{"id":21981,"date":"2026-06-23T15:13:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T15:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/?p=21981"},"modified":"2026-06-23T15:13:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T15:13:32","slug":"how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use ConvertKit Automation in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey 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\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#How_to_Use_ConvertKit_Automation_in_2026_Complete_Guide\" >How to Use ConvertKit Automation in 2026: Complete Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#1_Understanding_ConvertKit_Automation\" >1. Understanding ConvertKit Automation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#1_Visual_Automations\" >1. Visual Automations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#2_Email_Sequences\" >2. Email Sequences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#3_Tags_and_Segments\" >3. Tags and Segments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#2_Setting_Up_ConvertKit_Automation\" >2. Setting Up ConvertKit Automation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_1_Create_Your_Account\" >Step 1: Create Your Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_2_Build_Your_Subscriber_List\" >Step 2: Build Your Subscriber List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_3_Create_Subscriber_Tags\" >Step 3: Create Subscriber Tags<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Content_Interest_Tags\" >Content Interest Tags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Customer_Tags\" >Customer Tags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Engagement_Tags\" >Engagement Tags<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#3_Creating_Your_First_ConvertKit_Automation\" >3. Creating Your First ConvertKit Automation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_1_Choose_a_Trigger\" >Step 1: Choose a Trigger<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Subscriber_Joins_Form\" >Subscriber Joins Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Tag_Added\" >Tag Added<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Product_Purchase\" >Product Purchase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Link_Click\" >Link Click<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_2_Add_Actions\" >Step 2: Add Actions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_3_Add_Conditions\" >Step 3: Add Conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#4_Essential_ConvertKit_Automations_for_2026\" >4. Essential ConvertKit Automations for 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#1_Welcome_Email_Automation\" >1. Welcome Email Automation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Goal\" >Goal:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Example_Flow\" >Example Flow:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Email_1_Immediately\" >Email 1: Immediately<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Email_2_Day_2\" >Email 2: Day 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Email_3_Day_5\" >Email 3: Day 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Email_4_Day_7\" >Email 4: Day 7<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Benefits\" >Benefits:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#2_Lead_Magnet_Automation\" >2. Lead Magnet Automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#3_Online_Course_Launch_Automation\" >3. Online Course Launch Automation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Before_Launch\" >Before Launch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Launch_Period\" >Launch Period<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#After_Purchase\" >After Purchase<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#4_Product_Sales_Automation\" >4. Product Sales Automation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_1\" >Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_2\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_3\" >Step 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_4\" >Step 4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#5_Customer_Onboarding_Automation\" >5. Customer Onboarding Automation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Immediately\" >Immediately<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Day_3\" >Day 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Day_7\" >Day 7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Day_14\" >Day 14<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#6_Newsletter_Engagement_Automation\" >6. Newsletter Engagement Automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#7_Re-Engagement_Automation\" >7. Re-Engagement Automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#8_Affiliate_Marketing_Automation\" >8. Affiliate Marketing Automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#9_Using_ConvertKit_for_Digital_Product_Sales\" >9. Using ConvertKit for Digital Product Sales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#10_Subscriber_Segmentation_Strategy\" >10. Subscriber Segmentation Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Beginner_Subscribers\" >Beginner Subscribers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Interested_Subscribers\" >Interested Subscribers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Customers\" >Customers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#VIP_Audience\" >VIP Audience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#11_Advanced_ConvertKit_Automation_Strategies\" >11. Advanced ConvertKit Automation Strategies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Content_Upgrade_Funnels\" >Content Upgrade Funnels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Webinar_Funnel\" >Webinar Funnel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Community_Building_Funnel\" >Community Building Funnel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#12_Using_Automation_Analytics\" >12. Using Automation Analytics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Open_Rate\" >Open Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Click_Rate\" >Click Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Conversion_Rate\" >Conversion Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Subscriber_Growth\" >Subscriber Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Revenue_Per_Subscriber\" >Revenue Per Subscriber<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#13_AI_and_Automation_Improvements_in_2026\" >13. AI and Automation Improvements in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#14_Best_Practices_for_ConvertKit_Automation\" >14. Best Practices for ConvertKit Automation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Keep_Emails_Personal\" >Keep Emails Personal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Create_Clear_Subscriber_Paths\" >Create Clear Subscriber Paths<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Avoid_Too_Many_Tags\" >Avoid Too Many Tags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Review_Automations_Regularly\" >Review Automations Regularly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#15_Common_ConvertKit_Automation_Mistakes\" >15. Common ConvertKit Automation Mistakes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Mistake_1_Building_Only_a_Newsletter\" >Mistake 1: Building Only a Newsletter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Mistake_2_Sending_Every_Subscriber_the_Same_Content\" >Mistake 2: Sending Every Subscriber the Same Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Mistake_3_Ignoring_Existing_Customers\" >Mistake 3: Ignoring Existing Customers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Mistake_4_Forgetting_Automation_Maintenance\" >Mistake 4: Forgetting Automation Maintenance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#16_Example_Automation_Funnel_for_a_Creator_Business\" >16. Example Automation Funnel for a Creator Business<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_1-2\" >Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_2-2\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_3-2\" >Step 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_4-2\" >Step 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_5\" >Step 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_6\" >Step 6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#How_to_Use_ConvertKit_Automation_in_2026_Case_Studies_and_Customer_Comments\" >How to Use ConvertKit Automation in 2026: Case Studies and Customer Comments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Case_Study_1_Course_Creator_Automates_Student_Onboarding\" >Case Study 1: Course Creator Automates Student Onboarding<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-85\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Business_Background\" >Business Background<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-86\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Automation_Strategy\" >Automation Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-87\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Results\" >Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-88\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Creator_Comment\" >Creator Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-89\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Case_Study_2_Newsletter_Creator_Builds_a_Revenue_Engine\" >Case Study 2: Newsletter Creator Builds a Revenue Engine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-90\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Business_Challenge\" >Business Challenge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-91\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Automation_Strategy-2\" >Automation Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-92\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_1_Lead_Capture\" >Step 1: Lead Capture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-93\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_2_Welcome_Sequence\" >Step 2: Welcome Sequence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-94\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Step_3_Product_Funnel\" >Step 3: Product Funnel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-95\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Results-2\" >Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-96\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Creator_Comment-2\" >Creator Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-97\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Case_Study_3_Blogger_Converts_Free_Subscribers_Into_Customers\" >Case Study 3: Blogger Converts Free Subscribers Into Customers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-98\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Business_Challenge-2\" >Business Challenge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-99\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Automation_Strategy-3\" >Automation Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-100\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Stage_1_New_Subscriber\" >Stage 1: New Subscriber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-101\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Stage_2_Education\" >Stage 2: Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-102\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Stage_3_Conversion\" >Stage 3: Conversion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-103\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Results-3\" >Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-104\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Creator_Comment-3\" >Creator Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-105\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Case_Study_4_Digital_Product_Seller_Automates_Sales\" >Case Study 4: Digital Product Seller Automates Sales<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-106\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Business_Challenge-3\" >Business Challenge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-107\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Automation_Strategy-4\" >Automation Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-108\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Lead_Magnet_Flow\" >Lead Magnet Flow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-109\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Purchase_Flow\" >Purchase Flow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-110\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Results-4\" >Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-111\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Creator_Comment-4\" >Creator Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-112\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Case_Study_5_Podcast_Creator_Builds_an_Automated_Audience_Funnel\" >Case Study 5: Podcast Creator Builds an Automated Audience Funnel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-113\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Business_Challenge-4\" >Business Challenge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-114\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Automation_Strategy-5\" >Automation Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-115\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Podcast_Subscriber_Flow\" >Podcast Subscriber Flow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-116\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Interest-Based_Segmentation\" >Interest-Based Segmentation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-117\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Results-5\" >Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-118\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Creator_Comment-5\" >Creator Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-119\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Case_Study_6_Membership_Business_Improves_Customer_Experience\" >Case Study 6: Membership Business Improves Customer Experience<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-120\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Business_Challenge-5\" >Business Challenge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-121\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Automation_Strategy-6\" >Automation Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-122\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#New_Member_Journey\" >New Member Journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-123\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Engagement_Automation\" >Engagement Automation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-124\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Results-6\" >Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-125\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Customer_Comment\" >Customer Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-126\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Case_Study_7_Author_Uses_Automation_to_Sell_Books_and_Build_Fans\" >Case Study 7: Author Uses Automation to Sell Books and Build Fans<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-127\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Business_Challenge-6\" >Business Challenge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-128\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Automation_Strategy-7\" >Automation Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-129\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Reader_Welcome_Sequence\" >Reader Welcome Sequence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-130\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Launch_Automation\" >Launch Automation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-131\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Results-7\" >Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-132\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Common_Lessons_From_Successful_ConvertKit_Automation_Users\" >Common Lessons From Successful ConvertKit Automation Users<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-133\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#1_Build_Relationships_Before_Selling\" >1. Build Relationships Before Selling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-134\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#2_Use_Segmentation\" >2. Use Segmentation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-135\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#3_Create_Automated_Funnels\" >3. Create Automated Funnels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-136\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#4_Keep_Automation_Simple\" >4. Keep Automation Simple<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-137\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Common_Mistakes_Creators_Make\" >Common Mistakes Creators Make<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-138\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Mistake_1_Only_Sending_Newsletters\" >Mistake 1: Only Sending Newsletters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-139\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Mistake_2_Ignoring_Customer_Segments\" >Mistake 2: Ignoring Customer Segments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-140\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Mistake_3_Selling_Too_Quickly\" >Mistake 3: Selling Too Quickly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-141\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Mistake_4_Creating_Too_Many_Complex_Workflows\" >Mistake 4: Creating Too Many Complex Workflows<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-142\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-use-convertkit-automation-in-2026\/#Final_Thoughts-2\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_ConvertKit_Automation_in_2026_Complete_Guide\"><\/span>How to Use ConvertKit Automation in 2026: Complete Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>ConvertKit (now known as <strong>Kit<\/strong>) has become a popular email automation platform for creators, bloggers, newsletter writers, authors, coaches, podcasters, and digital product sellers. Its main strength is helping creators build automated subscriber journeys through <strong>visual automations, email sequences, tags, segments, forms, landing pages, and digital product sales tools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike traditional email platforms that focus heavily on campaigns, ConvertKit automation focuses on <strong>building relationships with audiences over time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The basic automation concept:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscriber action \u2192 Tag\/trigger \u2192 Automated email sequence \u2192 Personalized customer journey<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Understanding_ConvertKit_Automation\"><\/span>1. Understanding ConvertKit Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>ConvertKit automation is built around three main elements:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Visual_Automations\"><\/span>1. Visual Automations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visual Automations allow creators to create workflows that show the entire subscriber journey.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Subscriber downloads a free ebook<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Receives welcome email<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Receives educational emails<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Gets invited to a paid course<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Becomes a customer<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Email_Sequences\"><\/span>2. Email Sequences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sequences are automated email series delivered over time.<\/p>\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5-day email course<\/li>\n<li>Welcome series<\/li>\n<li>Product launch emails<\/li>\n<li>Newsletter onboarding<\/li>\n<li>Customer education series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tags_and_Segments\"><\/span>3. Tags and Segments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ConvertKit uses tags to organize subscribers.<\/p>\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interested in marketing<\/li>\n<li>Purchased course<\/li>\n<li>Downloaded ebook<\/li>\n<li>Attended webinar<\/li>\n<li>VIP subscriber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This allows creators to send highly relevant messages.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Setting_Up_ConvertKit_Automation\"><\/span>2. Setting Up ConvertKit Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Create_Your_Account\"><\/span>Step 1: Create Your Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start by setting up:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creator profile<\/li>\n<li>Sending email address<\/li>\n<li>Brand information<\/li>\n<li>Subscriber preferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then configure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Domain authentication<\/li>\n<li>Email settings<\/li>\n<li>Subscriber management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Build_Your_Subscriber_List\"><\/span>Step 2: Build Your Subscriber List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>ConvertKit allows creators to collect subscribers through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Signup forms<\/li>\n<li>Landing pages<\/li>\n<li>Embedded website forms<\/li>\n<li>Lead magnets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Examples of lead magnets:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free guides<\/li>\n<li>Checklists<\/li>\n<li>Templates<\/li>\n<li>Mini-courses<\/li>\n<li>Resource libraries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Create_Subscriber_Tags\"><\/span>Step 3: Create Subscriber Tags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Tags organize your audience.<\/p>\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Content_Interest_Tags\"><\/span>Content Interest Tags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>SEO reader<\/li>\n<li>Marketing subscriber<\/li>\n<li>Technology audience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_Tags\"><\/span>Customer Tags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bought course<\/li>\n<li>Downloaded product<\/li>\n<li>Coaching customer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Engagement_Tags\"><\/span>Engagement Tags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Active reader<\/li>\n<li>Clicked link<\/li>\n<li>Inactive subscriber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Creating_Your_First_ConvertKit_Automation\"><\/span>3. Creating Your First ConvertKit Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Choose_a_Trigger\"><\/span>Step 1: Choose a Trigger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A trigger starts the automation.<\/p>\n<p>Common triggers:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subscriber_Joins_Form\"><\/span>Subscriber Joins Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Someone signs up for your newsletter.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tag_Added\"><\/span>Tag Added<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Subscriber receives &#8220;Interested in AI&#8221; tag.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Product_Purchase\"><\/span>Product Purchase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Customer buys an online course.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Link_Click\"><\/span>Link Click<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Subscriber clicks a course link.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Add_Actions\"><\/span>Step 2: Add Actions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Actions tell ConvertKit what happens next.<\/p>\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add subscriber to sequence<\/li>\n<li>Apply a tag<\/li>\n<li>Remove a tag<\/li>\n<li>Send email<\/li>\n<li>Move subscriber to another funnel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Add_Conditions\"><\/span>Step 3: Add Conditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Conditions create personalized paths.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Did the subscriber purchase the course?<\/p>\n<p>YES:<\/p>\n<p>Send customer onboarding emails.<\/p>\n<p>NO:<\/p>\n<p>Continue sales sequence.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Essential_ConvertKit_Automations_for_2026\"><\/span>4. Essential ConvertKit Automations for 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Welcome_Email_Automation\"><\/span>1. Welcome Email Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>A welcome sequence is one of the most important automations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goal\"><\/span>Goal:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turn new subscribers into engaged followers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_Flow\"><\/span>Example Flow:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Email_1_Immediately\"><\/span>Email 1: Immediately<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Content:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome message<\/li>\n<li>Introduction<\/li>\n<li>What subscribers can expect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Email_2_Day_2\"><\/span>Email 2: Day 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Content:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best content<\/li>\n<li>Helpful resources<\/li>\n<li>Popular articles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Email_3_Day_5\"><\/span>Email 3: Day 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Content:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personal story<\/li>\n<li>Creator background<\/li>\n<li>Community invitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Email_4_Day_7\"><\/span>Email 4: Day 7<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Content:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Product recommendation<\/li>\n<li>Course invitation<\/li>\n<li>Next step<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits\"><\/span>Benefits:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Builds trust<\/li>\n<li>Improves engagement<\/li>\n<li>Creates stronger relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Lead_Magnet_Automation\"><\/span>2. Lead Magnet Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Many creators use ConvertKit to deliver free resources automatically.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Visitor downloads:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;50 AI Writing Prompts&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Automation:<\/p>\n<p>Immediately:<\/p>\n<p>Send download link<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Day 2:<\/p>\n<p>Teach how to use prompts<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Day 5:<\/p>\n<p>Share examples<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Day 7:<\/p>\n<p>Recommend premium product<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Online_Course_Launch_Automation\"><\/span>3. Online Course Launch Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>ConvertKit is widely used by course creators because automation can guide subscribers from interest to purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_Launch\"><\/span>Before Launch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Send:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educational emails<\/li>\n<li>Course benefits<\/li>\n<li>Student success stories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launch_Period\"><\/span>Launch Period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Send:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Announcement<\/li>\n<li>FAQs<\/li>\n<li>Testimonials<\/li>\n<li>Reminder emails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_Purchase\"><\/span>After Purchase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Send:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome email<\/li>\n<li>Login instructions<\/li>\n<li>Learning resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Product_Sales_Automation\"><\/span>4. Product Sales Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>For creators selling:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ebooks<\/li>\n<li>templates<\/li>\n<li>memberships<\/li>\n<li>digital downloads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A sales automation can include:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1\"><\/span>Step 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Subscriber downloads free content.<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Receives educational emails.<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3\"><\/span>Step 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Receives product offer.<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4\"><\/span>Step 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If purchased:<\/p>\n<p>Move to customer sequence.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Customer_Onboarding_Automation\"><\/span>5. Customer Onboarding Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>After someone purchases, automation continues.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immediately\"><\/span>Immediately<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thank-you email<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3\"><\/span>Day 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting started guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_7\"><\/span>Day 7<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tips and tutorials<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_14\"><\/span>Day 14<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feedback request<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improves customer satisfaction<\/li>\n<li>Reduces confusion<\/li>\n<li>Encourages future purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Newsletter_Engagement_Automation\"><\/span>6. Newsletter Engagement Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>ConvertKit can help creators manage newsletter audiences.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>New subscriber:<\/p>\n<p>Receives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Popular articles<\/li>\n<li>Creator introduction<\/li>\n<li>Best resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Long-term subscriber:<\/p>\n<p>Receives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weekly newsletter<\/li>\n<li>New content<\/li>\n<li>Community updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Re-Engagement_Automation\"><\/span>7. Re-Engagement Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Inactive subscribers can be placed into a reactivation sequence.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Subscriber has not opened emails for months.<\/p>\n<p>Automation sends:<\/p>\n<p>Email 1:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Still interested?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Email 2:<\/p>\n<p>Best content highlights<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Email 3:<\/p>\n<p>Preference update request<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Affiliate_Marketing_Automation\"><\/span>8. Affiliate Marketing Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Creators using affiliate marketing can create targeted sequences.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Subscriber clicks:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Email marketing tools&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Automation adds tag:<\/p>\n<p>Interested in email marketing<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Send:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tutorials<\/li>\n<li>Reviews<\/li>\n<li>Recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Using_ConvertKit_for_Digital_Product_Sales\"><\/span>9. Using ConvertKit for Digital Product Sales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>ConvertKit includes commerce features designed for creators selling digital products and subscriptions.<\/p>\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Online courses<\/li>\n<li>Paid newsletters<\/li>\n<li>Coaching programs<\/li>\n<li>Templates<\/li>\n<li>Guides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Automation example:<\/p>\n<p>Customer buys template:<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Thank-you email<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Tutorial emails<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Upgrade offer<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Related product recommendation<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Subscriber_Segmentation_Strategy\"><\/span>10. Subscriber Segmentation Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Effective segmentation improves personalization.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner_Subscribers\"><\/span>Beginner Subscribers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Characteristics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New signup<\/li>\n<li>Limited engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strategy:<\/p>\n<p>Send educational content.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interested_Subscribers\"><\/span>Interested Subscribers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Characteristics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clicked links<\/li>\n<li>Downloaded resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strategy:<\/p>\n<p>Send relevant offers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customers\"><\/span>Customers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Characteristics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purchased products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strategy:<\/p>\n<p>Send support and loyalty content.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VIP_Audience\"><\/span>VIP Audience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Characteristics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Frequent buyers<\/li>\n<li>Highly engaged readers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strategy:<\/p>\n<p>Send exclusive content.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Advanced_ConvertKit_Automation_Strategies\"><\/span>11. Advanced ConvertKit Automation Strategies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Content_Upgrade_Funnels\"><\/span>Content Upgrade Funnels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Blog article:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;SEO Guide&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Offer:<\/p>\n<p>SEO checklist<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Automation:<\/p>\n<p>SEO email course<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Product recommendation<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Webinar_Funnel\"><\/span>Webinar Funnel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Registration<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Confirmation email<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Reminder emails<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Follow-up sequence<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Offer<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Building_Funnel\"><\/span>Community Building Funnel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Newsletter signup<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Welcome emails<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Community invitation<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Engagement messages<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Using_Automation_Analytics\"><\/span>12. Using Automation Analytics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Important metrics:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_Rate\"><\/span>Open Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Measures how many subscribers read emails.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Click_Rate\"><\/span>Click Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Measures engagement.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conversion_Rate\"><\/span>Conversion Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shows how many subscribers take action.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subscriber_Growth\"><\/span>Subscriber Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tracks audience expansion.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Revenue_Per_Subscriber\"><\/span>Revenue Per Subscriber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shows audience value.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_AI_and_Automation_Improvements_in_2026\"><\/span>13. AI and Automation Improvements in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Creators are increasingly combining AI tools with email automation workflows.<\/p>\n<p>Common uses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Writing email drafts<\/li>\n<li>Generating subject line ideas<\/li>\n<li>Creating content variations<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing subscriber behavior<\/li>\n<li>Planning campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ConvertKit&#8217;s creator-focused approach continues emphasizing simple automation workflows rather than complex enterprise marketing systems.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Best_Practices_for_ConvertKit_Automation\"><\/span>14. Best Practices for ConvertKit Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Emails_Personal\"><\/span>Keep Emails Personal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Write like a human conversation.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overly promotional language<\/li>\n<li>Generic messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_Clear_Subscriber_Paths\"><\/span>Create Clear Subscriber Paths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every subscriber should have a logical journey.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Free content<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Education<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Trust building<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Product offer<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Too_Many_Tags\"><\/span>Avoid Too Many Tags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Too many tags create confusion.<\/p>\n<p>Use a simple structure:<\/p>\n<p>Interest tags<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Customer tags<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Engagement tags<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_Automations_Regularly\"><\/span>Review Automations Regularly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Improve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Email copy<\/li>\n<li>Timing<\/li>\n<li>Offers<\/li>\n<li>Subscriber paths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Common_ConvertKit_Automation_Mistakes\"><\/span>15. Common ConvertKit Automation Mistakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_1_Building_Only_a_Newsletter\"><\/span>Mistake 1: Building Only a Newsletter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A newsletter alone does not create a customer journey.<\/p>\n<p>Better:<\/p>\n<p>Combine newsletters with automated sequences.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_2_Sending_Every_Subscriber_the_Same_Content\"><\/span>Mistake 2: Sending Every Subscriber the Same Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Different audiences need different messages.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_3_Ignoring_Existing_Customers\"><\/span>Mistake 3: Ignoring Existing Customers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Customers should receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support<\/li>\n<li>Updates<\/li>\n<li>Loyalty messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_4_Forgetting_Automation_Maintenance\"><\/span>Mistake 4: Forgetting Automation Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Old links, outdated offers, and irrelevant messages reduce performance.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Example_Automation_Funnel_for_a_Creator_Business\"><\/span>16. Example Automation Funnel for a Creator Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1-2\"><\/span>Step 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visitor downloads free guide<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2-2\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Welcome sequence begins<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3-2\"><\/span>Step 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Subscriber receives educational content<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4-2\"><\/span>Step 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Subscriber receives product invitation<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5\"><\/span>Step 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Purchase triggers customer onboarding<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6\"><\/span>Step 6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Customer receives advanced offers<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>ConvertKit automation in 2026 is designed to help creators build meaningful relationships with subscribers while reducing manual marketing work.<\/p>\n<p>The strongest automation strategies combine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smart tagging<\/li>\n<li>Email sequences<\/li>\n<li>Visual workflows<\/li>\n<li>Personalized content<\/li>\n<li>Product funnels<\/li>\n<li>Audience segmentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For bloggers, educators, newsletter creators, coaches, and digital entrepreneurs, ConvertKit automation provides a simple way to turn a<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_ConvertKit_Automation_in_2026_Case_Studies_and_Customer_Comments\"><\/span>How to Use ConvertKit Automation in 2026: Case Studies and Customer Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>ConvertKit (rebranded as <strong>Kit<\/strong>) has become a leading automation platform for creators who want to grow audiences, sell digital products, launch courses, and build long-term relationships with subscribers. Its biggest advantage is simplicity: creators can combine tags, sequences, forms, visual automations, and commerce tools to create personalized subscriber journeys without complex marketing systems.<\/p>\n<p>The most successful creators use automation to move people through a journey:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visitor \u2192 Subscriber \u2192 Engaged Reader \u2192 Customer \u2192 Loyal Community Member<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_1_Course_Creator_Automates_Student_Onboarding\"><\/span>Case Study 1: Course Creator Automates Student Onboarding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Background\"><\/span>Business Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A digital education creator selling online courses had thousands of subscribers but struggled with manually managing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New student welcome emails<\/li>\n<li>Course reminders<\/li>\n<li>Product announcements<\/li>\n<li>Customer follow-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every launch required significant manual work.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automation_Strategy\"><\/span>Automation Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The creator built a ConvertKit automation system using:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Subscriber tags<\/li>\n<li>Email sequences<\/li>\n<li>Product purchase triggers<\/li>\n<li>Automated onboarding campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The workflow:<\/p>\n<p>New subscriber downloads free resource<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Welcome email series<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Educational content sequence<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Course invitation<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Purchase triggers customer onboarding<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Student receives learning support emails<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results\"><\/span>Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The automation helped the business:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a smoother student experience<\/li>\n<li>Reduce manual follow-up work<\/li>\n<li>Launch products faster<\/li>\n<li>Maintain consistent communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A documented example is Marie Poulin\u2019s use of ConvertKit\/Kit automation for her Notion education business, where automations supported student onboarding, product launches, and customer communication at scale.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creator_Comment\"><\/span>Creator Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><em>&#8220;Automation allowed us to focus on creating better educational content instead of manually managing every student interaction.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_2_Newsletter_Creator_Builds_a_Revenue_Engine\"><\/span>Case Study 2: Newsletter Creator Builds a Revenue Engine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Challenge\"><\/span>Business Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A newsletter creator depended heavily on social media platforms for audience growth.<\/p>\n<p>Problems:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Audience ownership was limited<\/li>\n<li>Revenue was inconsistent<\/li>\n<li>Product promotions were mostly manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automation_Strategy-2\"><\/span>Automation Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The creator created a subscriber growth system:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Lead_Capture\"><\/span>Step 1: Lead Capture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visitors signed up through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free guides<\/li>\n<li>Newsletter forms<\/li>\n<li>Educational resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Welcome_Sequence\"><\/span>Step 2: Welcome Sequence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Subscribers received:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creator introduction<\/li>\n<li>Best articles<\/li>\n<li>Helpful resources<\/li>\n<li>Community invitations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Product_Funnel\"><\/span>Step 3: Product Funnel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Interested subscribers were moved into targeted sequences:<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Subscriber interested in writing tips<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Receives advanced writing content<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Receives course recommendation<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Receives customer onboarding<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results-2\"><\/span>Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The creator developed a more predictable income system through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Automated email education<\/li>\n<li>Segmented offers<\/li>\n<li>Product recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Creator Science, founded by Jay Clouse, used Kit automations, audience segmentation, recommendations, and revenue workflows to grow its audience and generate product revenue through email-driven systems.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creator_Comment-2\"><\/span>Creator Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><em>&#8220;Email automation helped us turn an audience into a business asset instead of depending only on algorithms.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_3_Blogger_Converts_Free_Subscribers_Into_Customers\"><\/span>Case Study 3: Blogger Converts Free Subscribers Into Customers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Challenge-2\"><\/span>Business Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A content creator had thousands of readers but most subscribers never purchased anything.<\/p>\n<p>The main problems:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Subscribers received only newsletters<\/li>\n<li>No structured customer journey existed<\/li>\n<li>Product promotions felt random<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automation_Strategy-3\"><\/span>Automation Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The creator created a content funnel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_1_New_Subscriber\"><\/span>Stage 1: New Subscriber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A visitor downloads:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Beginner Marketing Checklist&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Automation sends:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Download confirmation<\/li>\n<li>Helpful tips<\/li>\n<li>Related articles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_2_Education\"><\/span>Stage 2: Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Subscribers receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tutorials<\/li>\n<li>Case studies<\/li>\n<li>Practical examples<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_3_Conversion\"><\/span>Stage 3: Conversion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After building trust:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Product recommendations<\/li>\n<li>Course invitations<\/li>\n<li>Premium resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results-3\"><\/span>Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The creator achieved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Higher engagement<\/li>\n<li>Better product conversion<\/li>\n<li>More consistent sales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creator_Comment-3\"><\/span>Creator Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><em>&#8220;The biggest improvement was not sending more emails. It was sending the right email based on where someone was in the journey.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_4_Digital_Product_Seller_Automates_Sales\"><\/span>Case Study 4: Digital Product Seller Automates Sales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Challenge-3\"><\/span>Business Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A creator selling:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Templates<\/li>\n<li>Guides<\/li>\n<li>Digital downloads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>wanted to increase sales without constantly promoting products.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automation_Strategy-4\"><\/span>Automation Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The creator built:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lead_Magnet_Flow\"><\/span>Lead Magnet Flow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visitor downloads free template.<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Welcome email<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Educational emails<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Product recommendation<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purchase_Flow\"><\/span>Purchase Flow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Customer buys product.<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Thank-you email<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Tutorial sequence<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Related product offer<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results-4\"><\/span>Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The business improved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer experience<\/li>\n<li>Repeat purchases<\/li>\n<li>Product discovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kit\u2019s commerce features allow creators to combine digital product selling with automated audience communication, making it easier to connect purchases with follow-up sequences.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creator_Comment-4\"><\/span>Creator Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><em>&#8220;The automation works like a salesperson who helps customers at every stage without being pushy.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_5_Podcast_Creator_Builds_an_Automated_Audience_Funnel\"><\/span>Case Study 5: Podcast Creator Builds an Automated Audience Funnel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Challenge-4\"><\/span>Business Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A podcast creator wanted to grow beyond listeners and build an email community.<\/p>\n<p>Challenges:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Listeners consumed content but did not engage further<\/li>\n<li>Episodes were promoted manually<\/li>\n<li>Sponsorship and product opportunities were limited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automation_Strategy-5\"><\/span>Automation Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The creator created:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Podcast_Subscriber_Flow\"><\/span>Podcast Subscriber Flow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Listener joins email list.<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Welcome message<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Popular episode recommendations<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Exclusive newsletter content<\/p>\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n<p>Community invitation<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interest-Based_Segmentation\"><\/span>Interest-Based Segmentation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Subscribers were tagged based on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Topics clicked<\/li>\n<li>Episodes viewed<\/li>\n<li>Resources downloaded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Different audiences received different content.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results-5\"><\/span>Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The creator gained:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stronger audience relationships<\/li>\n<li>Better engagement<\/li>\n<li>More opportunities for monetization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creator_Comment-5\"><\/span>Creator Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><em>&#8220;Automation helped us understand our audience instead of treating every subscriber the same.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_6_Membership_Business_Improves_Customer_Experience\"><\/span>Case Study 6: Membership Business Improves Customer Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Challenge-5\"><\/span>Business Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A membership community struggled with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New member onboarding<\/li>\n<li>Reminder emails<\/li>\n<li>Engagement after signup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" 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