Oct 16 • Wins
Ditch Mailchimp Premium — Send Unlimited, Personalized Template Emails with n8n
Hey AI Automation Society fam — I built a simple, plug‑and‑play n8n automation that sends template‑based cold emails for you — reliably, cheaply, and without Mailchimp’s premium headaches. No technical deep dives here — just what it does for you and why it’s great for getting clients.
What this automation does
- Runs on a schedule and reads leads from a Google Sheet.
- Pulls the right email template for each lead and automatically fills names/placeholders. 📝➡️🔁
- Sends each message one‑by‑one with natural pacing (so you avoid spam blocks). ✉️
- Updates your sheet when an email is sent so you always know who’s been contacted. ✅
Why you’ll love it (big benefits)
- Save money: no more paying Mailchimp for “premium” automation tiers or costly send multipliers.
- Real personalization: templates are filled with the lead’s name and tailored text so messages feel human.
- Safer sending: built‑in pacing and wait times mimic natural outreach to reduce spam risk.
- Simple control: change templates in Google Sheets — no workflow edits needed.
- Trackable: every send is logged in your sheet so you can review and follow up easily. 🕵️
Mailchimp killer points — why this beats Mailchimp for template campaigns
- Unlimited template sends (limited only by your SMTP provider) — no premium plan throttle or credit‑based limits.
- Full control over timing and pacing — avoids automated mass bursts that trigger spam filters.
- Edit templates directly in Sheets — instant updates without touching the automation.
- Lower recurring costs — host n8n and use your SMTP or transactional provider to scale affordably.
Simple use cases (who this is perfect for)
- Solo creatives and agencies doing cold outreach for design, dev, or marketing.
- Local service businesses (plumbers, salons, car detailers) who want predictable outreach without big platform fees.
- Small sales teams doing template-driven campaigns and follow-ups.
- Freelancers pitching prospects with personalized, one‑by‑one emails.
How it looks in action (steps you’ll see in the images)
- Schedule runs and fetches leads from your sheet. ⏱️➡️🧾
- Loop through leads and grab the right template. 🔄📄
- Fill placeholders (name, etc.) and send the email via SMTP. ✨📬
- Mark the lead DONE and wait a bit before the next send to keep things natural. ✅⏳
Want to try it?
- Prefer a walkthrough? I’ll guide you through connecting your Sheets and SMTP and testing a small batch. 🎥🧑💻
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Ditch Mailchimp Premium — Send Unlimited, Personalized Template Emails with n8n
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