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Articles Tagged "neat+tricks"
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How do I import a campaign via email (Email Beamer)?
Each list in your account has a list-specific email address. Send an email from your favorite email client to this email address and we'll save it as a draft campaign that can be edited and sent. Or, you can reply to a confirmation email and we'll send it out! Before…
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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…
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Can I change the width of the body of my Template?
Yes, though we recommend a width of 600 pixels or less since this is the maximum width supported by the preview pane in many email programs. Our Templates are designed for best display in preview panes on delivery and are not really designed to stretch beyond or shrink below that…
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Tips for working with images
Image Types MailChimp accepts .jpg, .gif, and .png image files to display in your HTML campaigns. They should be RGB formatted for the weband we recommend 1MB or smaller image files. Image Size It's a good idea to resize images before uploading so that they are the size you want…
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How do conditional or smart merge tags work?
Smart, conditional or dynamic merge tags will allow you to create dynamic content conditions based on recipient data. Our dynamic merge tags support traditional IF and IF ELSE logic conditions. For example: *|IF:FOO|* (FOO = merge value you want to test against)value to display*|END:IF|*or*|IF:FOO|* (FOO = merge value you want…
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Tips for editing content
Here are some useful tips for using the content editor. The best way to create a campaign is to type directly into the content editor if you can. The second best way is to copy and paste from a Simple Text Editor like Notepad or Notepad ++ or TextWrangler for…
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How can I use my previous campaign as a template for my new campaign?
To use a previously sent campaign as a template for a new campaign, follow these steps: On the Campaigns page in your account, hover over the name of the campaign you'd like to use and click the Replicate link to replicate that campaign. Go to the Design step of the…
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Can I add additional text boxes on my campaign?
On Your Own Coded Templates If you're a designer and you're providing your own coded templates, there are many design options. For instance, you can code your templates so that you can add additional text or image boxes and even make them repeatable (by clicking on the green + sign),…
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Can I create a sample newsletter to show to my potential subscribers?
If you're just getting your newsletter started, it's a good idea to create a sample newsletter to show off the awesome content you'll be sending to your new subscribers. This also gives you a head start on sending out your first campaign. You'll have your template and initial design ready…
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How do I improve my open or click rate?
Remember that open and click rates vary by industry, so you can compare your stats to those in your industry, or similar industries, with our benchmark chart. At the bottom of that chart are several tips for improving your stats, like writing effective subject lines, testing, and how spam filters…