I once signed up for an event and totally forgot about it in an hour. But when I opened my inbox later in the day, I found a shiny email confirming my registration for the event.

This confirmation email reminded me about the event with all the necessary context. It also gave me the option to add the webinar to my calendar — so that I wouldn’t forget it again.

It linked the speakers’ social profiles to connect with them beforehand.

Win, win, and win!

That’s just a small glimpse of the impact confirmation emails can create for you.

If you’re looking for some inspiration, I’ve curated a list of 13 awesome confirmation email examples with a few best practices to help you get started.

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