$npx -y skills add aitytech/agentkits-marketing --skill email-marketingEmail campaign strategy, automation, and optimization. Use when creating email sequences, improving deliverability, designing automation workflows, or optimizing email performance.
| 1 | # Email Marketing |
| 2 | |
| 3 | Email campaign strategy, automation, and optimization for engagement and conversion. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | ## Language & Quality Standards |
| 6 | |
| 7 | **CRITICAL**: Respond in the same language the user is using. If Vietnamese, respond in Vietnamese. If Spanish, respond in Spanish. |
| 8 | |
| 9 | **Standards**: Token efficiency, sacrifice grammar for concision, list unresolved questions at end. |
| 10 | |
| 11 | --- |
| 12 | |
| 13 | ## When to Use This Skill |
| 14 | |
| 15 | Apply email expertise when: |
| 16 | - Creating email sequences and automations |
| 17 | - Improving deliverability and inbox placement |
| 18 | - Optimizing open rates and click rates |
| 19 | - Designing lifecycle email workflows |
| 20 | - Segmenting audiences for personalization |
| 21 | - A/B testing email elements |
| 22 | |
| 23 | ## Core Concepts |
| 24 | |
| 25 | ### Email Types & Timing |
| 26 | |
| 27 | | Type | Purpose | Timing | Frequency | |
| 28 | |------|---------|--------|-----------| |
| 29 | | Welcome | Onboard new subscribers | Immediate (<5 min) | Once | |
| 30 | | Nurture | Build trust over time | Drip sequence | 1-2x/week | |
| 31 | | Promotional | Drive sales/signups | Campaign-based | 1-4x/month | |
| 32 | | Transactional | Confirm actions | Triggered | As needed | |
| 33 | | Re-engagement | Win back inactive | 30-90 days inactive | Once per cycle | |
| 34 | |
| 35 | ### Email Performance Benchmarks |
| 36 | |
| 37 | | Metric | Acceptable | Good | Excellent | |
| 38 | |--------|------------|------|-----------| |
| 39 | | Open Rate | 15-20% | 20-25% | 25%+ | |
| 40 | | Click Rate | 1-2% | 2-5% | 5%+ | |
| 41 | | Click-to-Open | 10-15% | 15-20% | 20%+ | |
| 42 | | Unsubscribe | <1% | <0.5% | <0.2% | |
| 43 | | Bounce Rate | <5% | <2% | <0.5% | |
| 44 | | Spam Complaint | <0.1% | <0.05% | <0.01% | |
| 45 | |
| 46 | ### Email Anatomy |
| 47 | |
| 48 | ``` |
| 49 | From: [Name] from [Brand] <email@domain.com> |
| 50 | Subject: [Hook + Benefit] (50 chars optimal) |
| 51 | Preview: [Extends subject curiosity] (90-100 chars) |
| 52 | |
| 53 | [Personalized greeting] |
| 54 | [Hook - address pain/desire in first line] |
| 55 | [Value delivery - main content] |
| 56 | [Social proof - testimonial/stat - optional] |
| 57 | [Single CTA button - clear action] |
| 58 | [P.S. - additional hook or urgency] |
| 59 | |
| 60 | [Signature with human touch] |
| 61 | ``` |
| 62 | |
| 63 | ### Subject Line Formulas |
| 64 | |
| 65 | | Formula | Example | Best For | |
| 66 | |---------|---------|----------| |
| 67 | | Question | "Still struggling with [pain]?" | Engagement | |
| 68 | | How-to | "How to [achieve outcome] in [time]" | Education | |
| 69 | | Curiosity | "[X] thing [audience] forget about [topic]" | Opens | |
| 70 | | Social Proof | "How [customer] got [result]" | Conversion | |
| 71 | | Urgency | "[X] hours left: [offer]" | Promotions | |
| 72 | | Personal | "{{first_name}}, quick question" | Response | |
| 73 | |
| 74 | ### Sequence Framework |
| 75 | |
| 76 | **Welcome Sequence (7 days, 5 emails)**: |
| 77 | 1. Day 0: Welcome + deliver lead magnet |
| 78 | 2. Day 1: Quick win / immediate value |
| 79 | 3. Day 3: Brand story / why we exist |
| 80 | 4. Day 5: Social proof / case study |
| 81 | 5. Day 7: Engagement check / preferences |
| 82 | |
| 83 | **Nurture Sequence (6 weeks)**: |
| 84 | 1. Week 1-2: Problem awareness |
| 85 | 2. Week 3-4: Solution education |
| 86 | 3. Week 5-6: Product introduction + offer |
| 87 | |
| 88 | ### Segmentation Strategy |
| 89 | |
| 90 | | Segment Type | Criteria | Use For | |
| 91 | |--------------|----------|---------| |
| 92 | | Engagement | Open/click behavior | Re-engagement targeting | |
| 93 | | Interest | Content consumed | Topic personalization | |
| 94 | | Lifecycle | Lead stage | Funnel-appropriate content | |
| 95 | | Demographic | Role, company size | Message customization | |
| 96 | | Behavioral | Website actions | Trigger-based emails | |
| 97 | |
| 98 | ## Best Practices |
| 99 | |
| 100 | ### Deliverability Excellence |
| 101 | 1. **Warm Up New Domains**: Gradual volume increase |
| 102 | 2. **Authentication**: SPF, DKIM, DMARC properly configured |
| 103 | 3. **List Hygiene**: Remove bounces and inactive regularly |
| 104 | 4. **Engagement Signals**: Encourage replies, adds to contacts |
| 105 | |
| 106 | ### Copy Excellence |
| 107 | 1. **Mobile First**: 60%+ read on mobile |
| 108 | 2. **Scannable**: Short paragraphs, bullets, bold |
| 109 | 3. **One CTA**: Don't compete with yourself |
| 110 | 4. **Personal Tone**: Write to one person, not a list |
| 111 | |
| 112 | ### Testing Excellence |
| 113 | 1. **Subject Lines**: Always A/B test |
| 114 | 2. **Send Times**: Find optimal windows per segment |
| 115 | 3. **Content Length**: Test short vs. long |
| 116 | 4. **CTA Buttons**: Text, color, placement |
| 117 | |
| 118 | ## Agent Integration |
| 119 | |
| 120 | | Agent | How They Use This Skill | |
| 121 | |-------|------------------------| |
| 122 | | `email-wizard` | Sequence design, automation setup | |
| 123 | | `copywriter` | Email copy creation | |
| 124 | | `lead-qualifier` | Segmentation criteria, triggers | |
| 125 | | `continuity-specialist` | Re-engagement strategies | |
| 126 | |
| 127 | ## Anti-Patterns to Avoid |
| 128 | |
| 129 | | Anti-Pattern | Why It's Wrong | Do This Instead | |
| 130 | |--------------|--------- |