Cold email subject line swipe file

Copy, adapt, test. Short and specific beats clever.

Updated Oct 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Local businesses — observation

  • {Company} on Google
  • your Google reviews
  • {Keyword} in {City}
  • website for {Company}
  • your booking page
  • photos on your listing
  • {Company} — quick idea
  • question about {Company}

Local businesses — offer

  • mock-up for {Company}
  • 5 fixes for your profile
  • review routine
  • free audit
  • menu on Google
  • quote form idea

Creators

  • your {Topic} video
  • sponsorship — {Brand}
  • editing for {Channel}
  • shorts from your videos
  • collab idea
  • thumbnail test

SaaS founders

  • {Product} after launch
  • congrats on #{Rank}
  • comparison pages for {Product}
  • {Startup} at {MRR}
  • your onboarding
  • support for {Product}

Advertisers

  • your current ads
  • new hooks for {Brand}
  • landing page idea
  • UGC test
  • creative refresh

Follow-ups

  • one more thing
  • quick follow-up
  • last note
  • the mock-up
  • should I close this?

Rules of thumb

  • 2–5 words
  • no "Re:" on first emails
  • no emoji, caps or exclamation marks
  • every variable has a fallback
  • the email delivers what the subject promises

Full guide: cold email subject lines

Frequently asked questions

Short, specific ones that look like a personal note — usually two to five words mentioning the prospect's company, city or work.

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