Create and Send Email Marketing Campaigns: A Step-by-Step Guide

Create and Send Email Marketing Campaigns: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Turner

January 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM

Email campaigns consist of vertically stacked sections containing text, images, and buttons. Here's how to create and manage them effectively:

Creating a New Campaign

  1. Open email campaign dashboard
  2. Click [Create]
  3. Select a template from available options
  4. Click [Use this template]

Adding and Managing Sections

Chocolate Wrapping Design

Chocolate Wrapping Design

  • Click [+] to add new sections
  • Click directly on sections to edit
  • Use arrows to reorder sections
  • Click copy icon to duplicate sections
  • Click trash icon to delete sections

Header Customization

  • Choose between image, logo, or text
  • Upload custom images or use site logo
  • Add title text and preview in browser
  • Adjust layout, colors, and padding

Footer Requirements

Checkmark for Completed Task

Checkmark for Completed Task

  • Must include unsubscribe link and email address
  • Optional: Add branding and social icons
  • Customize layout, padding, and colors
  • Legal address required for compliance

Content Sections Available:

  • Text
  • Images
  • Buttons
  • Space adjustments
  • Lines
  • Blogs
  • Products
  • Discounts

Template Management

To reuse templates:

  1. Access dashboard
  2. Click [Reuse Template] on existing campaign
  3. Select campaign type
  4. Edit new draft as needed

Converting Campaign Types:

  • Mass to Automated: Use reuse template option and select [Subscriber/Customer Activity]
  • Automated to Mass: Click [Reuse Template] and select [Email Campaign]

Draft Management

  • Changes save automatically
  • Access drafts through dashboard
  • Edit by clicking pencil icon
  • Delete via [...] > [Delete] menu
  • Deletion is permanent

Best Practices:

  • Review content thoroughly before sending
  • Use email merge tags for personalization
  • Consider accessibility guidelines
  • Test display on multiple devices

Note: Unsubscribe links and addresses cannot be removed due to legal requirements. "Powered by Squarespace" branding can only be removed with higher-tier plans.

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