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Cart Abandonment: Email + Google Ads Strategy

E-CommerceFebruary 10, 2024· 8 min read
Michael Bennett
Michael Bennett
Growth Marketing Lead
Abandoned shopping cart recovery email sequence

30% of your revenue walks out the door in abandoned carts. Recovery is the lowest-hanging fruit in e-commerce.

Email + Google Ads works. Strong sequence recovers 25–35% of abandoned carts.

Email Sequence

Email 1 (2 hours): "You left something behind" with product reminder. Email 2 (1 day): Social proof (others bought it). Email 3 (3 days): Discount or urgency (limited time). Sequence converts 15–20% of carts.

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Google Ads Remarketing

Show the exact product they abandoned. Offer discount or free shipping. This catches people who don't open emails. Converts 10–15% additional revenue.

Discount Strategy

Offer modest discount (5–10%) in early emails. Bigger discount (15–20%) in later emails or ads. Too much discount trains customers to wait. Too little and they don't return.

Attribution

Track which recoveries came from email vs ads vs both. Allocate budget accordingly.

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FAQ

Should I always offer a discount for abandoned carts?

Not always. First try reminder without discount. Discount if reminder fails.

How long should abandonment sequence be?

3–5 emails over 7–10 days. Longer sequences annoy users.

What's realistic recovery rate?

25–35% typical. 50%+ with excellent execution.

Should I recover everyone or exclude certain products?

Exclude very cheap items (not worth effort). Focus on higher-value carts.

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