{"id":58617,"date":"2025-08-24T20:25:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T20:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/?p=58617"},"modified":"2025-10-10T10:40:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T10:40:45","slug":"how-long-should-a-cold-email-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-cold-email-be\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Should a Cold Email Be? (1M+ Emails Analyzed)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_wrap_right toc_transparent no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#30-Sec-Summary\"><strong class=\"30-Sec-Summary\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> \n30-Sec Summary<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cold-Email-Length-TOC\"><strong class=\"Cold-Email-Length-TOC\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> \n    \n      Cold Email Length \u2013 TOC\n    \n  <\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Why-Does-the-Length-of-Your-Cold-Email-Matter\"><strong class=\"Why-Does-the-Length-of-Your-Cold-Email-Matter\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Why Does the Length of Your Cold Email Matter?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What-Should-Be-the-Optimal-Length-of-a-Cold-Email\"><strong class=\"What-Should-Be-the-Optimal-Length-of-a-Cold-Email\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> What Should Be the Optimal Length of a Cold Email?<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Cold-Email-Length-Based-on-Steps\"><strong class=\"Cold-Email-Length-Based-on-Steps\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.1<\/span> Cold Email Length Based on Steps<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-Short-Cold-Email-Templates-That-Work\"><strong class=\"5-Short-Cold-Email-Templates-That-Work\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> 5 Short Cold Email Templates That Work<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-The-Quick-Value-Drop\"><strong class=\"1-The-Quick-Value-Drop\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.1<\/span> 1. The Quick Value Drop<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-The-One-Liner-Question\"><strong class=\"2-The-One-Liner-Question\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.2<\/span> 2. The One-Liner Question<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-The-Social-Proof-Mention\"><strong class=\"3-The-Social-Proof-Mention\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.3<\/span> 3. The Social Proof Mention<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-The-Curiosity-Nudge\"><strong class=\"4-The-Curiosity-Nudge\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.4<\/span> 4. The Curiosity Nudge<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-The-Polite-Breakup\"><strong class=\"5-The-Polite-Breakup\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.5<\/span> 5. The Polite Breakup<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Focus-on-Value-Not-Number-of-Words\"><strong class=\"Focus-on-Value-Not-Number-of-Words\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Focus on Value, Not Number of Words!<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How-Long-Should-a-Cold-Email-Be-FAQs\"><strong class=\"How-Long-Should-a-Cold-Email-Be-FAQs\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> How Long Should a Cold Email Be \u2013 FAQs<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-How-Long-Is-Too-Long-for-a-Cold-Email\"><strong class=\"1-How-Long-Is-Too-Long-for-a-Cold-Email\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.1<\/span> 1. How Long Is Too Long for a Cold Email?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-What-Is-Considered-Too-Short-for-a-Cold-Email\"><strong class=\"2-What-Is-Considered-Too-Short-for-a-Cold-Email\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.2<\/span> 2. What Is Considered Too Short for a Cold Email?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3Can-I-Use-Bullet-Points-to-Make-My-Cold-Email-More-Readable\"><strong class=\"3Can-I-Use-Bullet-Points-to-Make-My-Cold-Email-More-Readable\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.3<\/span> 3.Can I Use Bullet Points to Make My Cold Email More Readable?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-How-to-Personalize-My-Cold-Emails\"><strong class=\"4-How-to-Personalize-My-Cold-Emails\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.4<\/span> 4. How to Personalize My Cold Emails?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"background: linear-gradient(219.84deg, #9a54db 39.82%, #2b4fd8 126.01%);\n    color: white;\n    padding: 10px 20px;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    margin: 0px;\n    border-radius: 10px 10px 0px 0px;\"><span id=\"30-Sec-Summary\">\n30-Sec Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"\n    background: linear-gradient(219.84deg, #EAECFF 39.82%, #F6ECFC 126.01%);\n    padding: 15px 20px 10px 20px;\n    border-radius: 0px 0px 10px 10px;\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\"\n>\n<p>Cold email doesn\u2019t need to be long \u2013 it needs to be clear and should give value to whoever is reading it.<\/p>\n<p>So, your cold email should be under 50-150 words with a clear personalized message and a CTA.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, I\u2019ll share why the length of your cold email matters, backed by data and 5 templates you can easily copy.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, it focuses on delivering value, not just adding words.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not getting the desired replies?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be stretching your cold email message too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re someone who often writes lengthy paragraphs in your cold emails, now is the time to stop doing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, the <strong>length of your cold email matters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s too long to read, people won\u2019t read it, and if it\u2019s short, you might fail to create a spark of interest in your recipients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s okay, I know it might sound complex, but this guide will help you understand how to write a cold email that\u2019s concise yet covers all the key points you want your readers to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding-left: 20px;padding-right: 15px;\/* padding-top: 5px; *\/\/* padding-bottom: 5px; *\/border-radius: 10px;border: 2px solid #1D4ED8; background: #e7f0fd; margin-top: 45px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"margin: 0px auto 5px!important;\"><span id=\"Cold-Email-Length-TOC\">\n    <span id=\"toc\" style=\"background: #1D4ED8;color: #fff;padding: 6px 10px 7px 10px;\/* border-radius: 10px; *\/border-radius: 0px 0px 10px 10px;font-size: 22px;\">\n      Cold Email Length \u2013 TOC\n    <\/span>\n  <\/span><\/h2>\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li><a href=\"#Why-Does-the-Length-of-Your-Cold-Email-Matter\">Why Does the Length of Your Cold Email Matter?<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#What-Should-Be-the-Optimal-Length-of-a-Cold-Email\">What Should Be the Optimal Length of a Cold Email?<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#Short-Cold-Email-Templates-That-Work\">5 Short Cold Email Templates That Work<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#Focus-on-Value-Not-Number-of-Words\">Focus on Value, Not Number of Words!<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#Cold-Email-Length-FAQs\">How Long Should a Cold Email Be \u2013 FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Why-Does-the-Length-of-Your-Cold-Email-Matter\">Why Does the Length of Your Cold Email Matter?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people don\u2019t read the entire email \u2013 they just scan it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shorter emails consistently get higher response rates because they\u2019re quicker to digest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A long email feels like work, while a concise one shows respect for your prospect\u2019s time and makes it easier for them to see the value and hit reply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, the length of your email impacts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Readability<\/strong> &#8211; Shorter emails catch much more attention and are easier to scan through.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clarity<\/strong> &#8211; Using fewer words in your email forces readers to focus without diverting their attention to fluff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replies<\/strong> &#8211; Data also shows that concise emails tend to have higher response rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, length is less about word count and more about respect. Respect for your prospect\u2019s time, their inbox, and their attention span.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-crafted cold email should feel like a quick note that\u2019s easy to read and hard to ignore, not a wall of text they have to wrestle through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep it short and clear, and you\u2019ll give your message the best shot at landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"What-Should-Be-the-Optimal-Length-of-a-Cold-Email\">What Should Be the Optimal Length of a Cold Email?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1648\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1.webp\" alt=\"Perfect Cold Email Length\" class=\"wp-image-58638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1.webp 1648w, https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-389x200.webp 389w, https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-900x463.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-768x395.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-1536x789.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-1200x617.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-150x77.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1648px) 100vw, 1648px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After analyzing thousands of cold emails and reading hundreds of research articles, <strong>the optimal length of a cold email should be between 50-150 words.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This range is long enough to get your point across, but short enough to be read in under 30 seconds.This balance usually hits the mark when it comes to clarity and response rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember this doesn\u2019t work in every case. Every recipient of yours is of a different kind, and you should not be fitting everyone in the same box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Test each email before sending it to your prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some <strong>pro-tips<\/strong> you can adopt to make a much greater impact through cold emailing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The length of your cold email should vary depending on the <strong>type of people<\/strong> you are targeting. Your cold email should be tailored differently when sending it to executives or managers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid adding hyperlinks<\/strong> to your cold email body, as they can trigger spam filters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most people open up email on their mobile devices, so ensure your message is just <strong>one quick swipe<\/strong> to read.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every sentence should <strong>add value<\/strong> to your email; if it\u2019s not, simply cut it off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always end with <strong>one clear CTA<\/strong>; do not confuse them with multiple tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"How Long Should a Cold Email Be?\",\n  \"description\": \"If your cold email takes more than 15 seconds to read, chances are \u2014 it\u2019s getting ignored.  So how long should your cold email actually be?  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Test different lengths and track what performs best.\",\n  \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/x_MADiTF0lI\/default.jpg\",\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2025-10-08T16:30:35Z\",\n  \"duration\": \"PT44S\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x_MADiTF0lI\",\n  \"interactionCount\": \"1364\"\n}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x_MADiTF0lI?si=6U7KWQSiwJhOXIWX\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: How long your cold email should be inline CTA -1 -->\n<div id=\"om-z64t8fwsahy9u9qmt3tg-holder\"><\/div>\n<script>(function(d,u,ac,a){var s=d.createElement('script');s.type='text\/javascript';s.src='https:\/\/optn.saleshandy.com\/app\/js\/api.min.js';s.async=true;s.dataset.user=u;s.dataset.campaign=ac;s.dataset.api=a;d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);})(document,153389,'z64t8fwsahy9u9qmt3tg','campaigns');<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Cold-Email-Length-Based-on-Steps\">Cold Email Length Based on Steps<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1648\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2.webp\" alt=\"Cold Email Format\" class=\"wp-image-58641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2.webp 1648w, https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-389x200.webp 389w, https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-900x463.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-768x395.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-1536x789.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-1200x617.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-150x77.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1648px) 100vw, 1648px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your cold email isn\u2019t a one-time thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a series of conversions that happen over time, and with each conversation, the length of your cold email should change depending on where in the sequence it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s decode the length of a cold email based on each step it is at &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First Cold Email:<\/strong> <strong>75\u2013150 words<\/strong> are suitable to personalize, add value, and include a gentle CTA at the end.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow-up 1:<\/strong> <strong>50\u201375 words<\/strong> that can act as a quick reminder with maybe a better pitch.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow-up 2:<\/strong> <strong>25\u201350 words<\/strong> with just a light nudge.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wrap up Email:<\/strong> Under <strong>50 words<\/strong> as a polite message to thank them for their time and dismissal if they are not interested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential to shorten the length after each sequence because you have established familiarity, and now the focus is only to establish a connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: How long your cold email should be Inline CTA 2 -->\n<div id=\"om-iofkjkadmxmxtymapwbs-holder\"><\/div>\n<script>(function(d,u,ac,a){var s=d.createElement('script');s.type='text\/javascript';s.src='https:\/\/optn.saleshandy.com\/app\/js\/api.min.js';s.async=true;s.dataset.user=u;s.dataset.campaign=ac;s.dataset.api=a;d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);})(document,153389,'iofkjkadmxmxtymapwbs','campaigns');<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"5-Short-Cold-Email-Templates-That-Work\">5 Short Cold Email Templates That Work<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few short cold email templates that can help you establish a connection with your prospects within the suggested length range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"1-The-Quick-Value-Drop\"><strong>1. The Quick Value Drop<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"email-template\" style=\"max-width: 650px; margin: 20px auto; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; border-radius: 5px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n    <!-- Body -->\n    <div class=\"email-body\" style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #fff; border-radius: 8px;\">\n        <p style=\"color: #333; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"><strong>Subject:<\/strong> Quick thought for [Company Name]<\/p>\n        <hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #BFDBFE; margin: 10px 0;\">\n        <p style=\"color: #333; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">Hi [First Name],<\/p>\n        <p style=\"color: #333; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">\n            I came across [Company Name] and noticed [specific challenge]. We recently helped [peer company] tackle this, and they saw [specific result].\n        <\/p>\n        <p style=\"color: #333; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">\n            Would you be open to a quick chat to see if something similar could work for you?\n        <\/p>\n        <p style=\"color: #333; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">Best,<br>[Your Name]<\/p>\n        <div style=\"text-align: right; display: flex; justify-content: center;\">\n            <button onclick=\"copyEmail1()\" style=\"background-color: #EFF6FF; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 12px; cursor: pointer; color: #1d4ed8; font-size: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; width: 120px; height: 45px; justify-content: center; transition: background-color 0.2s;\">\n                <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n                    <rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect>\n                    <path d=\"M5 15H4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V4a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h9a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v1\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n                <span id=\"copyButtonText1\" style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Copy<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\nfunction copyEmail1() {\n    const emailText = `SUBJECT: Quick thought for [Company Name]\n\nHi [First Name],\n\nI came across [Company Name] and noticed [specific challenge]. We recently helped [peer company] tackle this, and they saw [specific result].\n\nWould you be open to a quick chat to see if something similar could work for you?\n\nBest,\n[Your Name]`;\n    const tempTextArea = document.createElement(\"textarea\");\n    tempTextArea.value = emailText;\n    document.body.appendChild(tempTextArea);\n    tempTextArea.select();\n    try {\n        document.execCommand(\"copy\");\n        const buttonText = document.getElementById(\"copyButtonText1\");\n        buttonText.textContent = \"Copied\";\n        setTimeout(() => {\n            buttonText.textContent = \"Copy\";\n        }, 2000);\n    } catch (err) {\n        console.error(\"Copy failed: \", err);\n    }\n    document.body.removeChild(tempTextArea);\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"2-The-One-Liner-Question\"><strong>2. The One-Liner Question<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"email-template\" style=\"max-width: 650px; margin: 20px auto; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; border-radius: 5px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n    <div class=\"email-body\" style=\"padding: 20px; background-color: #fff; border-radius: 8px;\">\n        <p><strong>Subject:<\/strong> Curious, [First Name]<\/p>\n        <hr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #BFDBFE; margin: 10px 0;\">\n        <p>Hi [First Name],<\/p>\n        <p>Are you currently looking at ways to [solve challenges\/hit goals]?<\/p>\n        <p>If yes, I\u2019d love to share a quick idea that\u2019s been working well for others in your space.<\/p>\n        <p>Cheers,<br>[Your Name]<\/p>\n        <div style=\"text-align: right; display: flex; justify-content: center;\">\n            <button onclick=\"copyEmail2()\" style=\"background-color: #EFF6FF; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 12px; cursor: pointer; color: #1d4ed8; font-size: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; width: 120px; height: 45px; justify-content: center;\">\n                <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M5 15H4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V4a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h9a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v1\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <span id=\"copyButtonText2\">Copy<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\nfunction copyEmail2() {\n    const emailText = `SUBJECT: Curious, [First Name]\n\nHi [First Name],\n\nAre you currently looking at ways to [solve challenges\/hit goals]?\n\nIf yes, I\u2019d love to share a quick idea that\u2019s been working well for others in your space.\n\nCheers,\n[Your Name]`;\n    const tempTextArea = document.createElement(\"textarea\");\n    tempTextArea.value = emailText;\n    document.body.appendChild(tempTextArea);\n    tempTextArea.select();\n    document.execCommand(\"copy\");\n    const buttonText = document.getElementById(\"copyButtonText2\");\n    buttonText.textContent = \"Copied\";\n    setTimeout(() => buttonText.textContent = \"Copy\", 2000);\n    document.body.removeChild(tempTextArea);\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"3-The-Social-Proof-Mention\"><strong>3. 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