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The BufferApp Welcome Email

#1
We at Auctionful.com joined BufferApp today. I was quite struck by how simple and personal the welcome email was.

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Subject: Joel from Buffer - Amazing to have you on board!

Hi,

I’m guessing it's not every day that you sign up for a new service. That's why I want to make sure everything is in place for you to feel welcome and at home. On the slightest whim, please drop us a line hello@bufferapp.com or Tweet us @bufferapp.

I hope you have already got the gist of using Buffer. If there is just one single tip for getting the most out of it, I'd say try the browser extension. I think you'll love it. It’s a terrific way to amaze your friends and followers with awesome content you find on the web. Whenever you find something you want to share, click the Buffer icon in your browser. That’s it.

One last thing I want to say is that the whole team are always around, almost 24/7, to reply to your emails. In fact, you can just hit reply to this email or any others you receive from us. Whether you need help, have ideas or just want to say "hello", we'll get back to you within a few hours.

- Joel and the Buffer Team

P.S. In case you also want to connect with me personally, just Tweet me anytime @joelgascoigne

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My notes

1. From the founder

2. Open with a personal note.

3. Reassure them that you are super responsive, and that this is a beginning of a conversation.

4. Product one liner

5. One tip.

6. A way personal to connect with the founder.

7. No images, all text - made it very readable.

8. Also note the usages of - Amazing, Terrific, Love it used in the context of the product.

Very solid. While these points may sound simple/obvious, a lot of services fumble here.

Re: The BufferApp Welcome Email

#4
I enjoy hacking email copy so I rewrote this for fun trying to make it a little easier to take in:

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Hi John,

I'm Joel, the founder of Buffer. Thanks so much for signing up.

It's probably not every day you sign up to something new so I want you to know that my team and I are here to make you happy, 24/7.

You should try out our awesome browser extension. It'll help you share amazing content to your friends and followers twice as fast.

Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions!

Have an awesome day.

Cheers! Joel

P.S. You can catch me sharing interesting content on Twitter, @joelgascoigne and the team and I usually respond to emails within a few hours.

Re: The BufferApp Welcome Email

#7

I enjoy hacking email copy so I rewrote this for fun trying to make it a little easier to take in: ---- Hi John, I'm Joel, the founder of Buffer. Thanks so much for signing up. It's probably not every day you sign up to something new so I want you to know that my team and I are here to make you happy, 24/7. You should try out our awesome browser extension. It'll help you share amazing content to your friends and foll…

While its shorter, I think its very bullet pointy - if you know what I mean. The original text reads more fluidly as if it was a conversation. Even though its longer, it has a sense of personality - making it more readable.

Re: The BufferApp Welcome Email

#8
I had a similar email when I joined InVision but unfortunately it gave a very creepy feeling.

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Subject: Your insights?

Hi again,

I think you signed up a couple weeks ago now...

How has your team been liking InVision so far? Any new ideas on ways we can make our product even better?

Write me back, I would love to hear from you...

P.S. Did you know about the UX Toolkits section? You can download a bunch of totally FREE high quality UI widgets and stencils -- and we're adding new ones all the time. Check it out: https://projects.invisionapp.com/resources/

Thanks! -- Clark Valberg

Re: The BufferApp Welcome Email

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I had a similar email when I joined InVision but unfortunately it gave a very creepy feeling. ---- Subject: Your insights? Hi again, I think you signed up a couple weeks ago now... How has your team been liking InVision so far? Any new ideas on ways we can make our product even better? Write me back, I would love to hear from you... P.S. Did you know about the UX Toolkits section? You can download a bunch of totally…

Apart from the "shameless plug" at the bottom it seems an ok mail to me.

Re: The BufferApp Welcome Email

#10
post #7

I enjoy hacking email copy so I rewrote this for fun trying to make it a little easier to take in: ---- Hi John, I'm Joel, the founder of Buffer. Thanks so much for signing up. It's probably not every day you sign up to something new so I want you to know that my team and I are here to make you happy, 24/7. You should try out our awesome browser extension. It'll help you share amazing content to your friends and foll…

While its shorter, I think its very bullet pointy - if you know what I mean. The original text reads more fluidly as if it was a conversation. Even though its longer, it has a sense of personality - making it more readable.

I agree. Over condensed copy can easily come off as insensitive and pushy. I feel this is pushing me to try that browser extension.

People should not be afraid of long copy, just make sure your hook is sweet enough to get people on board for a meaningful ride.

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