Organising Vendor Emails to Analyse Sales Funnels

byrobert2704

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Updated 2 weeks ago

Before promoting a vendor, I like to see exactly what kind of emails they send to potential customers. Today, I signed up for the email list of a vendor I might promote—using my personal email, of course. I don’t want special treatment just because they see I’m a potential partner.

But my inbox is already cluttered. That’s where my domain inbox (Webmail) comes in—it’s cleaner and more organised. And did you know Webmail has folders?

Setting Up a Folder System for Vendor Emails

To stay organised, I used Webmail’s Create a Folder option (middle icon at the bottom left). Here’s how I set it up:

1. Created a parent folder called "Affiliate Programs"
2. Made my 1st individual subfolder for the vendor I’m considering promoting
3. Forwarded the first email from the vendor to my domain inbox with this note "This is email #1"
4. Moved that email into the folder for that specific vendor.

Now, I can track the entire email sequence that customers will receive after clicking my affiliate links.

Why This Matters

By saving and organising these emails, I can analyse the vendor’s sales funnel more effectively:

• See timing and frequency of emails
• Study subject lines and offers
• Identify upsells and cross-sells
• Spot commission leaks—like if they direct customers to another site (e.g., Udemy) at a steep discount, bypassing my affiliate link.

For affiliates, tracking this info is crucial to ensure we’re promoting ethical vendors who respect their customers and affiliates.

So, that small "Create a Folder" button in Webmail? I, for one, appreciate it! Try it out and see what insights you uncover!