β MODULE 1: Introduction to Email Marketing
π§ Lesson 1.1 β What is Email Marketing?

Email marketing is sending valuable messages (promotions, updates, tips) directly to peopleβs email inboxes.
π‘ Why it matters:
- It’s a direct line to your customer β not filtered by algorithms (like Instagram or YouTube).
- You own your list, so no one can take away your audience.
π£ Step-by-step:
- You collect a personβs email (with permission).
- You send them helpful or promotional content.
- They trust you and buy from you or share your emails.
Example: A photography tutor sends weekly editing tips + a link to buy his full course.
π Lesson 1.2 β Why Email Marketing Works
- Low cost, high return: Email marketing gives up to βΉ3,000 per βΉ100 invested.
- Personal and targeted: You can call users by name or send emails based on their behavior.
- Automation-friendly: Emails can run 24/7 on autopilot.
Example: An eCommerce store sends a birthday discount email every year automatically.
π Lesson 1.3 β The Email Funnel
Just like a sales funnel, email marketing works in stages:
| Funnel Stage | Email Type | Purpose |
| Awareness | Welcome email | Greet new users |
| Interest | Free content or newsletter | Build trust |
| Decision | Sales or discount email | Motivate action |
| Action | Checkout reminder | Push the final purchase |
| Loyalty | Thank-you / value emails | Keep them coming back |
Example: βThanks for joining! Hereβs your free ebook.β
β MODULE 2: Choosing Your Email Platform & Setup
π§° Lesson 2.1 β Choosing the Right Tool
Your choice of platform depends on:
- Budget
- Features you need (automation, CRM, design tools)
- Number of contacts
Beginner Tools: Mailchimp, MailerLite
Advanced Tools: ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo (for online stores)
π Lesson 2.2 β Setup Essentials (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
These are technical settings that help your emails avoid spam folders.
Step-by-step:
- Login to your domain provider (like GoDaddy).
- Add DNS records: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
- Verify your domain inside your email tool (Mailchimp or others).
Why it matters: Without setup, your emails may go to SPAM.
π€ Lesson 2.3 β Sending Your First Campaign
- Import your email list (CSV or signup form).
- Choose a template.
- Write your subject line and message.
- Send a test email to yourself.
- Schedule or send.
Example: Your first welcome email: βHi [Name], thanks for joining my newsletter!β
β MODULE 3: Building Your Email List
π Lesson 3.1 β Create a Lead Magnet
This is a free gift you offer to encourage people to join your list.
Examples:
- Free checklist: β5 ways to lose weight naturallyβ
- Webinar invite: βLearn Instagram in 1 Hourβ
- Discount: βGet 15% OFF when you joinβ
Step-by-step:
- Choose a pain point your audience has.
- Create a quick solution (PDF, video, coupon).
- Connect it to an opt-in form.
π§² Lesson 3.2 β Design a High-Converting Opt-in Form
Your form must include:
- Eye-catching headline
- Clear benefit
- 1 or 2 fields (Name & Email)
- A CTA button like βDownload Nowβ
Example:
βπ FREE Guide: 10 Instagram Growth Hacksβ
[Enter Email] β [Get My Guide]
π Lesson 3.3 β Landing Pages
These are full pages focused on one goal β collecting emails.
Key Elements:
- Headline + image
- Explanation of the offer
- Signup form
- Trust elements (testimonial, data security note)
Tool Tip: Use Carrd, Mailchimp, or Systeme.io to build fast landing pages.
π Lesson 3.4 β Legal Email Marketing (GDPR, CAN-SPAM)
- Ask for consent (checkbox or statement)
- Include your company address
- Always offer an unsubscribe link
- Never buy or rent email lists
Why? Sending emails without permission = illegal and hurts your reputation
β MODULE 4: Email Copywriting (Writing that Converts)
π§ Lesson 4.1 β Writing Subject Lines
Your subject line is what gets your email opened.
Tips:
- Be clear, not clever
- Add urgency or curiosity
- Use emojis carefully
Examples:
- ββ³ Your 15% OFF ends tonight!β
- βThe 3 tools I use every dayβ

π Lesson 4.2 β AIDA Formula (Attention β Action)
Structure your email like this:
- A β Attention: Grab them with a headline
- I β Interest: Share a relatable story or stat
- D β Desire: Show benefits
- A β Action: Add 1 clear CTA (button or link)
π¬ Lesson 4.3 β Types of Emails
- Welcome
- Newsletters (weekly tips, updates)
- Promotions
- Cart Abandonment
- Customer Stories or Case Studies
- Survey or Feedback
Each email has a different goal. Donβt mix too many goals in one email.
π§ Lesson 4.4 β Psychological Triggers
- FOMO: βOnly 3 spots left!β
- Social Proof: βJoin 10,000 readersβ
- Urgency: βLast day to sign upβ
- Curiosity: βThis changed how I write emailsβ
β MODULE 5: Email Design
π¨ Lesson 5.1 β HTML vs Plain Text
- HTML = Colorful, images, brand logo β good for promotions
- Plain Text = Simple, personal β good for building relationships
π± Lesson 5.2 β Layout for Mobile & Desktop
Follow these design rules:
- Keep it single-column
- Use large fonts
- Place CTA above the fold
- ALT text for images
Tools: BeeFree.io, Mailchimp Designer, Stripo
π οΈ Lesson 5.3 β Use Email Builders
- Choose a template
- Replace text & images
- Drag & drop elements
- Save for reuse
Tip: Keep your design consistent with your website or brand.
π Lesson 5.4 β Personalization
Add the subscriberβs name and customize emails with behavior-based info.
Example: βHi Ramesh, we picked these shirts just for you.β
β MODULE 6: Email Automation & Drip Sequences
π Lesson 6.1 β Welcome Email Sequence
A welcome series is a set of 2β5 emails sent automatically when someone joins your list.
π Purpose:
- Introduce your brand
- Deliver the lead magnet
- Build trust
- Prepare them for offers
π© Example sequence:
- Day 1: Welcome! Hereβs your free guide.
- Day 3: About us: Our mission and how we help you.
- Day 5: Success story/testimonial from a customer
- Day 7: Special offer for new subscribers
Tool Tip: Set this up in MailerLite, ConvertKit, or Mailchimp Automation.
π€ Lesson 6.2 β Lead Nurture Sequences
This is a value-first approach to warm up cold leads over time.
π Why nurture?
People rarely buy the first time. You must educate + inspire + help them first.
Example nurture series (for a digital course):
- Day 1: Common problems people face
- Day 4: Free video training or blog link
- Day 7: A case study showing results
- Day 10: Offer discount or invite to webinar
π Lesson 6.3 β Abandoned Cart Recovery
This automation helps recover lost sales by reminding users who left their cart without buying.
π© Ideal sequence:
- 1 hour later: βForget something? Your cart is waiting ποΈβ
- 24 hours later: βStill thinking? Here’s 10% OFF!β
- 3 days later: βLast chance! Your cart expires tonight.β
Stats: Cart emails recover up to 20% of missed sales!
π΄ Lesson 6.4 β Re-engagement Campaigns
Target people who stopped opening your emails. It helps clean your list and re-capture interest.
Steps:
- Segment inactive users (e.g., no opens in 90 days)
- Send 2β3 emails asking:
- βStill interested?β
- βWould you like to stay on our list?β
- βHereβs something new for you!β
- Send 2β3 emails asking:
If no reply β unsubscribe automatically.
This improves deliverability and respects your audience.
β MODULE 7: Segmentation & Targeting
π§βπΌ Lesson 7.1 β What is Segmentation?
Segmentation = Dividing your email list into smaller groups based on characteristics or behavior.
Why?
Because sending one generic email to everyone = low engagement.
Tailored emails = higher opens, clicks, and conversions.
π Lesson 7.2 β Segment by Behavior
This is next-level targeting.
Segment by:
- Link clicks (e.g., clicked on βFacebook Adsβ)
- Page visits
- Purchases
- Email opens
π Example:
If someone clicks on βInstagram Growth Tips,β tag them as: Interested in Instagram
Then you can send more Instagram-related offers.
π·οΈ Lesson 7.3 β Using Tags & Custom Fields
- Tags are like labels: βVIP,β βFreebie Downloader,β βCart Abandonerβ
- Custom Fields are extra data points: age, industry, favorite topic
π Example:
You can send this email:
βHi Raj, hereβs a webinar for content creators in Mumbai.β
Thanks to:
- {first_name} = Raj
- {city} = Mumbai
- {interest} = content creation
β MODULE 8: Email Analytics & Optimization
π Lesson 8.1 β Track These Metrics
Learn how to measure the success of every campaign.
| Metric | Meaning | Healthy % |
| Open Rate | % who opened the email | 20β40% |
| Click-Through Rate | % who clicked a link | 2β5% |
| Bounce Rate | % undelivered emails | < 2% |
| Unsubscribe Rate | % who left your list | < 1% |
If your open rate is low β Improve your subject line
If CTR is low β Fix your email copy & buttons
π§ͺ Lesson 8.2 β A/B Testing
This is testing two versions of one email element to see which performs better.
Test:
- Subject lines
- Headline
- CTA buttons
- Images
π Example:
Version A Subject Line: βYour Free Guide Awaits πβ
Version B Subject Line: βUnlock Your Guide Now (Limited Offer)β
Whichever performs better β use it moving forward.
π₯ Lesson 8.3 β Deliverability Tips
Ensure your emails land in the inbox, not spam.
Tips:
- Use verified sender email (like hello@yourdomain.com)
- Donβt use ALL CAPS or spammy words (FREE!, BUY NOW!)
- Keep a clean list (remove inactive users monthly)
- Ask users to βwhitelistβ your email
π Tool Tip: Use mail-tester.com to check your email score before sending.
β MODULE 9: Advanced Campaigns & Integrations
β‘ Lesson 9.1 β Trigger-Based Emails
Send emails based on real-time actions.
π Examples:
- Downloaded guide β βHereβs more resourcesβ
- Watched video β βReady for the next step?β
- Visited pricing page β βGot questions about our pricing?β
Tools: ActiveCampaign, ConvertKit, Keap, etc.
π― Lesson 9.2 β Building Sales Funnels
A funnel is a journey you guide users through using email:
Example:
- Free course β welcome sequence
- Value emails β case study
- Scarcity β βOffer ends tonightβ
- Final pitch
This sequence turns cold leads into warm buyers.
π Lesson 9.3 β CRM & Tool Integration
Use CRM (like HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce) to manage contacts, deals, and email journeys.
Also, use Zapier to connect tools.
π Example:
New lead in Google Sheet β Automatically added to Mailchimp list
π£ Lesson 9.4 β Retargeting with Ads
Target people who opened or clicked your email with ads on Facebook or Google.
Steps:
- Export βClicked Emailβ list
- Upload to Meta Ads Manager as Custom Audience
- Run ads like: βComplete your purchase today and get 20% OFF!β
β MODULE 10: Final Project, Templates & Certification
π Lesson 10.1 β Ready-to-Use Templates
Access templates like:
- Welcome Email
- Launch Email
- Survey Email
- Product Recommendation Email
These save time and give structure.
π Lesson 10.2 β Build Your 30-Day Email Calendar
Plan a full month of emails using a mix of:
- Value (tips)
- Storytelling
- Promotion
- Feedback/surveys
π Sample Weekly Flow:
- Mon: Weekly Tip
- Wed: Client Success Story
- Fri: Product Spotlight
- Sun: Q&A Email
π¨βπ Lesson 10.3 β Final Projects
β Build & Submit:
- A 5-email welcome sequence
- A promotional campaign
- A behavior-based automation flow
Use your email tool of choice to demonstrate live functionality.
π Lesson 10.4 β Quiz + Certification
Pass a quiz to test your learning:
- 20β25 multiple choice questions
- Real-world scenario questions
π Get a professional certificate of completion to showcase in your LinkedIn, portfolio, or client pitches.
π― FINAL NOTES:
This course will:
- Train you to launch & manage email campaigns professionally
- Give you confidence to build funnels, sequences, automations
- Help you land clients or jobs in digital marketing

