Tired of Smartlead's 2-3 week warmup requirements? Here's how to migrate to ColdSend.
ColdSend eliminates Smartlead's warmup delays and delivers higher deliverability from day one.
Why Teams Are Leaving Smartlead
Platform Limitations:
- 2-3 week warmup for every new inbox
- Limited inbox scaling (15 base, $7 each additional per Smartlead pricing)
- Warmup failures that reset progress
- Complex setup process for new domains
Performance Comparison:
- Smartlead deliverability: 80-85% (after warmup)
- ColdSend deliverability: 90%+ (from day one)
- Smartlead setup time: 2-3 weeks
- ColdSend setup time: Same day
Migration Planning
Data Inventory:
- Active campaigns in Smartlead
- Prospect databases and lists
- Email sequences and templates
- Performance baselines for comparison
Migration Timeline:
- Week 1: Export data, set up ColdSend
- Week 2: Migrate active campaigns
- Week 3: Launch new campaigns (no warmup)
- Month 1: Full optimization
Team Preparation:
- Assign migration lead (usually sales ops)
- Schedule team training on ColdSend
- Plan campaign downtime (minimal)
- Prepare client communications
Data Export from Smartlead
Export Process:
- Go to Campaigns → Export prospects
- Download sequences (copy/paste email content)
- Export performance data for baseline
- Save domain configurations (for reference)
Data Format:
Prospect exports include:
- Email addresses
- First/last names
- Company information
- Custom fields
- Campaign assignments
Sequence exports include:
- Email subject lines
- Email body content
- Delay timings
- Follow-up sequences
ColdSend Setup Process
Hour 1: Account Creation
- Sign up for ColdSend account
- Choose inbox allocation (100 included)
- Connect domains (optional, can use ColdSend domains)
- Configure account settings
Hour 2: Campaign Setup
- Import prospect lists from Smartlead exports
- Create email sequences using existing content
- Set sending schedules and delays
- Configure tracking and reporting
Hour 3: Launch
- Review campaign settings
- Start first campaign (no warmup needed)
- Monitor initial sends
- Confirm deliverability
Total migration time: 3-4 hours vs 2-3 weeks with Smartlead
Performance Comparison
30-Day Results (Average):
Smartlead (after warmup):
- Setup time: 21 days
- Deliverability: 82%
- Total inboxes: 15-30
- Cost: $94-$315/month
ColdSend (immediate):
- Setup time: 1 day
- Deliverability: 91%
- Total inboxes: 100+
- Cost: $50/month
Timeline Comparison:
Smartlead timeline:
- Week 1-3: Warmup (no results)
- Week 4: First campaigns
- Week 6: Meaningful results
ColdSend timeline:
- Day 1: Campaigns running
- Day 3: First responses
- Week 1: Meetings booked
Migration Support
Common Questions:
Q: Will I lose my sending reputation?
A: No. ColdSend uses established infrastructure with better reputation than Smartlead warmup.
Q: How long is the migration downtime?
A: 4-6 hours maximum. Most campaigns can run parallel during transition.
Q: What about my existing domains?
A: You can keep using them or switch to ColdSend domains (recommended).
Q: Can I test before fully migrating?
A: Yes. Book a demo to test with your data.
The Bottom Line
Smartlead requires:
- 2-3 week warmup delays
- Extra charges for inbox scaling
- Complex warmup monitoring
- Extended setup process
ColdSend delivers:
- Immediate deployment
- 100+ inboxes included
- No warmup required
- Same-day results
Key Benefits:
- 20x faster deployment
- 10% higher deliverability
- 50-80% cost savings
- Zero warmup failures
Ready to eliminate Smartlead's warmup delays? Explore our API tools or book a demo and see immediate deployment in action.
Need help with your Smartlead migration? Schedule a call for personalized migration support.
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