Struggling to keep track of unanswered emails? You’re not alone.
In a world of overflowing inboxes, even well-crafted messages can get lost in the shuffle. That’s where follow-up emails come in—and when used correctly, they dramatically increase your chances of getting a reply.
If you’re using Gmail, there are smart ways to make follow-ups easy and effective. In this post, we’ll walk you through Gmail-native options and show you how tools like Rebump can take your follow-up game to the next level.
Why Follow-Ups Matter
Research shows that up to 80% of sales require at least 5 follow-ups—but most professionals stop after just one. Whether you’re in sales, recruiting, or client communications, follow-ups are the key to results.
But the challenge is clear: remembering to follow up, writing a natural message, and timing it just right. That’s where Gmail tricks—and smart automation—can help.
The Smarter Way: Automate with Rebump
Manual Gmail tricks are useful—but they don’t scale, and they rely on memory and manual effort. That’s where Rebump steps in.
Rebump integrates directly with Gmail and sends automated, polite follow-ups if your recipient doesn’t reply. Here’s how it works:
1. Set It Once
Attach a Rebump sequence to your outgoing email. You choose how many follow-ups to send, how far apart, and what they say.
2. Only Sends if There’s No Reply
Rebump is smart. It only sends follow-ups if the recipient doesn’t respond, ensuring you’re not double-emailing unnecessarily.
3. Customize Your Sequences
Use pre-written templates or write your own. Keep it short, friendly, and professional.
4. Stay Top of Mind—Without Being Pushy
Your follow-ups are spaced out to feel natural and respectful. You stay visible without annoying your recipient.
Gmail Tricks for Better Follow-Up Emails
Steps to Set Up Automated Follow-Ups with Rebump:
- Install Rebump:
- Go to the Chrome Web Store and search “Rebump for Gmail.”
- Click “Add to Chrome” and follow the prompts to install the extension.
2. Create a Rebump Account:
- After installation, log in to your Gmail account.
- You’ll see the Rebump icon in your Gmail interface. Click on it to create an account if you haven’t already.
3. Set Up a Follow-Up Sequence:
- When you log in click the “Bumps” Tab found at the top of the page.
- To create your own customized series of Bumps, click the red “+ New Bump Sequence” button
- Next, you need to edit each “Bump” message so it says what you want it to say and you are ready to send your first sequence.
4. Schedule your first Follow-Up Sequence
- Compose an email as you normally would in Gmail.
- Before sending, scroll down to the Rebump section below the email.
- Click the checkbox to activate Rebump for this email and choose the sequence you just created.
4. Send the Email:
- Once everything is set, click “Send” as you normally would. Rebump will automatically take care of the follow-ups based on the sequence you created.
By automating follow-ups, Rebump ensures that you never miss an opportunity to reconnect, making it easier to maintain productive communication.
Conclusion: Don’t Leave Replies to Chance
If you’re relying on memory and Gmail hacks alone, you’re likely missing opportunities.
Use Gmail’s tools to get organized—but let Rebump handle the heavy lifting of follow-up sequences.
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