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Should I warm up my email list before Black Friday?

As an e-commerce business preparing for the critical Black Friday sales period, I'm wondering about the best strategy for engaging my email list. I've heard conflicting advice about whether warming up an email list is necessary or beneficial, especially for a high-stakes shopping event like Black Friday. I want to ensure my email campaigns are effective, avoid being marked as spam, and maximize my potential sales without alienating my subscriber base. What are the recommended approaches for preparing my email list to ensure strong engagement and conversion rates during the holiday shopping season?
Muhammed Tüfekyapan

Muhammed Tüfekyapan

Founder & CEO

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TL;DR - Quick Answer

Warm up your email list before Black Friday by sending valuable non-promotional content for 2-3 weeks leading up to it. This improves deliverability, re-engages dormant subscribers, and builds anticipation before your sale emails arrive.

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Warming Up Your Email List for Black Friday

An email list that only hears from you during Black Friday has high unsubscribe rates and poor deliverability. A warmed-up list gets better inbox placement and higher engagement when your sale emails arrive.

TimelineEmail ContentGoal
4 weeks beforeValue content: tips, how-to, storyRe-engage dormant subscribers
3 weeks beforeProduct spotlight (no promotion)Remind them of what you sell
2 weeks before"Something big coming" teaserBuild anticipation
1 week beforeEarly access sign-up for VIPSegment engaged subscribers

Deliverability Tip

Before Black Friday, remove subscribers who haven't opened in 6+ months. Sending to unengaged contacts during peak season tanks your sender reputation and means your actual sale emails go to spam for active subscribers.

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Muhammed Tüfekyapan

Muhammed Tüfekyapan

Founder & CEO of Growth Suite

With over a decade of experience in e-commerce optimization, Muhammed founded Growth Suite to help Shopify merchants maximize their conversion rates through intelligent behavior tracking and personalized offers. His expertise in growth strategies and conversion optimization has helped thousands of online stores increase their revenue.

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