Email

8 Email Automations Every Business Should Have

The core automated emails that save time and move people through your funnel - from welcome to win-back.

By Funnel Guru Training Editorial TeamPublished 2026-09-27Updated 2026-09-271 min read
  1. Trigger
  2. Automated email
  3. Next step

Key takeaways

  • A few well-built automations do most of the work.
  • Each automation should have one goal.
  • Review them every few months - offers and links change.

The essentials

  1. Welcome sequence - trigger: new subscriber.
  2. Lead magnet delivery - trigger: opt-in form.
  3. Enquiry acknowledgement - trigger: contact or quote form.
  4. Abandoned checkout - trigger: checkout started, not completed.
  5. Purchase confirmation and onboarding - trigger: purchase.
  6. Review request - trigger: delivery or job completion.
  7. Event reminders - trigger: registration.
  8. Re-engagement - trigger: inactivity for a set period.

FAQ

Which automation should I build first?

Usually the welcome sequence or enquiry acknowledgement - whichever matches how most people first contact you.