How do you keep email sequences from sounding too robotic?

Hi everyone,golf hit game

I’ve been using Datananas for a while to set up my outreach campaigns, and while it works great for automating follow-ups, I sometimes feel like my email sequences still come across as a bit too “template-like.”

I’m curious — how do you make your automated messages sound more natural and personal without losing the efficiency of automation? Do you rely on advanced personalization tags, adjust timing, or maybe mix in manual touches?

Would love to hear what’s been working for you, especially if you’ve found a balance that gets good reply rates without overwhelming your workflow.

Thanks in advance!