Customer Onboarding Templates

Email Templates for AI Products

Build trust and drive adoption for your AI product with emails that educate, not hype.

AI products have a trust gap that traditional SaaS doesn't face. Users wonder: Is this accurate? Can I rely on it? Will it get better? These templates address that head-on with clear, honest emails that set expectations, show results, and build confidence in your technology.

Ready-to-Use Templates

Copy these templates and customize them for your needs. Each includes HTML and plain text versions.

AI Product Welcome
Welcome email that sets expectations for AI capabilities
General use
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Welcome to {{productName}} — here's what our AI can do

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A quick look at what works, what's coming, and how to get the best results.

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Model Update Announcement
Announce model improvements with measurable results
General use
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{{productName}} just got smarter — {{improvementMetric}}

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New model update with measurable improvements across the board.

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AI Usage Report
Weekly or monthly report showing value generated by AI
General use
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Your {{productName}} report: {{timePeriod}}

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Here's what our AI did for you this {{timePeriod}}.

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AI Feature Discovery
Highlight an AI feature the user hasn't tried yet
General use
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You haven't tried {{featureName}} yet

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This AI feature could save you {{timeSaved}} per week.

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Best Practices

Be transparent about what your AI can and can't do — overpromising kills trust

Use measurable metrics in model update emails (e.g., '23% more accurate' not 'better than ever')

Show before/after examples so users understand the real impact

Send usage reports to reinforce the value your AI provides

Let users know when updates happen automatically vs. requiring action

Common Mistakes

Using buzzwords like 'revolutionary AI' without explaining what it actually does

Not acknowledging limitations — users will find them anyway

Sending model updates without measurable improvement data

Generic onboarding that doesn't address AI-specific trust concerns

Skipping usage reports that prove ROI of the AI product

Subject Line Examples

Timing & Performance

Best Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Best Times
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Open Rate
25-35%
Click Rate
3-5%

Personalization Tips

AI emails need honesty, not hype

The biggest mistake AI companies make with email is overselling. Users are already skeptical about AI claims — your emails should build trust through transparency, not marketing fluff.

Start every user relationship with honest expectations. Tell them what your AI does well, what it doesn't do yet, and how to get the best results. This upfront honesty converts better than any hype because users trust you from day one.

Model updates are your best engagement tool

Every model improvement is a reason to email your users. But skip the generic "we made things better" — instead, lead with specific, measurable improvements. "Our latest model is 30% faster and handles edge cases 2x better" gives users a reason to re-engage.

Include before/after examples when possible. Users who see concrete improvements are more likely to expand their usage and tell others about your product.

Usage reports prove your value

AI products live or die on perceived value. Regular usage reports that show what your AI accomplished — documents processed, time saved, tasks automated — make the value undeniable. They also surface unused features, which is your best upsell opportunity.

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