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cold-email-starter-kit

Guides end-to-end cold email campaign setup covering domains, inboxes, lead lists, copywriting, and sending via Smartlead or Instantly.

Updated May 28, 2025
Search Tags:#outbound sales#lead generation#cold email#deliverability#instantly#email copywriting#smartlead
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/meloShaya/insteltech --skill cold-email-starter-kit-meloshaya
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cold-email-starter-kit
Source: https://github.com/meloShaya/insteltech/tree/main/crm/library/skills/cold-email-starter-kit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/meloShaya/insteltech --skill cold-email-starter-kit-meloshaya

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires tsx, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Launching a cold email operation from scratch requires coordinating domain purchases, inbox warmup, lead sourcing, copywriting, and sending platform configuration, and beginners often burn their main domain or land in spam by missing critical steps. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Infrastructure Setup: Generate, purchase, and configure throwaway sending domains on Dynadot and provision warmed inboxes on Zapmail with automated SPF/DKIM/DMARC. - Campaign Strategy and Copywriting: Produce campaign ideas, stepwise copywriting with subject line and CTA frameworks, and 4-step follow-up sequences with spintax and A/B testing guidance. - Lead Building and Launch: Export lead lists from Prospeo, enrich contacts via optional APIs, and create campaigns in Smartlead or Instantly through included TypeScript scripts. - Use Case: A founder with no cold email experience follows the 60-minute tutorial to buy 20 domains, warm 40 inboxes, pull 2,000 leads, and launch a live Smartlead campaign in one session. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to walk you through the cold email starter kit beginning with the getting-started reference to verify your API credentials and launch your first campaign.

Frequently Asked Questions about cold-email-starter-kit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up cold email infrastructure for the first time?▼

Buy 10-20 lookalike .com domains on Dynadot, switch their nameservers to Zapmail, and create 2 inboxes per domain. Zapmail configures SPF, DKIM, and DMARC automatically, then exports the inboxes to Smartlead or Instantly after a 4-6 hour provisioning wait.

Smartlead vs Instantly for cold email sending?▼

Smartlead is recommended for beginners due to its simpler mental model and roughly $39 per month pricing for 2,000 leads. Instantly offers more features like subsequences, built-in inbox placement testing, and SuperSearch lead enrichment at a similar entry price.

How long should I warm up new email inboxes before sending?▼

Warm new inboxes for a minimum of 2 weeks, with 3-4 weeks preferred, before sending real cold email. Start at 5-10 warmup emails per day in week one, ramp to full volume by week three, and never exceed 30 cold emails per inbox per day.

Why are my cold emails landing in spam?▼

Common causes include sending from your main domain, skipping warmup, missing SPF/DKIM/DMARC records, using spam-flagged TLDs like .xyz, or exceeding 30 sends per inbox daily. Verify DNS records with dig and check blacklists on MXToolbox before sending.

Is cold email legal under CAN-SPAM and GDPR?▼

B2B cold email is generally permissible under CAN-SPAM in the US and legitimate interest in the EU, provided you honor unsubscribes promptly and include a real physical address in your footer. Emailing EU consumers is off-limits; see the legal compliance reference for details.

How many domains and inboxes do I need for a cold email campaign?▼

The recommended default is 20 domains with 2 inboxes each, giving 40 sending inboxes capable of roughly 1,200 emails per day after warmup. Never exceed 2 inboxes per domain, and buy many cheap domains so burned ones can be discarded without stopping the operation.

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