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Benchmark Email Client Onboarding Sprint (5-7 days)

A 5-7 day sprint to onboard a small business client onto Benchmark Email, covering account setup, template design, list segmentation, and a welcome sequence, packaged as a fixed-fee offer. Time: 5-7 days.

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Benchmark Email Client Onboarding Sprint (5-7 days)

A 5-7 day sprint to onboard a small business client onto Benchmark Email, covering account setup, template design, list segmentation, and a welcome sequence, packaged as a fixed-fee offer.

Prerequisites
  • Client has a subscriber list of at least 500 contacts or is prepared to grow one
  • Client provides brand assets (logo, colors, fonts) and a domain for authentication
  • Agency has a Benchmark Email Pro account (or uses the client's own account) with access to the drag-and-drop editor
  • Client approves a 3-email welcome sequence outline and campaign calendar
  • Agency confirms the client's email volume fits within Benchmark Email's send limits (10x contact limit on Pro)
Execution Timeline
  • 1.Create the client's Benchmark Email account and complete onboarding, verifying the dashboard and available integrations
  • 2.Configure domain authentication for the client's sending domain to improve deliverability
  • 3.Import the client's contact list and organize contacts using lists and tags for segmentation
  • 1.Build a branded email template using the drag-and-drop editor, incorporating client brand assets
  • 2.Create an embeddable sign-up form and provide the embed code for the client's website
  • 3.Set up a welcome email sequence (3 emails) using the editor, scheduling the first send
  • 1.Test the welcome sequence by sending to a small test list to verify deliverability and tracking
  • 2.Review the real-time campaign activity feed to confirm opens and clicks are recorded
  • 3.Adjust segmentation rules using tags to prepare for targeted campaigns
  • 1.Document the campaign calendar for the first month, including send dates and content themes
  • 2.Create a handoff guide covering how the client can manage lists, forms, and templates independently
  • 3.Train the client on using the drag-and-drop editor and interpreting real-time reports
  • 1.Launch the first campaign to the full list, monitoring the activity feed for any issues
  • 2.Review open and click performance from the real-time reporting dashboard
  • 3.Deliver the handoff guide and campaign calendar to the client, and schedule a follow-up review
Agency cost: $0 for the Free plan (up to 500 contacts) or $19/month for Pro (up to 2,500 contacts). Client-facing fee: $1,800 fixed, covering 16 hours of setup.5-7 days
ROI Logic

With a $1,800 fee and roughly 16 hours of effort, the agency earns an effective hourly rate of $112.50, while the tool cost is either $0 (Free plan) or $19/month (Pro), leaving a margin above 98% on the tool. The Pro plan's 10-domain limit means the agency can host up to 10 client accounts under one subscription, further reducing per-client tool overhead.

Deliverables
  • Configured Benchmark Email account with domain authentication and branded template
  • 3-email welcome sequence built in the drag-and-drop editor
  • Contact import and segmentation setup using lists and tags
  • Embeddable sign-up form code for the client's website
  • Campaign calendar and handoff guide for client self-management
Definition of Done

The client's first campaign is sent successfully, the welcome sequence is live, and the handoff guide is delivered, with the client able to log in and manage their own lists and campaigns.

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