Every ecommerce store should start with seven core email automations: a welcome flow, browse abandonment, cart or checkout abandonment, post-purchase education, review or referral request, replenishment or cross-sell, and winback with a sunset path.
A welcome flow is the first automated sequence after signup, account creation, or another onboarding point. A nurture flow is a longer educational sequence triggered by behavior, segment membership, product interest, source, or lifecycle status when the customer needs more context before the next action.
A winback flow should trigger after a customer moves beyond the normal repeat purchase window. It should start with relevance, remind the customer what changed or what they may need next, use discounts carefully and late, and end with a preference, pause, or sunset path.