Two or three emails are usually enough. If they’re not interested after that, move on.
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I used to think if someone didn’t respond to my email, it just meant “no.” So, I’d move on. Over time, I realized something: a lot of people just forget to reply. They open your email, they mean to respond, but life gets in the way. Sound familiar?
That’s when I started looking into Gmail Follow-Up strategies. I didn’t want to annoy anyone. I just wanted to stay on their radar without sending the same email over and over. That’s where automation came in.
In this post, I’ll show you three simple follow-up strategies you can use right inside Gmail. These are practical, no-fluff ideas you can set up today. I’ll also explain how tools like InboxPlus can make the whole process smoother.
This is the most basic form of auto Gmail follow-up, but it works. You don’t need any software. You just use Gmail’s built-in features to keep an eye on who replies—and who doesn’t.
Here’s how:
It takes effort, but if you’re just starting out or dealing with low volume, it’s a good place to begin.
Why it matters: People forget. A follow-up brings your email back to the top of their inbox.
Check out this guide on how to automate email follow-up in sales to see exactly how to set it up.
Doing manual follow-ups is fine at first, but it doesn’t scale. If you’re sending dozens (or hundreds) of emails a week, you need automation.
That’s where the InboxPlus email follow-up tool helps. It lets you set up a simple email sequence—send your first email, then a second one after 2 days, and maybe a final one after a week. You control the timing and the message.
What makes it better:
InboxPlus tracks opens and responses, so if someone replies after the first email, it stops the rest of the sequence automatically.
Check out this breakdown of what an email follow-up sequence looks like.
Let’s say you’re reaching out to potential clients or leads. You’re not just reminding someone—you’re introducing yourself. This kind of follow-up needs more structure.
Instead of emailing once and hoping, set up 2–3 short follow-ups that offer value or ask a clear question.
Example sequence:
Use InboxPlus or another Gmail auto follow-up tool to handle this for you.
Why it works: People are busy. Sending three short emails spaced out over a week often gets better results than one long pitch.
Here’s the truth: Most follow-ups are ignored because they don’t feel human. They either sound robotic or don’t offer anything new.
Common mistakes:
Fix these, and your response rate will go up.
Keep it short. Make it clear what you want. Be polite but direct.
Here’s what usually works:
Want more on this? Here’s a full list of email follow-up mistakes to avoid.
Before InboxPlus, I set reminders in my calendar and kept sticky notes. I missed follow-ups all the time.
Now, I just write my sequence once, and InboxPlus handles the rest. I get notified only when someone replies. It saves time, and I never forget to follow up.
It’s especially useful if you’re in sales, freelancing, or hiring. Anywhere you’re sending lots of emails—you need this.
Follow-ups aren’t annoying. They’re necessary. People forget. They get busy. A polite, well-timed email helps you stand out.
Start with Gmail’s basic tools if you’re new. But once you’ve got more than a few conversations going, consider using something like InboxPlus. It saves you time and helps you get better results.
If you’re serious about doing follow-ups right, start now. Don’t wait. Your next client, sale, or opportunity might just be one
Two or three emails are usually enough. If they’re not interested after that, move on.
Some might. But many people actually appreciate the reminder—as long as you’re polite and not spammy.
Yes, but it’s manual. If you send lots of emails, tools like InboxPlus help automate and track everything.
Yes. It integrates with Gmail so you can manage follow-ups without leaving your inbox.
Midweek mornings (Tuesday–Thursday) usually work best. But test and see what works for your audience.
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