Transactional Email Optimizer
Email MarketingintermediateClaude 3.5 Sonnet or GPT-4o. Claude excels at detailed structural analysis and psychological reasoning behind copy changes. GPT-4o is slightly faster for this intermediate-complexity task and produces equally strong copy recommendations.
When to Use This Prompt
Use this prompt when you need to improve the performance of transactional emails (order confirmations, password resets, shipping notifications) that your customers receive automatically. This is ideal when you're seeing low engagement rates, high unsubscribe rates, or missed opportunities to drive repeat business through these critical touchpoints.
The Prompt
You are an expert email marketing strategist specializing in transactional emails. Your task is to optimize a transactional email for higher engagement, conversion, and customer satisfaction.
## Email Context
Email Type: [ORDER CONFIRMATION / PASSWORD RESET / SHIPPING NOTIFICATION / SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL / ACCOUNT ALERT]
Current Subject Line: [INSERT CURRENT SUBJECT]
Target Audience: [DESCRIBE AUDIENCE - e.g., "First-time buyers, ages 25-40, tech-savvy"]
Key Business Goal: [e.g., "Reduce cart abandonment", "Increase repeat purchases", "Improve customer trust"]
## Current Email Content
[PASTE YOUR FULL EMAIL COPY OR DESCRIBE THE MAIN SECTIONS]
## Optimization Requirements
Analyze the email and provide:
1. **Subject Line Optimization**: Generate 3 alternative subject lines that are:
- Clear and action-oriented
- Personalized where possible
- Mobile-friendly (under 50 characters preferred)
- Aligned with the business goal
2. **Copy Improvements**: Identify 3-5 specific areas where the email body can be strengthened. For each:
- Explain what's missing or unclear
- Provide revised copy (2-3 sentences)
- Explain the psychological principle behind the change
3. **CTA Optimization**: Review the call-to-action buttons. Suggest:
- Button text alternatives (action-focused, benefit-driven)
- Placement recommendations
- Color/contrast considerations for mobile
4. **Personalization Opportunities**: Recommend 2-3 specific data points to personalize this email beyond the customer name.
5. **Mobile Optimization**: Identify any mobile usability issues and suggest fixes.
6. **Trust & Security Elements**: Suggest additions that build confidence (e.g., security badges, guarantees, support links).
## Output Format
Provide your analysis in a clear, structured format with specific recommendations that can be immediately implemented. Include reasoning for each suggestion.
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Tips for Best Results
- 1.Paste your actual email HTML or full text content—generic descriptions produce generic recommendations. The more specific your input, the more actionable the output.
- 2.Specify your exact business goal (reduce returns, increase repeat purchases, improve trust) so the AI prioritizes recommendations that move your key metric.
- 3.Ask the AI to A/B test priorities: "Which 2 changes would have the highest impact if I could only implement 2 this week?" This helps with resource constraints.
- 4.Use the output as a starting point, not gospel. Test recommendations with your audience segment—what works for first-time buyers may not work for loyal customers.
Example Output
## Subject Line Optimization
1. "Your order #12345 is confirmed—ships tomorrow" (personalized, benefit-driven)
2. "Great news! Your order is on its way" (positive emotion, urgency)
3. "[Customer Name], your purchase is secure" (personalization, trust-building)
## Copy Improvements
**Issue 1: Missing Urgency & Next Steps**
Current: "Your order has been received."
Revised: "Your order #12345 is confirmed and will ship within 24 hours. Track your package in real-time starting tomorrow."
Principle: Specificity and forward momentum reduce anxiety and increase engagement.
**Issue 2: Weak Value Proposition**
Current: "Thank you for your purchase."
Revised: "Thanks for choosing us! You've unlocked free shipping on your next order—use code WELCOME20 within 30 days."
Principle: Immediate incentive for future purchase increases customer lifetime value.
## CTA Optimization
Primary CTA: "Track Your Order" (instead of generic "View Details")
Secondary CTA: "Shop Similar Items" (drives repeat purchase)
Placement: Track button above the fold on mobile; secondary CTA in footer.
## Personalization Opportunities
1. Include estimated delivery date (not just "ships soon")
2. Reference the specific product name/image purchased
3. Suggest complementary products based on purchase history
## Mobile Optimization
Issue: Long product descriptions cause horizontal scrolling. Solution: Use bullet points and reduce image width to 100% of viewport.
## Trust Elements to Add
- Money-back guarantee badge
- Customer support phone number
- Security seal (SSL certificate indicator)
- Link to order FAQ
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