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Lavender - A complete AI toolkit for amazing 1:1 emails in your inbox.

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šŸ’œ Lavender helps you write better emails faster. It's a browser extension combining writing analysis & AI, social data+ inbox tools like gifs and mobile preview.
A fully functional version is at trylavender.com

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Szymon Adamiak
So it's like a "make email button"? I'm sold.
William M. Ballance
@sadamiak Yes, plus so much more to help optimize the inbox/outbound experience.
PJ Mantoss
@sadamiak It's a google chrome extension http://install.trylavender.com/
William M. Ballance
@sadamiak @pjmantoss Yes, works on any Chromium based browser like Chrome, Edge, Opera, Brave, Vilvadi and for GSuite + Outlook 365 web (native Outlook plugins for desktop coming soon)
Will Allred
@sadamiak It's as if the "easy button" also made you a better more thoughtful writer by default.
Szymon Adamiak
@sadamiak @will_allred Every comment makes me feel I need it a little bit more :)
William M. Ballance
šŸ‘‹ Hey Hunters! I'm Will, one of the founders at Lavender alongside @will_allred + @casey_corvino. We're excited to introduce what we've been working on this year: a pivot we made as a result of COVID. We thought we could help remote-first workers send more effective, emotionally intelligent emails using some of the writing tech we had been building for marketers. Over the past several months that initial goal as evolved into an entire ecosystem of tools and a broader mission of building the most useful email assistant available. Now more than ever people are spending more time in their inbox. We want to help make the email experience more pleasant for both the sender and the recipient. Lavender helps you send better emails faster. Thoughtful, high EQ, emails that are considerate of the reader. It's a browser extension that works with GSuite and Outlook 365, and is equal parts writing and productivity assistant. It analyzes your writing and coaches you in real time, then leverages GPT-3 to help make it more impactful. Lavender's unique combination of tools work together to augment your email abilities. Instead of bouncing around to different tools, we want to keep you in your inbox and in your flow state with: āœ… Automatic Email Address Verification šŸ¤ Rapport-building social insights on your recipient and their company šŸ” Real-time email analysis and coaching šŸ…° An email score for your chance of getting a positive reply šŸ’Œ Tone, sentiment, formality, and best-practices check šŸš« Highlighting problematic sentences šŸ™…ā€ā™€ļø Checks to make sure you won't land in spam šŸ¤– One click corrections to make your email more confident and concise šŸ„° Subject Line Analysis šŸ“± Mobile Preview + Editor šŸ„³ Easy-Insert GIFs with emotion analysis ā° Open Awareness šŸ“¬ Analysis and suggestions on how to respond to inbound emails Our early users find using Lavender makes their emails more effective and mobile optimized. They're getting higher open rates, more replies, and ultimately booking more meetings and forming better relationships. They're calling it their "secret weapon", "useful from the first email", "the most fun" they've had writing emails, and a "fire" product that they "love". See why with your first two months free when you sign up for Lavender Unlimited. Just enter PRODUCTHUNT during your onboarding. We're excited to get your feedback! To kick things off we're hosting a virtual launch party on Twitch starting at 9am PST. Join us for a live DJ playing some music to kickoff your work day at https://lounge.trylavender.com
William M. Ballance
@will_allred @casey_corvino @mballance @mjonna0 Thank you! šŸ’œ Try it out on some recent emails -- no need to install before trying. We have a live fully functional version on our homepage @ www.trylavender.com
Will Allred
@will_allred @casey_corvino @mballance @mjonna0 Thanks! Check out the live demo on the site :)
Ni āœŒšŸ¾& ā¤ļø
@will_allred @casey_corvino @mballance I signed up, entered my credit card info and the code but it did not give me a two month trial
William M. Ballance
@will_allred @casey_corvino @mballance @ni_e_sha I sent you an email but want to also follow up here. Somehow the promo code didn't save for you, but it's fixed now and the free months have been added to your account.
PJ Mantoss
A super intelligent and revolutionary email assistant.
William M. Ballance
@pjmantoss Thanks for all of your hard work PJ!
Will Allred
@pjmantoss Thank you PJ!
Christopher Fago
Been using Lavender for the past few months and it's been incredible to see the growth from a product standpoint. This team really understands the future of the inbox, it's a great combination of all things that help you write a great email.
William M. Ballance
@waitrewindthat Christopher, wow! Thank you for these words. I remember in college I thought about what the future of email would look like, and how it would be so hard to be the company to reinvent it. Fast forward and that's what we're trying to do! You get it!
Will Allred
@waitrewindthat I know how in depth you go with tech. This holds a lot of weight with out team. Thank you for the kind words. I know you get it more than most. <3
Mike Wittenstein
I've been using Lavender for a couple of months now. It's new. It's useful. It works. And it keeps getting better. We live in a world where getting your message right the very first time means more than ever. Lavender has helped me improve the engagement I get in regular newsletters and in personal correspondence. The product gives me instant feedback on how likely the message I craft is likely to get seen, get read, and get acted upon. Since it uses machine learning, the results just keep getting better. Lots of tools are working in the 'communications improvement' space. I like Lavender's trajectory because it's all about making meaningful connections with others, not spamming or manipulating them. This is a tool I plan to use for a long time.
William M. Ballance
@mikewittenstein Mike! Thanks so much for sharing some #LavenderLove! As you said we are pushing the team to keep releasing new features and integrations rapidly. In the coming weeks we'll be intertwined even deeper into the sales stack with some integration announcements. Appreciate it!
Will Allred
@mikewittenstein Wow, thanks Mike! One thing that we view as key to our product is the awareness factor. A lot of people just aren't aware of writing mistake or a unintentional tone. It's not just about doing it for you (we do that) it's about making you a better writer in the process.
Tom Slocum
I have been using Lavender for a few months now. It is a must in ones tech stack. It keeps evolving each day. It's like they are in the trenches with us. From the analysis it provides, to the GIF, it's real time coaching you. My engagement in email has improved since I have started using Lavender. I could not write an email without it. Thats how important it is and has been. Thank you to the Lavender team for putting this product out in 2020! Big things coming from this team and solution.
William M. Ballance
@tom_slocum Tom your support humbles us every day. We are so happy that our product is something that gives you value each day in your job. Your mindset of us being in the trenches with you is something we've conveyed to our team several times as we think about the product! THANK YOU!
Will Allred
@tom_slocum your support has been rocket fuel for our team. Really appreciate you sharing this here.
Marie Roker-Jones
Lavender is my go to tool for crafting succinct emails. My emails have better open rates thanks to Lavender!
William M. Ballance
@marie_roker_jones Thank you so much for sharing your results! Glad it's working so well for you šŸ’œ
Will Allred
@marie_roker_jones That's awesome! We've been hearing similar things from users. More opens, more replies, more outcomes. Glad we can help!
Jasper Tay
Super excited to be part of the growing Lavender Team šŸ’œ Congrats on the Product Hunt launch!
Will Allred
We're excited to have you on board with us, @jasper_tay! Can't wait for your DJ set at 9 AM PST. Tuning in at https://lounge.trylavender.com
Michael Sengbusch
Lavender has been extremely useful in crafting emails. I've been following @will_allred and @mballance since Lavender was in alpha. The latest version looks fantastic! Get this plugin now!
William M. Ballance
@will_allred @mballance @michael_sengbusch1 Michael! Thanks so much. You've definitely been around for every update since the earliest days! Thanks for the ongoing feedback and continued use!
Ed Jaffe
I love what Lavender is doing. I don't write a lot of cold emails, so when I do, it's incredibly helpful to have a neutral third-party to give me feedback (especially when I don't know the recipient). The founding team is constantly pushing out new features, and they are incredibly responsive for both technical questions, as well as for advice on what might make the email better. And, on top of all of that, it's 9 bucks. I don't think I have anything else in my tech stack that delivers close to as much value for that price point.
William M. Ballance
@ejaffe Wow Ed! That last line. Delivering maximum value at an affordable price (or even in our free tier!) As for advice, if you're ever stuck on an email and want us to revise it for you...that's part of Lavender. Just email it to team@trylavender.com - we'll typically have a human-revised email to you in 15 mis or so.
Will Allred
@ejaffe Value is the name of the game. Appreciate all the feedback and support you've given us. Thank you!
Troy Osinoff
Amazing product with a A+ team! Highly recommend Lavender
William M. Ballance
@yo Thanks Troy! Working hard to up the inbox for as many people as possible!
Will Allred
@yo Troy! Appreciate the šŸ’œ.
Brooklin Nash
I've used the (really amazing) tool, but really what makes this product stand out is the heart and soul the team puts into it. They want (and listen to) feedback, they'll give your cold email a review if you send it to them, and they've executed on a pretty stellar roadmap.
William M. Ballance
@brooklin_nash2 Brooklin! This means so much to hear. I know I speak for the entire team when I say how grateful for this.šŸ’œ
Will Allred
@brooklin_nash2 Second Will B's note. This means the world to us, man. We pour ourselves into this product because of the support that the sales community has given us. This is just fuel for the rocket.
Sharon Landis
Lavender keeps getting better. You really listen to your users
William M. Ballance
@sharon_landis Thank you Sharon! It's not uncommon for us to have a 1-2 hour interview with a user who comes to us with excitement/a problem/an idea. =)
Will Allred
@sharon_landis YES! We literally <3 our users. The support and feedback means you care. It's the fuel that powers this purple rocket ship. :)
Walter Daughtrey IV
I absolutely love Lavender!! As a recent graduate of a prestigious liberal arts college in Virginia with a rhetoric-focused education, I am confident in my writing. That being said, I still use Lavender as a last gut-check before sending any important emails to ensure my content is of the highest quality possible. Being a graduate amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of terrifying, so I recommend this tool to all of my friends who are working diligently to expand their networks. I can say with ease that Lavender helped me land my job at a rapidly growing fin tech startup in Boston and is a critical tool for those adapting to a remote-first work environment.
William M. Ballance
@walterdaughtreyiv So glad to hear that Lavender helped you with your 1st full time job!! Congrats!
Will Allred
@walterdaughtreyiv Appreciate this Four!
Blake Manzo
Excited to see where this goes, congrats on the launch guys!
William M. Ballance
@blakemanzo Blake thank you so much! Give it a try - we have a full working version on our website @ trylavender.com
Will Allred
@blakemanzo @mballance Appreciate the <3 Blake!
Kristina Finseth
As someone who personally advocates for more personalized, thoughtful emails, I'm super excited to see you all "officially" launch on Product Hunt. šŸ™Œ I will always stand behind companies empowering people to build better relationships and engagement with others through email. Congrats!!
Will Allred
@kristina_finseth1 Thank you Kristina! Really appreciate you turning out to support us. Thoughtful, effective emails written more efficiently. <3
William M. Ballance
@kristina_finseth1 thank you Kristina! You get it. Itā€™s so important!
Victor Vatus
woot woot!
William M. Ballance
@victor_vatus šŸ’œšŸ’œ
Will Allred
@victor_vatus Thank you! šŸ’œšŸ’œ
Corey Kossack
Lavender is awesome! Thanks for the great tool you guys!
William M. Ballance
@coreykossack šŸ’œšŸ’œšŸ’œ thanks for the support Corey!
Will Allred
@coreykossack Thank you so much for the support, Corey! Have so much šŸ’œ for Aspireship. When are y'all launching something here!?
Isaiah Lee
I actually used Lavender to draft my written testimony for a hearing before the DC City council. Lavender helped me keep my thoughts clear, concise and invoke the emotional tone that resonated well with the Council.
Will Allred
@isaiah_lee <3 Helping with everything from testimony in the nation's capital to a reply to a cold email. Having you on our team as been nothing short of a blessing. Our standing Friday chats are the best.
William M. Ballance
@isaiah_lee Although we're focused on email, confident, thoughtful, and effective communication is essential everywhere!
Joanne Poon
congrats on the launch!
William M. Ballance
@joanne_poon Thank you Joanne!
Will Allred
@joanne_poon Thank you! šŸ’œ