Preguntas frecuentes
How far in advance should I start launch email campaigns?
Start building awareness 6-8 weeks before launch. Begin with general teaser emails introducing the problem your product solves. 4-5 weeks before launch, announce the product and open your waitlist. Start revealing features and benefits weekly. 2 weeks before launch, send countdown sequences ramping up frequency. One week before, send every 2-3 days building urgency. Launch day should have at least 2-3 emails (morning announcement, midday reminder, evening deadline). Post-launch emails continue weekly for at least 4 weeks with customer success stories and feature education. This timeline gives you maximum awareness without launch fatigue.
What should my first teaser email be about?
Start by articulating the problem you're solving, not the product features. Most people don't care about features; they care about results. Lead with a relatable pain point: "You're tired of manually..." or "Imagine if you could...". Build curiosity by hinting at a solution but not revealing it yet. Keep teasers short and scannable. Include a call to action like "Join the waitlist to be notified" but don't make it feel urgent yet. This first email educates your audience on why this problem matters and positions you as understanding their pain.
How do I create urgency without being pushy?
Real scarcity creates authentic urgency. Limited early-bird pricing, exclusive bonuses for launch week only, or tiered early access all create genuine time pressure. Communicate these limits clearly in subject lines and email copy. Don't lie about scarcity or urgency. Instead, frame honestly: "First 100 customers get lifetime access at this price" is more effective than vague "Limited time offer" language. Use countdown timers in emails showing hours remaining before pricing increases. This feels more persuasive than emotional manipulation. Include clear deadlines and explain what changes after that date.
Should I offer launch specials or introductory pricing?
Launch specials work well because they attract deal-seekers and create urgency. However, price too low and you'll attract the wrong customers who never pay full price. Consider these options: limited-time percentage off (20-30%), one-time bonus (free tier unlocked), or payment term special (annual plan discount). Make the offer clear in every launch email subject line and opening. Explain the value they're getting, not just the discount. Include a deadline showing when price increases. Track customers acquired at special pricing versus regular pricing to see if they have different lifetime values.
How do I handle waitlist tiers and manage expectations?
Transparent tier management builds trust. Explain upfront how many tiers you have and who gets access in each wave. Show their current position: "You're #47 on the waitlist, #8 in VIP tier." Offer ways to move up tiers (share the waitlist link for bumps, purchase related products for VIP status). Send emails to each tier at different times: VIPs get 48-hour early access, then general waitlist. Update people hourly or daily on access rollout showing progress ("3,000 people now have access, your turn is coming soon"). This transparency prevents frustration and keeps people engaged during the access waves.
What should my launch day email sequence look like?
Start with a bang. First email (morning) announces general availability with excitement: "It's here!" Include a prominent buy button or link, key benefits, and launch-only pricing. Second email (early afternoon, 6 hours later) shows early adoption momentum: "500 people have already signed up." Add social proof through testimonials if you have them. Third email (evening) creates deadline urgency: "Only 12 hours to get launch pricing." Make each email unique in subject line and content, not repetitive. If you have VIP customers buying before general release, showcase that in emails to the general waitlist to create FOMO. Space emails 4-6 hours apart so people see them at different times of day.