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Write a two-sentence welcome email for new newsletter subscribers

  • For Small business owners
  • You practice Setting limits and rules
  • Time about 5 minutes
  • Level Beginner

About this exercise

Seed & Sprout is a gardening shop with a weekly newsletter. Write a prompt for the welcome email: a line starting "Subject:" with 6 words or fewer, the greeting "Hi {{first_name}}," exactly, a body of exactly 2 sentences, a line starting "Guide:" with the guide link, and the signature "Marisol, Seed & Sprout". Plain text, under 60 words, no discount or coupon.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Adding a welcome discount. The AI sees 10% off in the notes and offers it. Try: Add: "No discount, coupon or sale; none is approved."
  • Long welcome copy. Welcome emails balloon into several paragraphs. Try: Say: "Body is exactly 2 sentences."
  • Dropping the merge tag. The AI writes 'Hi there' or 'Hi [Name]'. Try: Say: "Greeting exactly: Hi {{first_name}},"
  • Letting markdown through. AI adds bold text and headings by default. Try: Add: "Plain text only, no bold, no headings."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Gives the greeting and signature
  • Sets subject and body limits
  • Asks for the guide line
  • Bans discounts
  • Caps length and plain text

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