Craft high-response cold emails in three steps with Tencent Yuanbao
Don't know how to write a cold email? Or feel like the ones you write always disappear into a void? Don't worry โ this guide is for you.
We'll walk you step by step through using Tencent Yuanbao, a powerful AI partner, to turn a plain cold email into one that grabs attention and earns replies.
Caption: In foreign trade, writing high-response cold emails is a question everyone asks.
This is the English cold email we'll be optimizing. It feels a bit long and lacks focus. Let's see how AI can help us improve it.
Hi there,
I'm Rebecca, and I specialize in premium vacuum pouches for food packaging. I'd love to help your business stand out in your local market with reliable and cost-effective solutions.
Here's why brands trust our vacuum pouches:
Extend shelf life: Keep products fresh longer
Durable & leak-proof: Made with high-quality materials
Customizable: Tailored sizes, thickness, and designs to match your brand
Eco-friendly & cost-saving: Sustainable options that reduce expenses
We've helped businesses worldwide enhance their packaging, and I'd love to explore how we can do the same for you.
If you're interested, reply with "YES," and I'll arrange samples and a custom quote for you.
Looking forward to helping your business grow!
1. Getting startedโ
Before we begin, we only need two things: an AI tool and a "magic spell" for the AI.
1. Meet your AI assistant: Tencent Yuanbaoโ
We recommend Tencent Yuanbao for optimizing emails โ the results are excellent and the interface is beginner-friendly.
- Tencent Yuanbao website: https://yuanbao.tencent.com
- Downloads for all platforms: https://yuanbao.tencent.com/download
2. The "magic spell" for the AI: the promptโ
The "prompt" is the specific instruction you give the AI. A good prompt lets the AI understand your needs precisely. Here's the email-rewriting prompt we use regularly โ feel free to copy it directly.
Why generate an HTML code block?
The styling you see in an email client (bold, colors, etc.) is implemented behind the scenes with HTML. Having the AI output formatted HTML directly means you can copy-paste and use it immediately โ no manual formatting needed, much more efficient.
Optimize the cold email above for the Europe and US market, following these requirements:
1. Content must be short and concise โ readers on mobile or desktop should grasp the message at first glance, above the fold
2. Exclude common spam-trigger words like "dear"
3. Highlight products and advantages in bold
4. Use a yellow background with red text to highlight a reply-driving hook โ e.g. prompting them to reply with a specific keyword to boost reply rate
5. Signature must not include company name, website, or phone โ avoid anti-spam features. Show only a common first name as a nickname
6. Emphasize mutual partnership โ you can offer customer targets and help the other side expand their market
7. Generate a suitable subject line, with an emoji for emphasis, to make the subject lively, interesting, and attractive
8. Output the content in an HTML code block. Do not include markdown code or inline style attributes.
2. Hands-on: optimize the cold emailโ
Prep done โ let's actually do it.
1. Generate the cold email template in one goโ
The steps are very simple โ just follow the screenshots:
- 1๏ธโฃ Pick the model: We recommend Deep Thinking mode for better results.
- 2๏ธโฃ Paste the original: Drop in the English cold email above.
- 3๏ธโฃ Rewrite spec: Paste the "magic spell" prompt we prepared.
- 4๏ธโฃ Generate content: The AI returns the formatted HTML per the requirements.
- 5๏ธโฃ Generate subject: At the same time, the AI gives you a catchy subject line.
Caption: Paste the original and rewrite spec into Tencent Yuanbao and generate the optimized content in one shot.
A. AI-generated email subject
๐ Fresh Packaging, Bigger Profits โ Let's Grow Your Brand Together!
B. AI-generated email body (HTML source)
<p><strong>๐ Fresh Solutions for Your Food Packaging Success!</strong></p>
<p>
Hi there,<br />
I'm Rebecca, your partner in <b>premium vacuum pouches</b> designed to
<b>boost your brand</b> across local markets.
</p>
<p>
Why choose us?<br />
โ
<b>Extend shelf life</b> โ Keep freshness locked in longer<br />
โ
<b>Leak-proof durability</b> โ Built with top-tier materials<br />
โ
<b>Fully customizable</b> โ Sizes, designs & branding tailored for you<br />
โ
<b>Eco-smart savings</b> โ Sustainable options that cut costs
</p>
<p>
Let's <b>dominate your market together</b> โ I'll help you stand out with
packaging that drives customer loyalty.
</p>
<p>
<span style="background-color: #FFFF00; color: #FF0000;"
>๐ Reply "YES" now for <b>FREE samples + a growth-focused quote!</b></span
>
</p>
<p>
Excited to elevate your brand!<br />
Best,<br />
Rebecca
</p>
2. How does it look? Preview itโ
The HTML source might look dizzying โ no worries, you can preview the final rendering directly. Click the Run button in the top right of the code block.
Caption: Click Run to preview the actual rendering of the HTML code.
In the popup window, you'll see what your customer will see when they receive this email โ intuitive, right?
Caption: The optimized email has clear emphasis, clean layout, and more appeal.
3. Not satisfied? Have the AI reviseโ
If you still want to tweak the result, no problem. Keep giving the AI requirements and let it iterate.
โ Shorten the textโ
Your ask: Feels still a bit long โ cut a quarter of the text for me.
Caption: With a follow-up instruction, the AI further trims the content.
โก Tweak the formattingโ
Your ask: For the reply-driving line, I don't want the whole line highlighted โ just highlight the keyword "YES".
Caption: Same way โ use instructions to precisely control formatting details.
โข Generate variants in bulkโ
Your ask: I love this version โ generate 5 more in a similar style but not identical.
Following the content above, generate 5 cold emails.
Caption: For results you like, have the AI batch-generate more variants to choose from.
3. Wrap-up: apply it to your emailโ
With a template you're happy with, you can put it to work.
1. Use the template in Laifaxinโ
It works seamlessly in the email template feature of ๐ Laifaxin.
- 1๏ธโฃ Edit source: When adding or editing an email template, find and click Source code under the More menu on the toolbar.
Caption: In the Laifaxin email template editor, find and click the source-code edit feature.
- 2๏ธโฃ Replace content: Make sure to clear the existing content in the edit box first, then paste the full HTML source code you copied from the AI.
Caption: After clearing, paste the AI-generated HTML into the source-code editor.
- 3๏ธโฃ Review and adjust: Click Save and you'll see the final email in the editor. The AI may have included the suggested subject in the body โ remember to cut it back to the Subject field where it belongs.
Caption: Move the subject line in the body up to the email template's Subject field.
And there you go โ a professional, polished cold email is ready.
2. Use it in other email clientsโ
If you use another email client (Tencent Exmail, Foxmail, etc.), the flow is similar. The key is finding the "Edit HTML" or "Source code" entry.
- 1๏ธโฃ Find HTML editing: For example in Tencent Exmail, when composing a message, you can find "Edit HTML source" on the toolbar.
Caption: In Tencent Exmail's compose window you can find the HTML source-edit feature too.
- 2๏ธโฃ Paste the code and view: Same as before โ paste the code and you'll see the beautifully formatted email content.
Caption: After applying the HTML in the email client, the final email looks like this.
4. Going deeper and resourcesโ
FAQโ
- โ Will an AI-written cold email feel stiff?
- Answer: Not at all. It all comes down to the prompt. As shown in the tutorial, with a good instruction, the AI can produce natural, compelling content. We encourage you to experiment and tweak until you find a style that fits you.
- โ I have zero tech background โ will copying the HTML break things?
- Answer: Totally safe and simple. You don't need any coding knowledge โ just copy the AI-generated code fully and paste it into the "Source code" mode of your email editor. Follow the steps and you won't go wrong.
- โ Besides Tencent Yuanbao, are there other AI tools you'd recommend?
- Answer: There are plenty of great AI tools out there โ ChatGPT, Claude, etc. Each has its strengths. We recommend Tencent Yuanbao because it's well-tuned for Chinese, has a beginner-friendly UI, and works great for newcomers. Try them all and pick what fits you best.
Learning recommendationsโ
- Imitate first, then create: At the start, just use our prompt as-is. Once comfortable, try modifying or adding a requirement or two โ see what surprises the AI gives you.
- Build your own template library: Once you've dialed in a few cold email versions you like, save them to ๐ Laifaxin email templates. Next time, one-click reuse boosts efficiency hugely.
- Track results, keep optimizing: After sending, watch the reply rate. If results are weak, run the subject or body through the AI again. Test continuously to find the "golden template" for your customers.
Related readingโ
- ๐ Email templates: the starting point of efficient development
Learn how to build and manage your own email templates for twice the output with half the effort.
- ๐ Email mass sending: how to safely reach more customers
Master the techniques and pitfalls of email mass sending and avoid the spam folder.
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