How to Craft the Perfect Abandoned Cart SMS Message

Seventy percent. That's the brutal reality of online shopping—70% of carts get abandoned before checkout. You've spent money driving traffic to your store, your products caught their attention, they even added items to their cart. And then... nothing. They're gone. While most merchants throw generic "You forgot something!" emails into the void and hope for the best, there's a recovery channel sitting right in your customers' pockets with a 98% open rate. SMS cart recovery isn't just another marketing tactic—it's behavioral psychology delivered through the most intimate communication channel we have. The difference between a merchant who sends bland reminder texts and one who recovers 15-25% of abandoned carts comes down to understanding why people abandon, when they're receptive to returning, and how to craft messages that feel like helpful nudges rather than desperate pleas. Let's break down the science and strategy behind SMS messages that actually convert.

Understanding the Psychology Behind Cart Abandonment

Before you can craft messages that bring customers back, you need to understand why they left in the first place. Cart abandonment isn't a monolithic problem with a one-size-fits-all solution. Different shoppers abandon for wildly different reasons, and treating them all the same is like prescribing the same medicine for every ailment.

The Window Shopper vs. Dedicated Buyer Framework

Here's something most merchants miss: not everyone who abandons a cart was actually planning to buy. Research shows that 59% of cart abandoners are what we call "window shoppers"—people genuinely interested in your products but lacking immediate purchase intent. These are the visitors who spend extended sessions browsing multiple products, adding and removing items from their cart like they're curating a wishlist, visiting your site repeatedly over days or weeks without ever converting. They engage heavily with product descriptions and reviews because they're in research mode, not buying mode.

On the flip side, you have dedicated buyers. These are the high-intent visitors who've mentally committed to the purchase. They navigate directly to specific products, add items to their cart quickly, and immediately attempt checkout. There's minimal comparison shopping because they've already made their decision. The purchase timeline is clear in their minds.

The strategic implication here is massive: window shoppers need motivation and urgency to push them over the line, while dedicated buyers just need you to remove friction and build trust. And here's the kicker—proper segmentation prevents margin erosion by avoiding unnecessary discounts to people who were going to buy anyway. Sending a 20% off code to someone who was already reaching for their credit card? That's just leaving money on the table.

The "I'll Buy Later" Mindset: Procrastination vs. Price Sensitivity

Let's talk about one of the most frustrating stats in e-commerce: 43% of cart abandoners were simply "just browsing." They weren't facing genuine purchase barriers—no sticker shock, no complicated checkout, no security concerns. They just... didn't feel like buying right then.

The psychological triggers behind this are fascinating. There's decision paralysis from overwhelming product choices. When you offer 47 shades of blue, customers freeze. Loss aversion creates a fear of making the wrong purchase decision—what if they find something better tomorrow? Present bias makes people value immediate rewards (keeping their money now) over future benefits (enjoying your product later). And anchoring effects have customers waiting for "better" deals because they've been conditioned to expect sales.

This creates what I call the Procrastination Loop: Interest leads to Intent, which leads to Delay, which leads to Forget, which leads to Never Purchase. Each step in this loop represents lost revenue. The advantage SMS has over email is its ability to break through this cycle with immediate, personal urgency. A text message doesn't sit unopened in an inbox for three days. It demands attention right now.

Pre-Decisional Conflict and Purchase Hesitation

Academic research has identified something called pre-decisional conflict as a significant predictor of cart abandonment. This is the internal struggle customers experience before making a purchase decision. Think of it as the mental tug-of-war between competing motivations.

The conflict sources are varied. Some customers have research purpose conflicts—they're browsing for information rather than making an immediate purchase. They're in learning mode, not buying mode. Others engage in entertainment browsing, treating shopping as a leisure activity rather than goal-directed behavior. They're not actually trying to solve a problem; they're just enjoying the experience of looking.

Then there are perceived cost concerns. Even if your prices are competitive, customers worry about hidden fees, shipping costs, or the total investment required. And transaction inconvenience—complex checkout processes or security concerns—adds another layer of resistance.

Your SMS resolution strategy should address these specific conflict points through targeted messaging and clear value propositions. Don't just say "Complete your order." Explain why completing it now benefits them specifically.

The Science of SMS Marketing Psychology

SMS isn't just email on a different device. It's a fundamentally different communication channel that taps into distinct psychological mechanisms. Understanding these mechanisms is the key to crafting messages that convert.

Why SMS Outperforms Email in Cart Recovery

Let's start with the hard numbers: SMS has a 98% open rate compared to email's 20-25%. But the real difference isn't just about open rates—it's about neurological response. Text messages trigger dopamine release associated with reward and motivation. Your brain literally gets excited when it hears that notification sound.

The attention capture mechanics are powerful. Ninety percent of SMS messages are read within three minutes of receipt. Compare that to emails that sit unopened for hours, days, or forever. SMS bypasses inbox clutter entirely through immediate device notifications. You don't have to fight for attention in a crowded inbox—you get a banner notification on the lock screen.

There's also a psychological intimacy to SMS that email can't replicate. Text messaging creates a perceived one-on-one connection because of its associations with personal communication. When someone texts you, it feels like they're speaking directly to you, not broadcasting to thousands. This intimacy makes recipients more receptive to your message.

The format itself amplifies urgency naturally. A text message feels time-sensitive in a way that email doesn't. And the concise format reduces cognitive load, preventing the decision fatigue that comes from information overload. You're not asking customers to read three paragraphs—you're giving them a quick, actionable message.

The Dopamine Effect: How Text Messages Drive Action

Here's where it gets really interesting from a neuroscience perspective. Text notifications create what researchers call reward prediction—your brain anticipates valuable information or offers when it sees a notification. This anticipation itself is pleasurable, creating a psychological openness to your message before they even read it.

The instant gratification of immediate message access satisfies our need for quick resolution. We're wired to close open loops, and a text notification represents an open loop that demands closure. The brief format creates curiosity triggers through information gaps that compel engagement. You can't help but wonder what the message says.

Behavioral conditioning plays a role too. When people have positive SMS experiences—useful information, good deals, relevant updates—they develop an expectation of valuable content from future texts. Each positive interaction reinforces the behavior of opening and reading your messages.

Finally, there's what psychologists call action bias. The mobile context encourages immediate response rather than delayed consideration. When you're on your phone, you're in action mode. You're more likely to tap a link and complete a purchase than when you're passively checking email on a desktop.

Timing and Cognitive Processing

The timing of your SMS matters because of how our brains process information. Behavioral economics distinguishes between System 1 and System 2 thinking. System 1 is fast, emotional, and intuitive. System 2 is slow, analytical, and deliberate. SMS engages System 1—the fast, emotional decision-making system—rather than the analytical processing that email often triggers.

The optimal timing windows are backed by data. The first message sent 30 minutes post-abandonment converts at 16%—the highest rate in any sequence. Within the first hour, you're working with double the conversion rate of messages delayed by 24 hours. This is when purchase intent remains "warm"—the customer still remembers your store, still has the need top of mind, and hasn't yet moved on to other activities.

SMS also cuts through digital noise when customers are distracted or multitasking. They might not notice your email, but they'll definitely notice a text notification, even when they're watching TV or scrolling Instagram.

Essential Elements of High-Converting SMS Messages

Now that you understand the psychology, let's talk execution. What actually goes into an SMS message that drives conversions?

Personalization That Goes Beyond Names

Using someone's first name is table stakes. Real personalization means referencing behavioral data—the specific products they viewed, the time they spent browsing, the exact items sitting in their cart. "Hi Sarah, still thinking about those Nike running shoes you added?" is infinitely more effective than "Hi Sarah, you left items in your cart."

Dynamic context takes this further. Acknowledge shopping session specifics: the cart value, the product category, their previous purchase history if they're a returning customer. "Your skincare bundle is waiting—complete your routine?" shows you understand what they were trying to accomplish, not just what they clicked.

Exclusivity signals make offers feel individually crafted rather than mass-distributed. Even though you're automating these messages, they should feel personal. Phrases like "We saved this just for you" or "Your exclusive offer" create a sense of special treatment.

One critical warning: avoid over-familiarity. Balance personalization with professional respect. Being too casual or presumptive can come across as creepy rather than friendly. You're a trusted store, not their best friend.

Creating Genuine Urgency Without Manipulation

This is where many merchants go wrong. They create fake urgency—countdown timers that reset, scarcity claims that never change, deadlines that extend indefinitely. This approach works exactly once, then permanently damages trust.

Authentic scarcity principles require real inventory limitations rather than manufactured constraints. If you say "only 3 left," there better actually be only 3 left. Use genuine time windows tied to business operations—shipping cutoffs, sale end dates, operational constraints that you actually honor. Session-based uniqueness means personal timers that actually expire. When that discount code hits zero, it should genuinely stop working.

Your urgency language framework should be benefit-focused: "Secure your order before prices change" tells them what they gain. Consequence-aware language like "Limited stock—don't miss out" creates FOMO without being manipulative. Time-specific urgency—"15 minutes left for today's shipping"—gives a concrete reason for the deadline.

Trust preservation is paramount. Ensure all urgency claims are verifiable and honest. Once customers catch you in a lie, they'll never trust your store again. And implement cooldown periods to prevent urgency fatigue through strategic offer spacing. If someone sees your "last chance" offer every single day, it stops being their last chance.

Clear Call-to-Action Design

Your SMS should have one clear action you want the recipient to take. Design for mobile from the start—thumb-friendly buttons, obvious tap targets. The link should direct customers to their cart or a simplified checkout, not your homepage where they have to navigate and search.

Use command verbs that encourage immediate response. "Complete your order," "Claim your items," "Finish checkout now"—these are active, clear, and simple. Avoid passive language like "You might want to consider..."

Friction reduction is critical. Minimize every possible step between the SMS click and purchase completion. If they have to re-add items to their cart, re-enter shipping information, or hunt for the discount code, you'll lose them. Implement session regeneration that automatically restores cart contents across devices. They abandoned on desktop and you're texting their mobile? Make sure clicking your link shows them their complete cart on mobile, ready to check out.

Strategic Message Sequencing and Timing

One message is rarely enough, but three is usually too many. Let's talk about the optimal sequence.

The Optimal SMS Recovery Timeline

Your first message should arrive 30-60 minutes after abandonment. The purpose is a gentle reminder while interest remains high. Keep the tone helpful and non-intrusive. The content should remind them what they left without applying discount pressure. This message converts at 16% on average—the highest in any sequence. The customer still wants the product, still remembers looking at it, and often just got distracted.

The second message hits 6-24 hours later. Now you're addressing potential objections or hesitations. The tone shifts to solution-oriented with a soft incentive. Maybe you emphasize free shipping, easy returns, or a small discount. Time this based on customer time zones and activity patterns. Don't send it at 3 AM their time.

Your final message comes at 72 hours—your last-chance offer with the strongest incentive. The tone is urgent but respectful. This is where you might offer a time-limited discount with a clear expiration. The exit strategy is crucial: make it clear this is the end of the sequence. Respect customer preferences. If they haven't responded to three messages, continuing to text them crosses from persistent to annoying.

Multi-Channel Coordination Strategy

SMS doesn't exist in a vacuum. Your recovery efforts should coordinate across channels for maximum effectiveness without creating a negative experience.

Email-SMS integration requires complementary timing. Use SMS for immediate impact—the urgent nudge. Use email for detailed content—product information, testimonials, detailed explanations. Differentiate message content to avoid redundancy across channels. If your email and SMS say the exact same thing, one of them is wasted.

Track channel preference patterns. Some customers respond better to email, others to SMS. Let their behavior guide your future outreach. Sync your retargeting efforts too—coordinate with paid advertising for consistent messaging across touchpoints. If they're seeing your product in Facebook ads while also getting your SMS, that's reinforcement, not redundancy.

Balance push notifications if you have an app. Prevent over-communication through careful channel management. Map your recovery efforts against the broader customer journey. Don't send an SMS abandoned cart message while they're actively shopping on your site. Align touchpoints intelligently.

Frequency and Respect Boundaries

Legal compliance isn't optional, and ethical messaging should exceed the minimum legal requirements. Under TCPA regulations, you can send a maximum of one SMS per abandonment event in the US. Express consent verification requires double opt-in for cart recovery messages. You have a 48-hour maximum window for abandoned cart SMS campaigns. Every message must include clear opt-out mechanisms—simple unsubscribe options that actually work.

Ethical messaging practices go beyond legal compliance. Respect silence—don't pursue non-responsive customers aggressively. Take a value-first approach, ensuring every message provides genuine benefit, not just promotional pressure. Learn from customer preferences and adapt frequency based on engagement patterns. Some customers love hearing from you; others want minimal contact. Respect both.

Behavioral Targeting: The Growth Suite Advantage

Generic cart abandonment is over. Modern recovery requires understanding individual visitor behavior and responding accordingly.

Real-Time Visitor Intent Analysis

Advanced behavioral signals tell you far more than basic cart events. Track scroll depth and engagement patterns—how far down product pages do visitors scroll? Mouse movement and hover behavior reveals what catches their attention. Session duration and page interaction sequences show their decision-making process. Cart modification patterns—additions, removals, quantity changes—signal hesitation versus confidence.

Cross-session behavior tracking for returning visitors is crucial. Someone visiting your store five times without buying has very different intent than a first-time visitor. Purchase intent prediction algorithms can achieve accuracy within 5% after just 2 minutes of observation. That's enough data to know whether someone is a window shopper or dedicated buyer.

Dynamic segmentation means automatically classifying visitors without manual intervention. The system watches behavior in real-time and adjusts targeting accordingly. Intervention timing becomes strategic—you can identify the optimal moment for an SMS trigger before abandonment even occurs. Catch them at the peak of hesitation with the perfect message.

Personalized Discount Strategy

Not all discounts should be equal. Dynamic offer calibration means high-intent window shoppers receive lower discounts (5-10%) with shorter durations (10-15 minutes). They're close to buying anyway—they just need a small push. Lower-engagement browsers get higher discounts (15-20%) with longer windows (30-60 minutes) because they need more motivation.

Returning abandoners should see graduated incentive progression based on visit frequency. Someone visiting for the third time without buying might need a stronger offer than someone on their first visit. Unique code generation ensures every discount is single-use and time-bound, automatically expiring when the timer hits zero.

Margin protection is the secret weapon here: dedicated buyers never see discount offers. If someone's already checking out, why would you interrupt them with a discount? This preserves full-price conversions and protects your margins. The system should learn over time through machine learning, improving targeting accuracy with every interaction.

Cross-Device Session Continuity

Modern shoppers don't stay on one device. They browse on desktop at work, then want to buy on their phone during their commute. Cart restoration must be seamless across mobile-desktop transitions. Progress tracking maintains customer journey context regardless of device switching.

Payment simplification—stored payment methods and shipping preferences—removes friction from mobile checkout. Many merchants lose mobile conversions because customers don't want to type credit card numbers on their phone keyboard. Mobile-first design principles ensure the checkout experience is optimized for smartphone completion, where most abandoned cart SMS messages are opened.

Crafting Messages for Different Abandonment Scenarios

Context matters. The message you send to a first-time visitor should differ dramatically from the message you send to a loyal customer.

First-Time Visitor Abandonment

The core challenge is building trust with an unknown brand. First-time visitors abandoned because they don't know you well enough to commit money yet. Your message strategy should incorporate social proof elements—customer reviews or testimonials that show others trust you. Risk reduction is critical: mention your clear return policy or satisfaction guarantee.

Emphasize your unique value proposition—what makes your products different or better? Include trust signals like security badges or highlight customer service availability. An example framework: "Hi [Name], thanks for visiting! Your [product] is reserved. Questions? Our team is here to help. Complete your order: [link]"

The follow-up focus should be education over pressure, relationship building over immediate conversion. You're playing a longer game with first-time visitors. Show them why they should trust you, not just why they should buy right now.

Returning Customer Recovery

You have a massive advantage here: established trust and purchase history. Leverage it. Reference their purchase history in your message: "Based on your previous orders..." Acknowledge their loyalty: "As a valued customer..." Emphasize the streamlined experience: "Quick checkout with your saved preferences."

Exclusive offers work well for returning customers—higher-value incentives for proven customers who you know have customer lifetime value. Your personalization depth should be much richer. Leverage purchase patterns, preferred categories, and seasonal timing. Maybe they buy winter boots every October. Remind them it's October.

The conversion focus shifts from trust-building to convenience and continuity. They already know they like your products. Make it as easy as possible for them to buy again.

High-Value Cart Recovery

When a cart exceeds your average order value by 50% or more, you're dealing with a different animal. The threshold for "high-value" varies by store, but the message strategy changes significantly. Emphasize investment protection: "Secure your $X investment." They've mentally committed to spending a significant amount—help them protect that decision from second-guessing.

Premium service emphasis matters here. Highlight free shipping, priority processing, or concierge support. Consider offering payment flexibility—installment options or financing availability if appropriate. Risk mitigation becomes even more important: extended return periods or satisfaction guarantees reduce the anxiety of large purchases.

Your follow-up intensity should be more aggressive, with higher incentive progression. Consider phone follow-up for extremely high-value abandons. A personal call from your team can be the difference between a lost $2,000 order and a delighted customer who feels valued.

Measuring Success and Optimization

You can't improve what you don't measure. Let's talk about the metrics that actually matter.

Key Performance Indicators

Primary metrics start with recovery conversion rate. Target 15-25% for optimized campaigns—that's the benchmark for well-executed SMS recovery. Revenue per SMS measures actual dollar recovery versus campaign costs. This is your ROI metric. Time to conversion tells you how fast customers move from SMS delivery to purchase completion. Customer lifetime value impact shows the long-term value of recovered customers—are they one-time buyers or repeat customers?

Secondary metrics include click-through rates for engagement with SMS content and links. Unsubscribe rates reveal customer satisfaction with message frequency and content. Cross-channel attribution shows SMS influence on email or paid ad conversions—someone might not buy directly from your SMS but sees it before converting through another channel. Segment performance compares dedicated buyer versus window shopper recovery rates, helping you refine targeting.

A/B Testing Framework

Your variable testing priorities should focus on elements that move the needle. Test message timing first—30-minute versus 1-hour first message delays can significantly impact conversion. Test incentive progression by comparing discount amounts and structures. Does 10% off for 20 minutes work better than 15% off for 30 minutes?

Personalization depth matters: test name-only versus behavior-based customization. Urgency language is worth testing too—scarcity-focused ("Only 3 left") versus benefit-focused ("Save 15% now") messaging can appeal to different psychological triggers.

Your testing methodology should ensure statistical significance: aim for a minimum of 100 conversions per variant before declaring a winner. Use holdout groups—10-15% control group receiving no SMS campaigns—to measure true incremental impact. Sequential testing means single variable changes to isolate impact factors. Don't change three things at once or you won't know what drove results.

Monitor long-term impact beyond immediate recovery. Sometimes a strategy wins in the short term but creates negative customer behavior changes over time.

Growth Suite Analytics Integration

A comprehensive reporting dashboard should visualize your entire funnel: Session start → Product view → Add to cart → Checkout → Purchase. This shows where customers drop off and where SMS recovery has the biggest impact. Cart insights provide daily cart creation numbers, abandonment patterns, and average order values.

Recovery attribution specifically tracks SMS campaign impact on conversion funnel improvement. Customer journey tracking analyzes multi-session behavior and recovery timing patterns. Predictive analytics can identify high-abandonment risk customers before they even create a cart, allowing preemptive intervention.

ROI optimization balances discount costs against recovered revenue for maximum profitability. The goal isn't just recovering carts—it's recovering carts profitably while building long-term customer relationships.

Technical Implementation Best Practices

Strategy is worthless without proper execution. Here's how to implement SMS recovery correctly.

Platform Integration Requirements

Start with Shopify native integration to leverage built-in abandoned checkout data and customer profiles. Your SMS service provider selection should prioritize compliance features—automatic TCPA adherence and opt-out handling. Delivery reliability matters: high deliverability rates and strong global carrier relationships are non-negotiable.

Analytics capabilities should provide detailed reporting on campaign performance. API flexibility allows custom triggers and dynamic content insertion. Ensure cross-platform synchronization maintains customer data consistency across email, SMS, and advertising channels. Nothing frustrates customers more than receiving conflicting messages across different channels.

Automation Workflow Design

Trigger configuration requires careful planning. Set cart value thresholds—minimum order amounts to trigger SMS campaigns. Small cart values might not justify SMS costs. Customer segmentation needs behavioral targeting rules and exclusion criteria. Don't text customers who explicitly opted out or who just bought yesterday.

Time-based conditions should account for business hours, customer time zones, and seasonal adjustments. Cooldown periods prevent message fatigue through strategic spacing. If someone received an SMS offer yesterday, maybe wait a week before sending another.

Dynamic content generation includes product images, personalized offers, and inventory-aware messaging. "Only 2 left in stock" should reflect actual inventory. Failure handling requires backup sequences for delivery failures or customer service escalation paths. What happens when the SMS doesn't deliver? What if the customer replies with a question?

Compliance and Privacy Considerations

Consent management isn't optional. Double opt-in requirements ensure explicit permission for abandoned cart messaging. Preference centers give customers control over message frequency and types. Data retention policies should automatically clean up expired customer data—don't keep information you don't need.

Privacy protection requires data minimization: collect only necessary information for cart recovery. Secure transmission means encryption for all customer communications. Geographic compliance—GDPR, CCPA, and regional privacy regulations—varies by market. Ensure your system adapts to customer location automatically.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Learning from others' mistakes is cheaper than making them yourself. Here are the pitfalls to avoid.

Generic Messaging Pitfalls

Mass broadcasting errors kill conversion. Sending the same message to all abandoners ignores individual customer context and needs. A first-time browser needs different messaging than a loyal customer. Generic discount offers train customers to expect promotions and delay purchases—why buy now if you always offer 20% off?

Robotic automation lacks the human touch that builds customer relationships. Messages that sound like they came from a bot get ignored like bot messages. Solutions require behavioral segmentation: tailor messages based on customer intent and engagement level. Dynamic personalization should reference specific products, browsing history, and preferences.

Write in a conversational tone—like a helpful human, not a corporate marketing department. "Hey Sarah, saw you checking out those shoes. Still interested? Here's 10% off for the next hour" beats "ATTENTION VALUED CUSTOMER: COMPLETE CHECKOUT NOW" every time.

Timing and Frequency Missteps

Common errors include immediate bombardment—sending an SMS within minutes of cart creation feels desperate. Extended harassment, continuing messages despite customer non-response, crosses the line from persistent to annoying. Poor time zone awareness sends messages during sleep hours or inappropriate times, guaranteeing annoyance.

Best practices require strategic delay: allow natural consideration time before the first message. Respectful persistence means 2-3 messages maximum with increasing value offers. Customer-centric timing sends messages when recipients are most likely to engage positively—not at 2 AM, not during typical work meetings.

Trust and Authenticity Issues

Credibility destroyers include fake urgency tactics—countdown timers that reset or extend repeatedly. The first time a customer sees your "last chance" offer reset, you've lost their trust permanently. Impossible scarcity claims like "Only 2 left" messages that appear for weeks are obvious lies.

Bait-and-switch pricing where advertised discounts don't work at checkout infuriates customers. Your trust-building approach should use transparent limitations: only use genuine scarcity and time constraints. Honest communication explains why offers are limited and when they expire. Ensure consistent experience—SMS promises must match website and checkout reality. If you say the code expires in 15 minutes, it better actually expire in 15 minutes.

Conclusion

SMS cart recovery represents a powerful opportunity to transform abandoned browsers into loyal customers through strategic behavioral targeting and authentic urgency creation. Success requires understanding the psychological differences between window shoppers and dedicated buyers, crafting messages that provide genuine value rather than promotional pressure, and implementing sophisticated timing and personalization strategies.

The most effective SMS recovery strategies combine psychological insight with technological sophistication—understanding why customers abandon carts, when they're most receptive to returning, and how to present compelling offers that feel exclusive rather than desperate. Master these principles, and cart abandonment transforms from a profit drain into a strategic revenue opportunity.

Now that you understand the psychology and strategy behind high-converting SMS messages, you might be wondering about the "how"—specifically, how to implement behavioral targeting and personalized offers without building complex systems from scratch. This is where Growth Suite becomes invaluable. The platform analyzes real-time visitor behavior to distinguish between dedicated buyers (who never see discount offers, protecting your margins) and window shoppers (who receive personalized, time-limited offers precisely calibrated to their engagement level). Every discount code is unique and automatically expires, creating authentic urgency without fake tactics. The countdown timers are accurate to the second, the cart restoration works seamlessly across devices, and the entire system integrates natively with Shopify—no coding required, no impact on site speed. Merchants using Growth Suite's behavioral intelligence recover 15-25% of abandoned carts while building stronger customer relationships through relevant, respectful communication. It's the difference between blasting generic discounts and strategically deploying offers that feel personalized, exclusive, and genuinely valuable.

Frequently Asked Questions

References

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• 16 Strong Abandoned Cart Email Examples (2025), https://www.shopify.com/blog/abandoned-cart-emails
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