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Client pitch email templates, by industry

Pick your field and the moment: a first email, a follow-up, or a recap after a call. Fill in a few details and get a short, specific email you can send today.

Be concrete. Example for web development: your pricing page takes several seconds to load on mobile
Example: I recently rebuilt a services site that now loads in under two seconds on mobile
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Subject: A quick idea for [Company]'s website
Hi [Client first name], I came across [Company] and noticed [one specific thing you noticed, for example: your pricing page takes several seconds to load on mobile]. A slow or hard-to-use site quietly loses visitors before they ever read your offer. I'm [Your name], a freelance web developer. [one line on similar work, for example: I recently rebuilt a services site that now loads in under two seconds on mobile]. If it helps, I can send you a short list of three fixes that would make the site faster and easier to use, free and with no strings attached. Would you be open to a 15-minute call this week, or shall I just send it over by email? Thanks, [Your name] [Portfolio link]
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Anything in [square brackets] is a gap for you to fill before sending.
Before you send: first email
  • Replace the observation with something real and specific to their business. It is the line that decides whether they read on.
  • Keep it under 150 words, and offer one small free thing, not your whole service list.
  • Send it to a named person, not a generic info address, and on a weekday morning.
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What makes a pitch work
Something specific
One real observation about their business beats any compliment.
One small free offer
A short audit or sample, not a full proposal.
One easy question
A call this week, or send it by email. Never both open-ended.
Templates are a starting point. Edit every email so it sounds like you.

Frequently asked questions

How do I write a pitch email to a new client as a freelancer?

Keep it short and specific. Open with one real observation about the client's business, name the problem it points to, say who you are in one line with one line of relevant proof, and offer one small free thing such as a short audit or a sample. End with a single easy question, such as a 15-minute call this week or sending the idea by email.

How long should a freelance pitch email be?

Aim for roughly 100 to 150 words. A client reading a cold email decides in seconds, so each sentence needs a job: the observation, the problem, who you are, the small offer and the question. Cut your service list and your life story. You can share your portfolio link at the end instead of describing your work.

When should I follow up if the client does not reply?

Wait about four to five working days, then send one shorter follow-up that repeats the offer in one sentence and makes it easy to say no. A second or third with no reply reads as pressure. If you still hear nothing, move on and try again after a few months with a new observation, not the same message.

What should I send after a discovery call?

Send a recap the same day with the client's goal, your suggested next step, the scope, the timeline and the fee, and say that a short agreement and an advance invoice come before work starts. Ask them to confirm by a specific date so the conversation does not drift. Put it in writing even if the call went well.

Should I offer free work in a pitch?

Offer something small and quick, such as a three-point audit, an outline or one sample, not a full project. A small free piece shows your thinking and makes replying easy. Do not do speculative work that the client could use without hiring you, and decide in advance what you will say if they ask for more.