The month-two email: what to do when the quick wins are done
Around week five, email customers the habit or feature that keeps paying off once setup is done, with one concrete example of it working. Usage quietly drops in the second month when the first wins are behind people; an email that hands them the next level of value gives them a reason to keep the tab open.
By The Marketinque TeamReviewed June 2026
The play
Around week five, send customers the next level: the habit or feature that keeps paying once setup is finished, with one example from a real account. Month two is where usage quietly drops; this email is the reason to stay.
Watch out for
- One habit, with the time it takes each week; a menu of advanced features is homework.
- Use a real example with the customer’s permission, or describe the pattern in general terms; never invent one.
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