{"id":10924,"date":"2026-01-15T05:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T05:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/?p=10924"},"modified":"2026-05-08T10:20:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:20:19","slug":"highest-converting-black-friday-email-subject-lines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/highest-converting-black-friday-email-subject-lines","title":{"rendered":"Highest Converting Black Friday Email Subject Lines for Your Campaign!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the holiday season 2023 already started comes the excitement of Black Friday. This is the right time to start shooting your customers with irresistible Black Friday subject lines and catch their eye.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re unsure about where to start, don&#8217;t worry. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnisend.com\/blog\/bfcm-email-analysis-less-is-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research on Black Friday emails<\/a> suggests that simplicity is key: the top-performing subject lines usually have around 7 words, keeping it short and sweet for better open rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let us deep dive into the best practices to create the best performing Black Friday email subject lines with some really good examples with a high open rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/highest-converting-black-friday-email-subject-lines\/#Percentage_Discounts_Remain_Classic_for_Black_Friday_Campaigns\" >Percentage Discounts Remain Classic for Black Friday Campaigns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/highest-converting-black-friday-email-subject-lines\/#A_Little_Something_Special_Makes_the_Difference\" >A Little Something Special Makes the Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/highest-converting-black-friday-email-subject-lines\/#Free_or_upgraded_shipping_is_the_new_normal\" >Free or upgraded shipping is the new normal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/highest-converting-black-friday-email-subject-lines\/#Bonus_Experience_High_Click_Through_Rates_with_These_High_Performing_Black_Friday_Email_Subject_Lines\" >Bonus: Experience High Click Through Rates with These High Performing Black Friday Email Subject Lines\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/highest-converting-black-friday-email-subject-lines\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/highest-converting-black-friday-email-subject-lines\/#Wrap_up\" >Wrap up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Percentage_Discounts_Remain_Classic_for_Black_Friday_Campaigns\"><\/span><b>Percentage Discounts Remain Classic for Black Friday Campaigns<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the simplest ways to win over your customers is by offering them a good deal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s face it: we all love getting more bang for our buck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Findings consistently show that the following discounts are the darlings of retailers&#8217; email campaigns:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% off (16% Click rate)<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% off (14% Click rate)<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25% off (13% Click rate)<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% off (13% Click rate)<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40% off (9% Click rate)<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discounts are a staple during the holiday season, so it&#8217;s wise to give your customers exactly what they&#8217;re looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at American Eagle, who kept their <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfriday.com\/ads\/black-friday\/american-eagle\">2022 holiday campaign<\/a> simple and sweet, ensuring their added value was crystal clear: a delightful 30% off everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10950 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/holiday-campaign-for-American-eagle.png\" alt=\"subject lines for holiday emails\" width=\"737\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/holiday-campaign-for-American-eagle.png 737w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/holiday-campaign-for-American-eagle-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Black Friday subject lines for campaigns with discounts:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 993px;\" width=\"517\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SUBJECT LINE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>OPEN RATE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>INDUSTRY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday Warning: $9.99 Deals Selling Out Quick!<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jewelry &amp; Accessories<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Chance to Save Up To 50% OFF<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports &amp; Recreation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December Newsletter &amp; 25% OFF Coupons<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food &amp; Beverage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Get our amazing deals now! \u2013 25% OFF<\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Last Chance to Save Up To 50% OFF<\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports &amp; Recreation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Early Black Friday Access \u2013 Up to 79% Off<\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Save up to 40%! Black Friday Sale Now Live!<\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>How About 40% OFF?<\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Reminder: Black Friday 40% OFF! is closing &#x1f525;<\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Shop SMALL &amp; Save 30% &#x1f495;&#x1f495;<\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health &amp; Beauty<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Surprise! 25% Off Sitewide<\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health &amp; Beauty<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x26a1;&#xfe0f; 25% Off EVERYTHING &#x26a1;&#xfe0f; The Biggest Sale We\u2019ve Ever Had<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Little_Something_Special_Makes_the_Difference\"><\/span><b>A Little Something Special Makes the Difference<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all adore a good freebie, especially when it feels like a treat for ourselves while we&#8217;re busy gift-shopping for others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last year, Urban Decay rolled out a playful campaign that offered free shipping and special deals for customers with a certain spending limit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10951 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Urban-Decay-holiday-offers-for-holiday-campaign.png\" alt=\"holiday email subject lines\" width=\"341\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Urban-Decay-holiday-offers-for-holiday-campaign.png 341w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Urban-Decay-holiday-offers-for-holiday-campaign-192x300.png 192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting a spending threshold is a smart move because it nudges your customers to bump up their average order value (AOV) to snag that delightful gift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, adding something special for your customers or throwing in an additional treat to complement their purchase can be the game-changer that sets your store apart from the competition. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be as simple as tossing in free samples at checkout (but advertising them in the cart) or something more expansive, like a tempting BOGO (buy one, get one) deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Black Friday email subject lines for campaigns with gifts and giveaways:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SUBJECT LINE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>OPEN RATE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>INDUSTRY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Perfect Ski Gift \u2013 Free Shipping on The Man Behind the Maps!<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books, Music &amp; Video<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We made an Oops! &#x1f440; Cyber Monday BOGO 50% Off!<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s Cyber Monday! Get a free Premium Travel Case<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer &amp; Electronics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few hours left for BOGO!&#x1f440;<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health &amp; Beauty<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BOGO \u2013 Buy One, Get One&#x1f381; Cyber Monday Dea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">l<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_or_upgraded_shipping_is_the_new_normal\"><\/span><b>Free or upgraded shipping is the new normal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who doesn&#8217;t love the magic of free shipping, especially during the holiday rush? With big players like Amazon offering it year-round, free shipping has become the norm in online shopping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picture this: last-minute panic shopping and that one gift that almost slips through the cracks. Offering a free upgraded shipping option for customers who hit a specific spending target can make your brand their go-to for all holiday needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a cue from Old Navy, who offered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oldnavy.gap.com\/Asset_Archive\/GPWeb\/content\/static-marketing\/xbrand-edfs-content\/edfsLegal-ON-Narvar-122419.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free shipping and extended returns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for any order over a reasonable $25 threshold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10953 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Old-Navy-terms-and-conditions-for-holiday-campaign-1.png\" alt=\"black friday sale subject lines\" width=\"598\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Old-Navy-terms-and-conditions-for-holiday-campaign-1.png 598w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Old-Navy-terms-and-conditions-for-holiday-campaign-1-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best subject lines for Black Friday campaigns with free shipping in focus:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SUBJECT LINES<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>OPEN RATE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>INDUSTRY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% OFF or Free Shipping (YOUR CHOICE) &#x263a;&#xfe0f;<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SHIPPING INTERNATIONALLY? GET YOUR ORDER IN TODAY!<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Special Offer For Supporters \u2013 Free Shipping on The Man Behind the Maps!<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books, Music &amp; Video<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday | Free Shipping Start Now!<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garden &amp; Home Improvement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2605 FREE SHIPPING! Black Friday Drops Now \u2605<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40% Off &amp; Free Shipping For One Day Only<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Experience_High_Click_Through_Rates_with_These_High_Performing_Black_Friday_Email_Subject_Lines\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonus: Experience High Click Through Rates with These High Performing Black Friday Email Subject Lines\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Subject line<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Open rate<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early Black Friday Sale Starts NOW!<\/span><\/em><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer &amp; Electronics<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday Sale \u2013 Huge Savings While Stocks Last!<\/span><\/em><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer &amp; Electronics<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday Deals EXTENDED Through Sunday!<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer &amp; Electronics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expires at Midnight \u2013 Exclusive Thanksgiving Offer!<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer &amp; Electronics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x1f4e3; Target Hot Black Friday Deals &amp; More<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garden &amp; Home Improvement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x203c;&#xfe0f;FLASH SALE &#x203c;&#xfe0f; Save on your order\u2026<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x1f4a3; &#x1f4a5; BLACK FRIDAY Big Brand Sale &#x1f51b; &#x1f440;<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2728; &#x1f6cd;&#xfe0f; BLACK FRIDAY DEALS! &#x1f6cd;&#xfe0f;<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Apparel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s dive into some intriguing findings on previous Black Friday email subject lines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprisingly, none of our top subject lines included personalized customer names, suggesting it&#8217;s not a must for a high open rate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most commonly used words were &#8220;Black Friday,&#8221; &#8220;deals,&#8221; &#8220;%,&#8221; and &#8220;off,&#8221; indicating the magic lies in these simple yet powerful terms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discounts with the trusty percent sign (%) reigned supreme, with 30%, 50%, and 25% being the most frequently used.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short and sweet subject lines proved to be the champions in converting readers into clickers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active words and compelling calls-to-action like &#8220;buy,&#8221; &#8220;get,&#8221; &#8220;shop,&#8221; and &#8220;save&#8221; were prevalent, injecting a sense of urgency into the subject lines<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective subject lines often incorporated scarcity and time references, using words like &#8220;now,&#8221; &#8220;while they last,&#8221; &#8220;until midnight,&#8221; and &#8220;today&#8221; to create a sense of urgency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notably, many retailers spiced up their subject lines with emojis, helping them stand out in crowded inboxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating catchy Black Friday email subject lines doesn&#8217;t have to be a puzzle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it simple by prioritizing convenience, clearing any hurdles that might block your customers, and crafting lively, action-oriented subject lines. You&#8217;ll soon notice your customers expressing gratitude with more purchases and bigger orders!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, for effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/email-campaign-management-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">holiday email marketing<\/a>, contact your eCommerce handyman, QeRetail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<style>\r\n   .emailmarketing_banner {\r\n        background-color: #F0F4FC;\r\n        color: #000000;\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        padding: 30px;\r\n        border-radius: 10px;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .emailmarketing_button {\r\n        display: inline-block;\r\n        padding: 12px 24px;\r\n        font-size: 25px;\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        text-decoration: none;\r\n        background-color: #367DF9;\r\n        color: #ffffff !important;\r\n        border-radius: 25px;\r\n        text-shadow: none;\r\n        transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .emailmarketing_button:hover {\r\n        background-color: #162D59;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"emailmarketing_banner\">\r\n    <h3>Get Started With QeRetail Email Campaign Marketing Services<\/h3>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/email-campaign-management-services\" class=\"emailmarketing_button\" target=\"_blank\">Explore Now<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the holiday season 2023 already started comes the excitement of Black Friday. This is the right time to start shooting your customers with irresistible Black Friday subject lines and catch their eye.\u00a0 If you&#8217;re unsure about where to start, don&#8217;t worry. 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