Absolutely — here are 7 high-performing email openers you can steal and use right now for your affiliate marketing emails. These are designed to hook attention fast and boost engagement:
1. “I wasn’t going to send this…”
Creates curiosity and a feeling of exclusivity — readers want to know what almost got left out.
I wasn’t going to send this. But then I saw something that changed my mind.
2. “Let’s get real for a second.”
Disarms the reader. Feels honest, human, and sets up a personal tone.
Let’s get real for a second. You don’t need another affiliate offer — you need a reason to care.
3. “This might get me in trouble, but…”
Builds tension and anticipation. Implies insider info or rule-breaking value.
This might get me in trouble, but I’m going to show you the exact email I used to pull in $2,118 last week.
4. “Yesterday, I made a mistake.”
Triggers a story format and emotional connection. People lean in to hear confessions.
Yesterday, I made a mistake. A big one. And it cost me 47 leads.
5. “If you only read one email this week…”
Positions your email as the most important thing in a crowded inbox.
If you only read one email this week, make it this one. It’s about what actually drives affiliate clicks in 2025.
6. “Here’s what no one tells you about [topic]…”
Curiosity + authority = strong hook for educating your list.
Here’s what no one tells you about building a profitable email list with 200 subscribers.
7. “You’re not going to like this. But…”
Sets up a pattern break — leads into a truth bomb or unconventional insight.
You’re not going to like this. But if your list isn’t buying, it’s your fault.
