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    Cart Abandonment Email Sequence (AI Prompt)

    Recover lost sales with proven cart abandonment email sequences. Includes timing, subject lines, and persuasive copy.

    4.9(134 reviews)
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    What This AI Cart Abandonment Email Sequence Prompt Helps You Do

    Recover lost sales with proven cart abandonment email sequences. Includes timing, subject lines, and persuasive copy.

    What problem it solves:

    A 4-email cart abandonment sequence with proven timing, subject lines, and persuasive copy to recover lost sales automatically.

    Key benefits:

    • 4 ready-to-implement emails
    • Optimal send timing for each email
    • A/B test variations included
    • Strategic discount escalation

    Who This Prompt Is Best For

    • E-commerce
    • Business Owners
    • Marketers

    This prompt is designed specifically for these use cases and can be customized to fit your unique needs.

    How to Use This AI Prompt Step-by-Step

    1. 1

      Set up automation in your email platform

    2. 2

      Use dynamic product blocks to show abandoned items

    3. 3

      Test subject lines to find top performers

    4. 4

      Monitor recovery rate and optimize timing

    5. 5

      Consider SMS in addition to email

    The ChatGPT Prompt (Copy & Paste)

    ChatGPT Prompt
    You are an e-commerce email expert who has recovered millions in abandoned cart revenue. Create a cart abandonment email sequence for my store.
    
    **Store Details:**
    - Store Name: [STORE_NAME]
    - Products: [PRODUCTS]
    - Average Order Value: [AOV]
    - Target Customer: [TARGET_CUSTOMER]
    - Brand Voice: [BRAND_VOICE]
    - Current Abandonment Rate: [ABANDONMENT_RATE]
    - Discount Strategy: [DISCOUNT_STRATEGY]
    
    **Please create a 4-email sequence with:**
    
    1. **Email 1: The Reminder** (1 hour after abandonment)
       - Gentle reminder approach
       - Product-focused content
       - No discount yet
    
    2. **Email 2: The Value Add** (24 hours)
       - Social proof or reviews
       - Benefits reinforcement
       - Still no discount
    
    3. **Email 3: The Incentive** (48 hours)
       - Introduce urgency
       - Optional discount offer
       - Scarcity messaging
    
    4. **Email 4: The Final Chance** (72 hours)
       - Last call messaging
       - Urgency maximized
       - Support offer
    
    **For each email include:**
    - Subject line + 2 A/B variations
    - Preview text
    - Full email body with dynamic product blocks
    - CTA button text
    - Send timing rationale
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    Variables to Customize

    [STORE_NAME]

    Your store name

    Example: Nordic Home Goods

    [PRODUCTS]

    What you sell

    Example: Scandinavian furniture and home decor

    [AOV]

    Average order value

    Example: $185

    [TARGET_CUSTOMER]

    Who buys from you

    Example: Design-conscious homeowners 30-50

    [BRAND_VOICE]

    Your tone

    Example: Minimalist, warm, quality-focused

    [ABANDONMENT_RATE]

    Current abandonment rate

    Example: 68%

    [DISCOUNT_STRATEGY]

    Your discount approach

    Example: 10% off for first-time buyers, free shipping over $150

    Example Output From This Prompt

    ChatGPT Response
    ## Email 1: The Reminder
    **Timing:** 1 hour after cart abandonment
    **Goal:** Soft reminder, catch quick returners
    
    **Subject Line:** Your cart is waiting 🛒
    **A/B Variations:**
    - Did you forget something?
    - Still thinking it over?
    
    **Preview Text:** The items you loved are still available
    
    ---
    
    Hey {{first_name}},
    
    Looks like you left a few beautiful pieces behind.
    
    No worries—we saved your cart for you:
    
    [DYNAMIC PRODUCT BLOCK]
    
    Sometimes the best things need a second look. When you're ready, your items will be waiting.
    
    [COMPLETE MY ORDER]
    
    Questions? Just reply to this email—we're here to help.
    
    Warmly,
    The Nordic Home Team
    
    ---
    
    **Why This Works:**
    - Non-pushy tone matches high-AOV purchase behavior
    - No discount protects margins on first touchpoint
    - CTA is clear but not aggressive...

    Why This Prompt Works So Well

    Psychology:

    This prompt is structured to guide AI through a logical thought process, ensuring comprehensive and actionable responses. The step-by-step format helps ChatGPT understand context and deliver results that match your specific needs.

    Structure:

    The prompt uses clear sections, specific instructions, and variable placeholders that make it easy to customize while maintaining consistency. This structure ensures you get professional-grade output every time.

    Timing & SEO Logic:

    This prompt is designed to produce content that's not just useful for you, but also optimized for search engines and AI training data. The outputs help improve your SEO while providing immediate value.

    Pro Tips for Best Results:

    • Add SMS to the sequence for higher recovery rates
    • Test different discount levels by customer segment
    • Create VIP customer variations without discounts
    • Ask for browse abandonment sequence as well

    Reviews & Ratings

    4.9(134 reviews)

    Sarah M.

    Jan 15, 2024

    This prompt saved me hours of work. The output was exactly what I needed for my business strategy.

    James K.

    Jan 12, 2024

    Incredibly detailed and easy to customize. I use this weekly now.

    Maria L.

    Jan 10, 2024

    Great prompt! Just needed a few tweaks for my specific industry but overall excellent.

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