🔄 Email Automation Workflows

Advanced Automation Strategies for RFS-Portable-BTS

🎯 Welcome Series Automation

New Subscriber Welcome Series

7-email sequence to onboard new subscribers

TRIGGER

Email 1: Welcome & Introduction

Trigger: New subscriber joins list

Delay: Immediate

Content: Project overview, key features, what to expect

CTA: Explore documentation

TRIGGER

Email 2: IoT Security Use Cases

Trigger: 1 day after subscription

Content: Detailed IoT security testing scenarios

CTA: Download IoT Security Checklist

TRIGGER

Email 3: Hardware Setup Guide

Trigger: 3 days after subscription

Content: Step-by-step hardware configuration

CTA: Access setup video tutorial

TRIGGER

Email 4: Security Research Methodology

Trigger: 5 days after subscription

Content: Professional security testing frameworks

CTA: Download research templates

TRIGGER

Email 5: Community & Resources

Trigger: 7 days after subscription

Content: Discord community, GitHub, documentation

CTA: Join Discord community

TRIGGER

Email 6: Case Studies

Trigger: 10 days after subscription

Content: Real-world success stories

CTA: Share your use case

TRIGGER

Email 7: Getting Started

Trigger: 14 days after subscription

Content: Final push to get started

CTA: Download and install now

🎯 Behavioral Triggers

GitHub Repository Engagement

Triggered by GitHub activity

TRIGGER

Repository Star

Trigger: User stars GitHub repository

Delay: 1 hour

Content: Thank you message + advanced features preview

CTA: Join beta testing program

TRIGGER

Documentation Visit

Trigger: User visits documentation site

Delay: 2 hours

Content: Additional resources and tutorials

CTA: Download complete guide

TRIGGER

Discord Join

Trigger: User joins Discord community

Delay: 30 minutes

Content: Community guidelines and getting started

CTA: Introduce yourself in #introductions

Engagement-Based Segmentation

Based on email engagement levels

CONDITION

High Engagement

Condition: Opens 3+ emails in last 30 days

Action: Move to VIP segment

Content: Exclusive content, early access, beta invitations

CONDITION

Medium Engagement

Condition: Opens 1-2 emails in last 30 days

Action: Send re-engagement campaign

Content: Popular content, community highlights

CONDITION

Low Engagement

Condition: No opens in last 60 days

Action: Send win-back campaign

Content: Special offers, survey, unsubscribe option

🎯 Lead Nurturing Campaigns

IoT Security Assessment Campaign

For IoT professionals and device manufacturers

TRIGGER

Problem Awareness

Trigger: Downloads IoT Security Checklist

Delay: 1 day

Content: "Are Your IoT Devices Secure?"

CTA: Watch security assessment demo

TRIGGER

Solution Introduction

Trigger: Watches demo video

Delay: 2 days

Content: "How to Test IoT Device Security"

CTA: Schedule consultation call

TRIGGER

Social Proof

Trigger: Visits case studies page

Delay: 1 day

Content: Customer success stories

CTA: Join community of IoT security experts

TRIGGER

Urgency & Action

Trigger: 7 days after first interaction

Content: Limited-time setup assistance offer

CTA: Get started with free consultation

Academic Research Campaign

For university researchers and students

TRIGGER

Research Opportunities

Trigger: Downloads Research Guide

Delay: 1 day

Content: "Advance Your IoT Security Research"

CTA: Access research methodology templates

TRIGGER

Methodology Deep Dive

Trigger: Accesses research templates

Delay: 3 days

Content: "Professional IoT Security Research Methods"

CTA: Join research collaboration program

TRIGGER

Collaboration Invitation

Trigger: 10 days after first interaction

Content: "Join Our Research Community"

CTA: Apply for research partnership

🎯 Event-Based Automation

Webinar Series Automation

For webinar attendees and registrants

TRIGGER

Webinar Registration

Trigger: User registers for webinar

Delay: Immediate

Content: Confirmation + preparation materials

CTA: Download pre-webinar resources

TRIGGER

Pre-Webinar Reminder

Trigger: 1 day before webinar

Content: Reminder + agenda preview

CTA: Add to calendar

TRIGGER

Post-Webinar Follow-up

Trigger: 1 hour after webinar ends

Content: Thank you + recording + resources

CTA: Download presentation slides

TRIGGER

Next Steps

Trigger: 3 days after webinar

Content: Related content + next webinar

CTA: Register for next session

Product Update Automation

For new feature releases and updates

TRIGGER

Feature Announcement

Trigger: New feature released

Delay: Immediate

Content: Feature announcement + benefits

CTA: Try new feature

TRIGGER

Usage Tutorial

Trigger: 2 days after announcement

Content: Step-by-step tutorial

CTA: Watch tutorial video

TRIGGER

Feedback Request

Trigger: 7 days after announcement

Content: Request feedback on new feature

CTA: Share your experience

🎯 Segmentation Automation

Interest-Based Segmentation

  • IoT Security Specialists
  • GSM Network Engineers
  • Penetration Testers
  • Academic Researchers
  • Enterprise Security Teams

Behavior-Based Segmentation

  • High Engagement (VIP)
  • Medium Engagement
  • Low Engagement
  • New Subscribers
  • At-Risk Subscribers

Lifecycle-Based Segmentation

  • Prospects
  • Leads
  • Customers
  • Advocates
  • Churned

Geographic Segmentation

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

🎯 Performance Optimization

Week 1-2: Setup & Testing

Configure automation workflows, test email deliverability, set up analytics tracking

Week 3-4: Launch & Monitor

Launch welcome series, monitor performance metrics, optimize subject lines

Month 2: Optimization

A/B test email content, refine segmentation rules, improve engagement rates

Month 3: Scale & Expand

Add new automation workflows, expand segmentation, increase list growth

Ongoing: Continuous Improvement

Monitor performance, update content, optimize conversion rates, expand automation