{"id":81135,"date":"2026-05-20T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhblog.dream.press\/blog\/?p=81135"},"modified":"2026-05-20T07:01:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:01:20","slug":"email-marketing-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/email-marketing-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"Email Marketing Automation: Building Campaigns That Run Themselves"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tldr-block\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t<div class=\"svg\">\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 119.25 37.8\">\n\t<g>\n\t\t<g>\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ffffff\" d=\"M23.4,6.93h-8.1v24.57h-7.2V6.93H0V0h23.4v6.93Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ffffff\" d=\"M45,24.57v6.93h-18.45V0h7.2v24.57h11.25Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ffffff\"\n\t\t\t\td=\"M90.9,15.75c0,8.91-6.61,15.75-15.3,15.75h-12.6V0h12.6c8.68,0,15.3,6.84,15.3,15.75ZM83.97,15.75c0-5.4-3.42-8.82-8.37-8.82h-5.4v17.64h5.4c4.95,0,8.37-3.42,8.37-8.82Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ffffff\"\n\t\t\t\td=\"M105.57,21.15h-3.42v10.35h-7.2V0h12.6c5.98,0,10.8,4.81,10.8,10.8,0,3.87-2.34,7.38-5.81,9.13l6.71,11.56h-7.74l-5.94-10.35ZM102.15,14.85h5.4c1.98,0,3.6-1.75,3.6-4.05s-1.62-4.05-3.6-4.05h-5.4v8.1Z\" \/>\n\t\t<\/g>\n\t\t<path\n\t\t\tfill=\"#0173ec\"\n\t\t\td=\"M53.97,37.8h-5.4l1.8-13.27h7.2l-3.6,13.27ZM49.02,12.55c0-2.34,1.93-4.27,4.27-4.27s4.27,1.94,4.27,4.27-1.93,4.27-4.27,4.27-4.27-1.94-4.27-4.27Z\"\n\t\t \/>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"tldr-wrap\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Email marketing automation offers a huge potential return on investment, but only if you build your workflows wisely. That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using dedicated email marketing tools where possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating first drafts faster with AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designing trigger-based campaigns that feel truly personal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Good ol\u2019 email.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t get the same hype as other, newer channels. But for keeping your prospects engaged and converting them into customers, there\u2019s nothing more effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email is also a great channel to automate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/blog\/infographic-the-roi-of-email-marketing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Litmus reports<\/a> that 35% of companies see returns of $10\u2013$36 for every $1 spent, and most email platforms come with some built-in automation. Even if you\u2019re not using those features, you can still speed things up drastically with AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1836\" height=\"1278\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing.webp\" alt=\"Bar chart showing email marketing ROI per dollar spent, with most companies earning between $10-$50 back.\" class=\"wp-image-81139 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing.webp 1836w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing-1024x713.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing-768x535.webp 768w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing-1536x1069.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing-600x418.webp 600w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing-1200x835.webp 1200w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing-730x508.webp 730w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing-1460x1016.webp 1460w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing-784x546.webp 784w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing-1568x1091.webp 1568w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing-877x610.webp 877w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/03_the_roi_of_email_marketing-1754x1221.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1836px) 100vw, 1836px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1836px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1836\/1278;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/email-marketing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">automating email<\/a> isn\u2019t child\u2019s play. To avoid major whoopsies, you need to use workflows and AI tools carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019re going to show you how to get started \u2014 from drafting newsletters to setting up trigger-based campaigns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready? Let\u2019s get to it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-newsletter-automation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newsletter Automation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/grow-your-email-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email list<\/a>. Subscribers who are interested in hearing about your latest news and offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep them engaged, you need to send out updates \u2014 it\u2019s a chore\u2026 but one we can mostly automate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-automated-ai-drafting-nbsp\">Automated AI Drafting&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest approach is to use AI for first drafts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s imagine you want to send out one customer spotlight every month, an example of your work, complete with a photo and a description of the job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s build automation with Google Forms, Google Sheets, Zapier, and Mailchimp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a simple Google Form:<\/strong> It should have three fields: Client Name, Job Type, and Notes (2-3 bullet points about the project).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a linked Google Sheets file:<\/strong> After you publish your form, head to the <strong>Responses<\/strong> tab, hit <strong>Link to Sheets<\/strong>, and select the option to create a new spreadsheet.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connect Google Sheets to Zapier:<\/strong> Create a new Zap, and choose <strong>Google Sheets<\/strong> as the trigger. Sign in as instructed and choose <strong>New or Updated Spreadsheet Row<\/strong> as the trigger event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build your workflow trigger:<\/strong> On the next screen, select your new spreadsheet, the main worksheet, and the first row. Finally, test the connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sprinkle in some AI magic:<\/strong> For the next step in your workflow, choose AI by Zapier, then:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set Build Mode to <strong>Write<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>GPT-5.4 Mini<\/strong> as your model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your notes and images as input fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a simple prompt like: <em>\u201cWrite a 100-word draft of a customer success feature for a gardening business email newsletter and a subject line based on these notes: [Project notes]<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit <strong>Improve prompt<\/strong> to add some extra oomph.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add \u201cBody Copy\u201d and \u201cSubject Line\u201d as Output fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add a Mailchimp action step:<\/strong> Create a campaign draft and pipe the AI output directly into an existing template. Use the output fields we created above to fill the subject line and body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add a final action:<\/strong> Send yourself an email or Slack notification saying &#8220;Your newsletter draft is ready to review.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once this is set up, just feed your notes into the form, check the draft, and hit send.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the same idea for a variety of email types: new promotions, seasonal updates, company news, and so on. Just adjust your template and prompt to match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-news-roundup\">News Roundup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good way to keep your subscribers interested is by turning your newsletter into a publication \u2013 Kinda like a trade mag, but under your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re going to use an app called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoppycopy.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hoppy Copy<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sign up and open a new Document:<\/strong> This is essentially a template.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add an AI content block:<\/strong> You\u2019ll see this option when you type <strong>\/<\/strong> in the main editor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pick your sources:<\/strong> Select your Content Block, and type <strong>#<\/strong>. Then choose where you want to source content from. Web search lets you scan the Internet for relevant terms; the RSS option focuses on specific websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set your prompt:<\/strong> The Hoppy Copy AI will look at incoming stories and write a summary, based on your preferences. Here\u2019s an example:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201c[Web Search] Create a list of key funding stories in [your industry] this month. Specify which company received the funding, and how much they raised. Write each story in this format:<\/em><br><em>H3 Header [Company Raises $Amount for Purpose]<\/em><br><em>[Date] \/ [Funding Series &#8211; in italics]<\/em><br><em>[1\u20132 sentence description of the company and the raise]\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save the template and repeat weekly:<\/strong> Once you\u2019re set up, you can just run the same prompt every week and watch Hoppy Copy do the hard work. Tweak the prompt as required!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-trigger-emails\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trigger Emails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most effective email marketing is reactive: you send a message after your prospects or customers do something.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classic examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welcome emails for new subscribers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onboarding messages for new users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notifications that an item is back in stock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending an abandoned cart email when a customer doesn\u2019t complete checkout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"single__related-article\">\n\t<span>Related Article<\/span>\n\t<div class=\"single__related-article__wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single__related-article__title\">\n\t\t\tWhy Email Segmentation Is the Secret Weapon Your Campaigns Need\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/email-segmentation\/\" class=\"btn btn--sm btn--brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We can automate all of these. It\u2019s pretty easy, too. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailerlite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MailerLite<\/a> lets you trigger sending an email when your subscribers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join an audience segment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click a link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update their info.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reach for an anniversary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy something on your e-commerce site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1836\" height=\"1188\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails.webp\" alt=\"Diagram showing four email automation triggers: new subscriber, purchase, abandoned cart, and inactivity, with their corresponding emails.\" class=\"wp-image-81140 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails.webp 1836w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails-1024x663.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails-768x497.webp 768w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails-1536x994.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails-600x388.webp 600w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails-1200x776.webp 1200w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails-730x472.webp 730w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails-1460x945.webp 1460w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails-784x507.webp 784w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails-1568x1015.webp 1568w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails-877x567.webp 877w, https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04_triggers_that_fire_emails-1754x1135.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1836px) 100vw, 1836px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1836px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1836\/1188;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you\u2019re going to need a message for each of these events. Sometimes, more than one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where AI can help. Here\u2019s how to set up the automation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Build a template for each trigger workflow:<\/strong> Abandoned cart, new subscriber, post-purchase, and so on. Choose your triggers, and leave the body copy blank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a prompt to fill in the content:<\/strong> Get ChatGPT or Claude to rustle up all the email copy in one go:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>&#8220;Write a complete set of trigger emails for a [your business type]: a welcome email, an abandoned cart reminder (one hour after abandonment, no discount), a post-purchase thank-you, and a re-engagement email for subscribers who haven&#8217;t opened in 60 days. Keep each under 150 words and conversational.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paste in your copy:<\/strong> Add the AI content to each email template.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activate!<\/strong> Your emails should be sent whenever someone sets off the trigger.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling a touch more fancy, you could try automating entire sequences from triggers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For e-commerce email, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klaviyo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klaviyo<\/a> uses AI to determine which email template works best for each customer and can even suggest products for follow-up purchases.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform also uses predictive AI to determine exactly when it&#8217;s best to send a message after a trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"single__related-article\">\n\t<span>Related Article<\/span>\n\t<div class=\"single__related-article__wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single__related-article__title\">\n\t\t\t40 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Workflow\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dhnextv2.com\/blog\/ai-tools\/\" class=\"btn btn--sm btn--brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Custom Trigger Workflows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind, you don\u2019t have to stick with the triggers offered by your email marketing platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With tools like Zapier, you can hook up pretty much any app and use it as a trigger:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send a response to people who fill out your Typeform survey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically send out a thank-you note to people who buy via Stripe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fire off an outbound message to anyone added to your Pipedrive CRM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Just avoid using the built-in Email by Zapier tool; this is really aimed at internal communications. Instead, just connect the trigger app to your current email platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_lead-magnets-and-campaigns\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lead Magnets and Campaigns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to grow your list? Give something away. Some people say we\u2019ve passed peak lead magnet territory, but this tactic still works \u2014 and we can use AI to speed things up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gamma.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gamma<\/a> is a useful tool here. Here\u2019s how to build an awesome downloadable PDF:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set up your document:<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve signed up, hit <strong>Generate<\/strong> and choose Document as the format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Describe what you want to make:<\/strong> Add as much detail as possible in your prompt. Here\u2019s a template:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>&#8220;Create a [format: checklist\/guide \/cheat sheet\/template] for [your target customer] called &#8216;[Title]&#8217;. The main topic is [subject]. Include [number] tips or sections. The tone should be [friendly\/professional\/straightforward]. My business is [brief description of what you do]. The reader&#8217;s main problem is [pain point], and this lead magnet should help them [desired outcome].&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose your settings:<\/strong> Use the controls above the text box to select the number of pages, the size of each card, and the language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the outline and style:<\/strong> Gamma will suggest some content to be included. Check this outline, and use the options on this page to tweak the overall vibe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hit Generate:<\/strong> Gamma will then create the full document for you. Use the built-in controls to make adjustments, and download it when you\u2019re ready to publish.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automating the Follow-up Campaign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone downloads your freebie, you have a small window of opportunity. They\u2019ll never be more interested in what you do than in the here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To take advantage, you need to be in their inbox. Obviously, you\u2019re not going to send follow-up emails by hand \u2014 that\u2019s a job for automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Platforms like Mailchimp and MailerLite have their own sequence builders. They also have AI writing tools, meaning you can create a sequence quite quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some prompts to create a four-email sequence:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email 1:<\/strong> <em>\u201cWrite a short welcome email for a [business type] that delivers a free [lead magnet title] to a new subscriber. Introduce the business in one sentence, tell them what they&#8217;ve just received, and set expectations for what&#8217;s coming next. Keep it under 150 words and conversational.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email 2:<\/strong> <em>&#8220;Write a short email for a [business type] that shares one practical tip related to [lead magnet topic]. Don&#8217;t sell anything \u2014 just be helpful. End with a single line that teases the next email. Under 150 words, friendly tone.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email 3:<\/strong><em>&#8220;Write a short email for a [business type] that tells a brief customer success story related to [the problem your business solves]. Keep it specific and relatable. End with a soft question that invites the reader to [book a consultation \/ get a quote \/ visit the website] with a single clear call to action. 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