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EdTech • SkillBoost Academy

Dead List to
₹2.8Cr Revenue

SkillBoost Academy had 180k email subscribers but 0.3% open rates. Their list was "dead." We implemented segmentation, re-engagement campaigns, and behavioral triggers to generate ₹2.8Cr in 90 days.

Revenue

Cr

Open Rate

%

Click Rate

%

Conversions

+

The Problem

Anjali Verma, founder of SkillBoost, had spent 3 years building an email list of 180k subscribers. But her emails went to spam. Open rate: 0.3%. Click rate: 0.04%. The list was effectively dead. She was about to give up on email marketing entirely.

  • 180k subscribers, 0.3% open rate
  • Emails landing in spam
  • No segmentation or personalization
  • Sending same email to everyone

The Revival

We cleaned the list (removed 62k dead emails), implemented 12-segment strategy based on behavior, created personalized email sequences, fixed deliverability issues, and launched win-back campaigns. Result: 42% open rate, ₹2.8Cr revenue in 90 days.

  • List cleaning & segmentation
  • Behavioral email sequences
  • Deliverability optimization

What We Did

1

List Hygiene & Cleanup

Removed 62k inactive subscribers (no open in 6 months). Implemented double opt-in for new subscribers. Fixed bounce rate from 18% to 0.8%. Cleaned list went from 180k to 118k engaged subscribers.

Tools: NeverBounce, ZeroBounce, Email validation API

2

12-Segment Strategy

Segmented by: course interest, engagement level, purchase history, location, job role, skill level. Created personalized content for each segment. Example: 'Python beginners' got different emails than 'Advanced Data Science' segment.

Tools: Klaviyo, Custom tagging system, RFM analysis

3

Deliverability Optimization

Set up SPF, DKIM, DMARC records. Warmed up new sending domain gradually (100 → 1k → 10k → 50k emails/day). Moved from shared IP to dedicated IP. Inbox rate improved from 12% to 94%.

Tools: Postmark, SendGrid, GlockApps, Mail-Tester

4

Behavioral Email Sequences

Built 15 automated sequences: Welcome series, Course completion, Abandoned cart, Re-engagement, Upsell, Cross-sell. Each triggered by specific user actions. Avg sequence conversion rate: 12%.

Tools: Klaviyo, Segment, Custom event tracking

5

Win-Back Campaign

Targeted 45k inactive subscribers with 'We miss you' campaign. Offered 50% discount on any course. Subject line: 'Your SkillBoost account is gathering dust 🥺'. Reactivated 8,400 subscribers (18.6% win-back rate).

Tools: A/B tested subject lines, Countdown timers, Urgency copy

6

Content Personalization

Used AI to personalize email content based on user data. Example: 'Hi [Name], based on your interest in [Topic], here's a course for you.' Increased click rate from 0.04% to 8.4% (210x improvement).

Tools: Dynamic content blocks, GPT-4 API, Merge tags

The Results

Cr

Revenue Generated

In 90 days

%

Open Rate

From 0.3%

%

Click Rate

From 0.04%

Key Achievements

  • ₹2.8Cr revenue in 90 days from email alone
  • Open rate: 0.3% → 42% (140x improvement)
  • Click rate: 0.04% → 8.4% (210x improvement)
  • 4,200+ course enrollments from email
  • Inbox rate: 12% → 94%
  • Reactivated 8,400 inactive subscribers

"I thought my email list was dead. 24hours.website brought it back to life and generated ₹2.8Cr in 3 months. Email is now our #1 revenue channel."

AV

Anjali Verma

Founder, SkillBoost Academy

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