Guide to Squarespace Email Campaigns: Getting Started

Guide to Squarespace Email Campaigns: Getting Started

By Michael Turner

January 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM

Creating and managing email campaigns in Squarespace is straightforward and efficient. Here's everything you need to know:

Squarespace Email Campaigns allows you to:

  • Create on-brand emails that match your website
  • Update your site and send campaigns from one interface
  • Pull content directly from your site into emails
  • Track comprehensive analytics about subscribers and visitors

Getting Started:

  1. Requirements:
  • Active Squarespace website subscription or Acuity Scheduling subscription
  • Custom domain and email address recommended ([email protected])
  • Mobile Start plans only have access to trial version
  1. Access the Dashboard:
  • Computer: Open Email Campaigns dashboard
  • iOS App: Tap More > Marketing > Email Campaigns
  1. Initial Setup:
  • Start with a free trial (includes 3 blast campaigns)
  • Set up sender details (email address and display name)
  • Create at least one mailing list
  • Add subscription forms to your website

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Empty newsletter subscription form

Campaign Types:

  1. Blast Campaigns:
  • Single campaigns sent to specific mailing lists
  • Perfect for announcements, events, or promotions
  1. Automated Campaigns:
  • Trigger automatically based on visitor actions
  • Examples: Welcome emails, purchase confirmations

Tracking and Sharing:

  1. Analytics:
  • Monitor campaign performance
  • Track unsubscribe rates
  • Review subscriber engagement
  1. Campaign Access:
  • View-in-browser links in email headers
  • Unique permalink for each blast campaign
  • Easy sharing options

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To share campaign links:

  1. Go to Email Campaigns dashboard
  2. Click Sent > Select campaign
  3. Click Copy Link in top-right corner
  4. Paste using ctrl + v (PC) or ⌘ + v (Mac)

For additional support, consult the Email Campaigns FAQ or consider hiring a vetted Squarespace Expert for personalized assistance.

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