Key facts
- The first follow-up catches people who meant to reply.
- Later ones should feel less pushy, so leave more days between them.
- Buzz writes each one as a reply to the last.
- Send a short reply to your own thread.
Why do the gaps get longer?
The first follow-up catches people who meant to reply. Later ones should feel less pushy, so leave more days between them.
What should each follow-up say?
- Second: a short nudge with one new detail.
- Third: a different angle or a useful example.
- Fourth: a polite close, asking if someone else is the right person.
Buzz writes each one as a reply to the last.
How to time cold email follow-ups
- Send the first email
Early in a working day for the recipient.
- Wait 3 business days
Send a short reply to your own thread.
- Wait 5 business days
Try a new angle.
- Wait 7 business days
Close politely.
- Stop on any reply
Or an opt-out, for good.
When does Buzzlist fit, and when does it not?
It fits when
- You want timing handled for you.
It does not fit when
- You want daily follow-ups. That reads as spam.
Questions people ask next
Do weekends count?
No. Buzz Send counts business days and sends Monday to Friday.
What if they reply to email two?
The rest stop and the reply comes back with an answer drafted.
Can I change the gaps?
Buzz Send uses 3, 5 and 7 business days.
Which plan includes follow-ups?
Buzz Send on Starter, Growth and Queen.