingdales: “Need something today? Pick it up curbside or get it with same-day delivery!”

Test title case subject lines:

• Title case: Pack My Box With Five Dozen Liquor Jugs
• Sentence case: Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs
• Lower case: pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs

Exclusivity:

• Macy’s – Psst – it’s our Private Shopping Event & you’re invited
• DraftKings – Exclusive Offer: Play for FREE each week in August
• Hotwire Exclusive – Members can rent a car for less today only!
• Orbitz – These Insider Prices are for members only!

Use Humor to Your Advantage:

• A humorous email can brighten your readers’ day. This can even get them to look forward to receiving emails from you and looking for new content that you have to offer.
• Use humor to create a relationship with your subscribers. Having emails that do not sound too detached, impersonal, or boring are a great start to increasing your open rate.
• Whether you decide to make your emails sarcastic, satirical, or outrightly funny, make sure it’s also rich in value.

Avoid the SPAM words:

Are you using these spam trigger words in your emails’ subject lines

Spam filters can be triggered for a variety of reasons, causing your email to skip recipients’ inboxes and land straight in their spam inboxes. One of the easiest ways to avoid spam filters is by carefully choosing the words you use in your subject line.

Trigger words are known to cause problems and increase the chances of your email getting caught in a spam trap. By avoiding these words in your email subject lines, you can dramatically increase your chances of getting beyond the filters.

• Free!
• Discount!
• Credit
• Subscribe
• Loans
• call free
• call now!
• free offer
• free quote
• Congratulations
• amazing
• Opportunity
• money back
• no fees
• Winner
• risk free
• Offer expires

Use Emojis:

• Using emojis in your subject line will add colour to your message and make you come across as friendly.
• BaubleBar: “April showers bring ”
• 52. Unsun Cosmetics: “Welcome to Unsun! ”
• 53. Cat & Nat: “Whoa. We have a lot to share with you tonight ”
• 54. ClassPass: “Go from to for just $4”
• 55. UNLAX Candles: “We’re feeling lucky + generous! ”
• 56. Yummly: “ Berry impressive summer recipes”
• 57. IMPACT Branding & Design: “IMPACT Live: Last week to save ”
• 58. Hotjar: “Customise your visitor feedback experience ”
• 59. Sudara: “Look good, do good and feel good 20% off all robes”
• 60. Tea Drops: “A Little Welcome from Tea Drops Inside! ”

Use Optimized Images:

• Images speak a thousand words and more. Using images in your content will help users to relate more easily to the content of your email.
• An image can suffice as a summary of your email content and also creates better engagement with your subscribers.

Reengagement Subject Lines

• Dollar Shave Club: “Hey, did you forget to open this?”
• 42. The Bouqs Company: “Can You Believe It’s Been a Month?”
• 43. Chubbies Shorts: “Lemme Teleport You Back to Your Cart. Free Of Charge.”
• 44. The Danger Booth: “ Something new (and virtual!) from The Danger Booth…”
• 45. ClassPass: “New things are happening!”
• 46. Julep: “A special gift to say we’re thankful for you.”
• 47. Rakuten: “Looks like you forgot something”
• 48. Marriott Rewards: “We’ve missed you, [Name]! Please come back!”
• 49. Dote Shopping: “Your shopping bag misses you.”
• 50. Star Market: “Exciting changes are on the way!”

Lazy:

• “ ✔63 essential points for writing a good email”
• “Grow Your Email List x10 Faster  ⚡With These 30 Content Ideas.”
• “How to send an email to a busy person (included a verbatim script)”.
• “Steal those email templates…”
• “Create an ad in 60 minutes or less”
• “212 article ideas for your blog”

Weaknesses:

• Pizza Hut: “Feed your guests without breaking the bank”
• IKEA: “Where do all these toys go?”
• IKEA: “Get more kitchen space with these easy solutions”.
• HP: “Stop wasting money on ink”.
• Sephora: “Your beauty problems, solved”
• Uber: “Since we can’t all win the lottery….”
• Thrillist: “How to Survive Your Next Night Flight”
• Guess: “Wanted: Fashionscuteand affordable ”
• Evernote:“ Stop wasting your time mindlessly working ”.
• Duolingo: “Learn a language with just 5 minutes a day”

Avoid using ALL CAPS

• WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SPEND THIS HOLIDAY??

Avoid making false promises:

• Do not make false promises in the subject line and deviate from them in the email body content. This is called clickbait and is usually frowned upon.

Include Numbers and Lists:

• Try to add numbers and values wherever possible to attract readers. You can mention the discount value or use numbers to refer to the size of your listicle.
• The easiest 7 dinners that kids love
• 70% of people buy their gifts last minute
• Our top 10 lipsticks for fall

Make the recipient feel special:

Choose sentences that instantly grab the attention of the recipient and make them feel special. Here are some great examples:

• “You’re invited!”
• “For our beloved customers only”
• “An exclusive offer for you”

Segment your best email subject lines:

• Age range
• Industry
• Geography
• Job
• Behaviours

Then customize the subject line based on this trait to make it more relevant.

Catchy email subject lines:

• I got ANOTHER sweet clean FREEBIE for you!
• This is not another COVID email, {$name|default:”friend”}! It’s good news!
• [Freebie Friday] So many secrets…
• Welcome to your next escape
• I have a feeling YOU will love this!
• Happy Friday + Surprise Inside!?
• Are you an early bird?

• Did you invest in a financial product that wasn’t great?
• There are literally 101 free books in this email
• Life happens. And so do giveaways.

Make Customers Feel ‘Exclusive’

• “Exclusive gift”
• “Free Goodies”
• “Special Invitation”
• “Insider Appearance”
• “private invitation”
• “Discount just for you”
• “To our esteemed customers”

Say more for less:

• Keep your titles short. In fact, 28 to 39 characters in the subject line achieve the highest email visibility because more people read emails on the phone and cannot see all emails if the subject is too long.

Honesty is the best policy:

• lying or misleading with titles is not a good idea. Even if you increase your open rate for certain emails, you may annoy your recipients and delete them without opening future emails or simply unsubscribe.

Use Questions to Seek Attention:

• “Are you making these SEO mistakes?”
• “Do you know what went wrong with your website?”

Mention a mutual connection:

• “[Mutual contact] mentioned you”
• “Hello – [Name], [Mutual Contact] said we should connect”
• “I saw you in [Shared interest / social group]. Can we connect? “
• “Hello, [name], we met at [conference / event].”

Thank you email subject lines:

• We are so thankful for YOU
• Thank You for Saying YES!
• Dearest,{$name} Thank You for your love and support on my New Novel!
• Thank you for sticking with me! Check inside for a special giveaway!
• ★★★ Thanks for subscribing! Open to get your gift! ★★★
• Poll Results and Thank You Bonuses! (LOTS of goodies inside!)
• Thank You for Being Amazing!
• Here’s a little thank you present for sticking with me…
• Thanks for signing up! **Attention required so you don’t miss a thing!**
• Welcome! Here’s a little FREEBIE to say thank you for joining the fun!

Wrap up:

• Use a few of the words that are proven to increase open rates.
• Avoid the terms that typically decrease open rates.
• Test using a number in your subject line.
• Include at least one emoji.
• Make it about 17-24 characters long.
• Shoot for approximately 3-5 words.
• Write it in title case.
• Utilize preheader text.
• Learn from other companies.
• You’ve got this.

When writing subject lines for your emails, keep it engaging, simple, and on-brand. Don’t forget to appeal to the emotions and needs of your target buyers, and most importantly, have fun — include emojis, puns, or references to pop culture. Your emails will get opened, guaranteed.