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AI abandoned cart and follow-up emails for ecommerce
Ecommerce follow-up covers three moments: the cart that was left behind, the order that just shipped, and the customer who has not returned. AI drafts a message for each in your voice and tailors it to what they looked at or bought. You set the rules and approve the copy.
Map your store: see what could run on its own
Enter your website. The Brain reads it and shows every step of your e-commerce brand that could run on its own, and what we would build first. Free, about 20 seconds, no sign-up.
The abandoned cart
Most shoppers who leave a cart were interrupted or unsure, not gone. A reminder that addresses the likely doubt, shipping time, fit, return policy, works better than a generic “you forgot something.”
Win-back messages need a reason. A restock, a new color, a back-in-stock alert for an item they viewed. The system can spot who looked at what and draft a message that makes sense.
After the order ships
A note when it ships, one when it arrives with care or setup tips, and one asking how it is going. These cut support questions and set up a review request.
Test one change at a time. If you change the subject line, the timing and the offer together, you will not know what worked.
Respect consent
Marketing email and text need permission, and every message needs an easy way to unsubscribe. Laws differ by country and state, so check the rules for where your customers live.
Picture this
Examples of what it can look like in a e-commerce brand. Illustrations, not clients.
A shopper adds a rain jacket and leaves. The reminder mentions your free exchange policy, not just the jacket.
A customer receives a ceramic bowl set. Two days after delivery she gets care instructions and a note about how to reach you.
A buyer from last spring gets a personal note about the new color of the item she loved.
Map your store in Westward’s Brain
Enter your website. The Brain reads it and shows every step of your e-commerce brand that could run on its own, and what we would build first. Free, about 20 seconds, no sign-up.
Questions
Will emails look robotic?
They will not if you give the system examples of your voice and edit the first batch.
How many emails is too many?
Fewer than you think. Watch unsubscribes and replies.
Should I include a discount?
That is your decision. Many brands start with helpful information first and keep discounts for when they are needed.
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