Evergreen Launch Funnel
Build evergreen funnels that combine automated webinar/VSL content with deadline funnel logic to create urgency and drive conversions on-demand. Run continuously while creating real urgency through cart open/close windows.
Core Objectives
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Create compelling automated content (webinar/VSL)
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Build desire and urgency through deadline logic
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Maximize conversions during cart open windows
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Run continuously with automated sequences
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Optimize for long-term performance
Funnel Structure
Entry Point (Registration)
Registration Page:
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Headline: Transformation promise or secret revealed
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Subheadline: What they'll learn or discover
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Video Preview: Teaser or thumbnail
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Social Proof: Attendee count, testimonials
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CTA: "Watch Free Training Now"
Automated Content Delivery
Webinar/VSL Flow:
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Registration: Capture lead and start deadline timer
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Content Delivery: Pre-recorded, high-converting presentation
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Value Delivery: Core teaching and transformation
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Offer Reveal: Product or service introduction
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Cart Open: Limited-time access window begins
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Cart Close: Deadline triggers and urgency peaks
Deadline Funnel Logic
Cart Open Window
Configuration:
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Duration: Typically 24-72 hours from viewing offer
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Real countdown timer synced to lead's entry time
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Unique deadline per lead (no fake scarcity)
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Cookie and email tracking for accuracy
Urgency Elements:
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Personal deadline displayed on all pages
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Email reminders tied to individual countdown
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Bonus expiration at deadline
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Price increase after deadline
Email Sequence (Automated)
Post-Registration:
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Confirmation + access link
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Reminder to watch if not completed
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Value recap if watched
Post-Offer View:
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Offer recap and bonuses reminder
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Testimonials and proof
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Objection handling
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24-hour warning
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Final hours push
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Cart closing (1 hour)
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Cart closed notification
Cart Close Handling
When Deadline Expires:
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Sales page shows "offer expired" message
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Option to get on waitlist
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Alternative offer or down-sell
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Re-engagement sequence for future opportunities
Sales Page Elements
Pre-Deadline:
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Full offer with all bonuses
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Countdown timer prominently displayed
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Urgency messaging throughout
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Multiple CTAs
Post-Deadline:
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Clean "offer expired" page
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Waitlist signup option
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Alternative resources
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Future opportunity messaging
Technical Requirements
Deadline Tracking:
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Individual countdown per lead
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Cookie-based tracking
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Email integration for reminders
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Fallback for cleared cookies
Page Variations:
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Pre-deadline version
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Post-deadline version
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Waitlist version
Copywriting Style
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Conversational, urgent, conversion-focused
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Emphasize transformation and outcomes
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Use specific benefits and proof points
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Build urgency through deadline logic
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Create desire through value stacking
Quality Checklist
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Is automated content compelling and conversion-focused?
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Does deadline logic create real urgency?
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Is cart open/close sequence optimized?
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Are reminders strategically timed?
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Will this convert consistently over time?
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Is the deadline system technically sound?
Additional Resources
Reference Files
- references/deadline-automation.md
- Technical setup and automation flows