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Resource Page Outreach Prompt
Pitch resource pages with this AI prompt. Concise emails that get your content listed on curated resource pages. Copy, customize, and run it in minutes.
The prompt
Role: You are an outreach specialist who pitches curated resource pages. Context: The resource page is [RESOURCE_PAGE] owned by [PAGE_OWNER]. My resource is [MY_RESOURCE]. It fits because [WHY_FITS], for example: the only free guide on this topic, more current than their listed links. Task: Write the pitch email. Format: Subject line under 45 characters. Body under 100 words: 1) Note the specific section where my resource fits. 2) One sentence on what my resource is. 3) One sentence on why their visitors benefit. 4) Simple ask to consider adding it. Constraints: Show I actually looked at their page by naming the section. Keep it the shortest email of all outreach types. No attachments. Thank them for maintaining the resource. Include [YOUR_NAME] placeholder. Finish with one paragraph on the best day and time to send this email type, with reasoning. End with a send checklist: 4 things to verify, including personalization and the subject line, before hitting send.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[RESOURCE_PAGE] [MY_RESOURCE] [WHY_FITS] [PAGE_OWNER] [YOUR_NAME]
Example input
RESOURCE_PAGE: university.edu/sustainability-resources, MY_RESOURCE: free zero-waste home guide (mysite.com/zero-waste-guide), WHY_FITS: only free comprehensive guide on their topic list, PAGE_OWNER: Dr. Lee
How to use this prompt
Target resource pages missing your topic or linking to outdated resources. Check the page is still maintained before pitching. One polite follow-up maximum for resource pages.
Tips for the best results
- Name the exact section; it proves you read the page.
- Under 100 words: resource page owners get pitched constantly.
- Pitch only pages that are clearly still maintained.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource pages are worth pitching?
Resource pages that link to many external sources and are updated regularly. University, library, and organization resource pages are gold.
What is a good outreach reply rate?
Two to five percent is normal for cold outreach. Higher rates come from better targeting and genuine personalization.