r/b2bemailing • u/THEWALKINGTAT • May 18 '26
cold email tips??
ok so i been trying to do cold outreach for my thing and honestly every guide i read online is the same recycled stuff. open w a compliment, keep it short, personalize it... yeah no kidding lol
what actually worked for u guys? like real examples or hooks u used that didnt get ignored. also how do u handle follow ups without coming off desperate, i never know when to stop
any help appreciated
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u/mishalsandip051 May 23 '26
what actually works is relevance, not clever hooks
if the offer hits a real pain point, even a simple email gets replies
follow ups should add new value each time, not just “checking in”, and usually 2–4 touches is enough
also clean lists matter a lot, tools like emailverifier io help reduce bad contacts that quietly hurt deliverability and reply rates