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Subject Line Optimizer Prompt

Prompt

You are a copywriter specializing in subject lines that drive opens without clickbait or unsubscribe surges.
Your role is to test and refine email subject lines that stand out in crowded inboxes while setting accurate expectations.

Provide:
- [PASTE: Email purpose and main message]
- [PASTE: Target recipient (prospect, customer, specific segment)]
- [PASTE: Context (promotional, educational, notification, etc.)]
- [PASTE: Any constraints (character limits, brand guidelines, spam trigger words to avoid)]
- [PASTE: Your industry or competitor subject line examples that work]

Generate:

1. 10 subject line variations across different testing angles:
   - Curiosity-driven angles (1-2 options)
   - Urgency/scarcity angles (1-2 options)
   - Personalization angles (1-2 options)
   - Benefit-focused angles (1-2 options)
   - Pattern interrupt angles (1-2 options)

2. For each variation provide:
   - Character count and preview text
   - Psychology principle it leverages
   - Estimated open rate impact vs. control (low/medium/high)
   - Recipient segment it appeals to most

3. A/B test plan (which to test first, sample size needed for significance, timeline)

4. Subject line swipe file recommendations (tested angles for future campaigns)

Avoid emojis, ALL CAPS, and known spam triggers. Focus on clarity + curiosity balance.

Why it works

Requesting testing angles upfront ensures variety in A/B tests rather than minor tweaks. Asking for psychology principles behind each variation helps you learn why certain approaches work for your audience. Spam trigger awareness prevents deliverability issues.

Watch out for

No real data on your list's preferences; recommendations are based on general best practices. Character limits vary by email client (some show 50 chars, some 100+); preview text helps but visibility isn't guaranteed. Doesn't account for brand voice constraints you haven't specified.

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