This free tester tells you if your first line earns the second.
Inbox previews show about 20 words. We grade exactly those.
What the preview shows
Hi Sara, I hope this email finds you well. My name is John and I work at Acme, a leading…
- Empty fillerlow
hope this email finds you well
→ Delete sentences that carry no information.
- Generic flatterylow
hope this email finds you well
→ Replace the compliment with one concrete, verifiable detail — or remove it.
- Self-introduction firstmedium
My name is John and I work at Acme
→ Start with them, not you. Your name is in the signature.
- More "I/we" than "you"low
3 × I/we vs 1 × you
→ Make the first line about the reader.
Quick rule-based checks, run in your browser. The MailDignity API reads full context with AI and writes rewrites.
The preview is your real first impression.
Most people decide to open, archive or delete from the preview line alone.
Starting with "My name is" or "I hope you’re well" spends the only words they read.
Frequently asked questions.
How many words show in a preview?
Typically 15–25 depending on device and client.
Should I start with their name?
A name is fine; what follows matters.
What is a good first line?
One that is clearly about them and could not be sent to anyone else.
Free?
Yes.
Check every email before it sends.
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