1ST EMAIL FORMAT & EXAMPLES The perfect 1st email checklist: Version #1 Greeting No Greeting but include her name in the 1st sentence. What's up [Insert Girls Name] Howdy [Insert Girls Name] How's it going [Insert Girls Name] Hola [Insert Girls Name] Playful Be funny/playful/challenging/call her out about something in her profile or (lightly) make fun of her about the funny thing you found Connect Reciprocity in her profile. Make sure it's in a light playful way. Bring up something specific you see in her profile that interests you or a commonality then ask a question about it. (It MUST be easy & fun to answer) Tell her something about yourself. It MUST be related to the interest or commonality you just mentioned. Call to Action I look forward to hearing from you, I look forward to your reply, Looking forward to your reply, Looking forward to knowing more about you, I'd love to hear from you, I recommend you create your own & be creative about it. No additional call to action because the connect question can be considered a call to action. Close Your First Initial Subject Line This is The 1 Reason These are How to 1 Way Ask a question: (What, How, Did you, etc.) Use her name [optional] Then make it relevant to something in the email.
Version #2 Playful Close Be funny/playful/challenging/call her out about something in her profile or (lightly) make fun of her about the funny thing you found in her profile. Make sure it's in a light playful way. Your First Initial Subject Line This is The 1 Reason These are How to 1 Way Ask a question: (What, How, Did you, etc.) No Subject Line Then make it relevant to something in the email.
15 First Email Examples I can't believe you Xia! Making those poor cute puppies fight to the death! The pup on top has him pinned down by the ear - He's ruthless! Is that your name Xia...really? Very unique name. Do you know why your parents chose it? Subject Line: How to make puppies battle... Was someone cut out of that 1st photo Maria - Looks like an exboyfriend. lol That U2 concert looks amazing. What a stage!!!! How was it? The last concert I went to was Bright Eyes but it was nowhere near as big. Looking forward to your reply, R Subject Line: Did cut someone out of that photo...
Nice flask Emily - I guess you agree that drinks in New York are waaaay overpriced? lol Subject Line: This is how NOT to pay $15 for a vodka/cranberry... Well Miss Vibrant Personality & Good Looks I know SOMEONE have a nice healthy ego. ;) That's an inspiring quote in your profile btw. Thanks for including it. Here is one I enjoy, "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." Did you make it to any of the Art Basel events this week? Subject Line: 1 Way to Spot a Healthy Ego...
Thanks for the wink Jessica. An email was too much commitment?...wussy! ;) I see you have a love for cupcakes. Have you been to "BadAss Cupcakes? Cool name for a cupcake store right! Subject Line: What a cupcake will getcha... Monica, you're setting the tone with that first photo. You're like "I need a beer!" lol I enjoyed your St. Kitts photos. It looks amazing! First a giant pig then a campfire! What was that trip about? I recently went to Greece - No giant pigs except me after the best Greek food ever! Subject Line: How to deal with online dating...beer! You're crazy Jess! I see you cook and pamper AND are possibly a part of some dangerous biker gang. Quite the mix you have going on. It looks like you were having a blast in that photo with that Hells Angels style biker helmet. What were you doing!? lol Subject Line: IS that a Hell's Angels Biker Helmut?
I just happen to LOVE eating chocolate cupcakes Silvana and YOU like baking! So anytime you feel like whipping up some cupcakes, I'll taste test them for you...really...it's no problem. So what is this career path where you'll be helping people? Lab coat, glasses...mmm. Some kind of scientist...that likes penguins & I-Phones. Mad scientist? Subject Line: These are the characteristics of a mad scientist... The picture of you upside down is the best. Though it looks like you may have a stomach tumor, I'd have that looked at! Subject Line: This is how to see things upside-down... You know what they say about girls from WeHo Josey? That they're spoiled! Are you? ;) I liked your Halloween costume btw. And who were you hanging out with? Looks like Jesus but why does Jesus have bullets around his robe? lol Subject Line: Is that Jesus?!
Howdy Elizabeth I see you're in sales - Ever bump into those car salesmen types in your job - They are sooo cheesy! Subject Line: Smooth Sales Skills... You DO know you're suppose to write stuff in your profile, right? Ok - what's your excuse? I see you like dancing though. What kinda dancing? I took salsa lessons for a bit so I got the basics. :) Dance Pro Radio Subject Line: I'm cute, I don't have to write a subject line... I was like nooooo way when I read your "shopping, shopping & more shopping" line. You taking a jab at the other girls on this website? - lol You're bad. Are you enjoying any of the Art Basel events? I bumped into Ultra Violet at one of the events which was awesome. Andy Warhol's muse & Dali's mistress. Pretty cool. Anyway - I look forward to hearing from you, Subject Line: Are you taking a jab at the other girls here?
How's it going Silly You have the funniest photo! The flower is cool but WHAT is that crab doing on top of your head? lol P.S. Where are you from btw? I moved here from Idaho...no potato jokes! :) Subject Line: What is that in your hair? Lack of aggression at work? Why would that be needed? Well unless it's a Thai massage. Those ARE effen dangerous! I see you're interested in travel. I recently backpacked around Thailand hence how I know about those Thai massages! lol Where would you like to visit? Subject Line: Why are Thai massages so darn rough? Great Cornholio Melissa!? Did you use to watch Beavis & Butthead? You ARE a goofball aren't you? lol You profile made me smile. I look forward to hearing from you, Subject Line: 1 Way to Quote Beavis & Butthead...