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I Used AI to Write 100 Cold Emails. Here's What Actually Got Replies.

After A/B testing dozens of AI-generated subject lines, email bodies, and CTAs, I found the structure that consistently gets responses.

These are from a 50-template pack I compiled covering marketing, coding, writing, data, and translation.

The Cold Email That Works

Write a 5-email cold outreach sequence for [COMPANY] targeting [ROLE].
Goal: book a 15-min discovery call. Tone: professional but warm.
Each email under 120 words. Include subject lines with emojis.
Email #3 should include a relevant case study placeholder.
End with a clear CTA.
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Why it works: It forces the AI to think in sequence — each email builds on the last. The "case study placeholder" in email #3 adds social proof at the exact moment most prospects hesitate.

The LinkedIn Post That Gets 3x Engagement

Write a LinkedIn post about [INSIGHT] from the perspective of [ROLE].
Structure: bold opening → personal anecdote → key lesson →
actionable takeaway → question for engagement. Under 1,300 chars.
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The Landing Page Formula

Write hero copy for [PRODUCT]. Include: main headline (6-10 words),
subheadline (15-20 words), 3 benefit bullet points, CTA button text,
and a social proof line. Benefit-driven, not feature-driven.
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The Facebook Ad That Beats Scroll-Fatigue

Write 3 variations of a Facebook ad for [PRODUCT] targeting [AUDIENCE].
Each: headline (under 27 chars), primary text (under 125 chars), CTA.
Use emotional triggers and social proof.
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Data Analysis for People Who "Aren't Data People"

Analyze this dataset: [DATA]. Identify: top 3 trends, 2 surprising findings,
1 recommendation per finding, 2 questions the data raises.
Present as a bulleted memo for a busy executive.
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These are from a full pack of 50 templates: Marketing (10), Writing (10), Coding (10), Data Analysis (10), Translation (10).

👉 Get all 50 for \$4.99 →

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