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  • How do I add a Facebook like button to my campaigns?

    We made this totally easy with the use of a merge tag. *|FACEBOOK:LIKE|* Just type that merge tag into your campaign, wherever you like - just like regular text, and send your campaign as usual. We'll add the famous "Like" button wherever you place the merge tag. When the sent…

  • How do I create my own custom template?

    Designers have the ability to import HTML that includes MailChimp's template language to create an editable template inside our app. This is a great feature for web designers who want to upload a template for a client, and create editable, repeatable and hideable sections within the content area (without letting…

  • What are some best practices in writing email subject lines?

    Best Practices in Writing Email Subject Lines The best email subject lines are short, descriptive and provide the reader with a reason to explore your message further. Trying to stand out in the inbox, by using splashy or cheesy phrases, will invariably result in your email being ignored. In short,…

  • How do I create a template?

    MailChimp provides a large variety of customizable templates that you can use as the starting point for your email campaigns. Add your logo, customize the colors, and you've got a reusable design that will be the starting point for future email campaigns. You can also custom code templates in your…

  • I’m using the style designer. Why I can’t get my formatting to change?

    First things first - the editor isn't possessed or crazy. And, there's usually a simple fix for this. Rogue formatting usually happens when you've pasted in content from a source other than a simple text editor. A simple text editor is Notepad for PCs or TextWrangler for Macs. Sources that…

  • How do I edit my template?

    From the Dashboard, click the Templates button. If you want to modify a MailChimp template, select Basic Templates or Designer Templates. If you want to edit a template you've saved to your account, choose My Templates. If you're checking out our templates, choose your category options on the left to…

  • What are the different ways I can create a campaign in MailChimp?

    With MailChimp, you have several ways to create a campaign. You can use our design tools to create a campaign from scratch (we'll still help you design if you need it) or use one of our pre-designed Templates for a super easy designed look. You can copy/paste your own HTML…

  • Will MailChimp host my files for me?

    Sure! If you want to provide a PDF file, Word doc, Excel Spreadsheet, or one of these other file types, we make it easy to upload your file to MailChimp and add a link in your campaign. Here's how: In the Design step of the Campaign Builder, click inside any…

  • How can I add a Facebook “like” button for my page to my campaigns?

    With the *|FACEBOOK:LIKE:URL|* merge tag, you can allow your subscribers to like your Facebook page directly from your campaigns. Here's how you set up the Like merge tag: In the Design step of the Campaign Builder, edit the region where you want your Like button. Add some text such as…

  • How do I set default merge values (like Dear Customer)?

    When you set a predefined value and use Merge tags to personalize your campaign, if a recipient doesn't have a value in that Merge field, a default value will be added in your campaign. So, if you use "Howdy *|FNAME|*" in your campaign and you don't have the recipient's first…

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