Glossary/Metrics

    Reply Rate

    The percentage of sent cold emails that receive any reply, positive or negative.

    Definition

    Reply rate is emails replied divided by emails delivered. A healthy cold email campaign runs at 3 to 8 percent total reply rate.

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    Why it matters

    Reply rate is the strongest early signal on ICP fit and copy quality. Below 1 percent means your list, copy, or deliverability is broken.

    How it works

    • Measure per campaign, per list, per persona
    • Split total reply rate from positive reply rate
    • A B test subject lines and opening lines to improve

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