In the menu on the left under the Manage Newsletters Tab click Compose Newsletter
In this step we will select the list(s) to send the newsletter to.
You should now see the list of "Newsletter Lists", you will need to select which one to send the newsletter to. If you have multiple lists setup you may send to multiple lists by simply checking the checkbox beside each one you want to send the newsletter to.
Once you have selected the list(s) you want to send the newsletter to click "Continue".
Choose the mailing list or lists you wish to send your newsletter to, then click 'Continue'.
Choose the template you wish to use for your newsletter, then click 'Continue'.
You can create your own custom templates, see the 'Tools' section for detailed instructions.
Compose newsletter content:
Subject: Input the subject line you wish your readers to see when received in their inbox.
Content: You may input your HTML or text copy manually or edit it in another program, then copy and paste into this field.To personalize each recipients copy with their Name and/or Email in the message, reference them by entering place holders - They are CASE-SENSITIVE.
###NAME### - using this will take the Member Name and insert it wherever this tag is placed.
###SUBSCRIPTION### - using this will insert your opt-out link wherever this tag is placed. If this tag is not used, the opt-out link will appear at the bottom of the newsletter email.
###EMAIL### - using this will take the Member Email Address and insert it wherever this tag is placed.Example:
Dear ###NAME### welcome to our newsletter. Your email address ###EMAIL### has been subscribed to our list, if you did not subscribe to this newsletter you may ###SUBSCRIPTION###.
Will appear as:
Dear Mitzi Rufus welcome to our newsletter. Your email address m.rufus@abc.com has been subscribed to our list, if you did not subscribe to this newsletter you may click here to unsubscribe.
Name and Email will be personalized to each subscriber.
Before sending your newsletter to the public, enter your email address (and any others you wish to receive a preview copy of the newsletter; separate each email address by a comma. "test@test.com, test2@test.com, etc...") in the Test Recipients box and click send test. Check your email and preview your newsletter. If you decide you need to make changes, press the 'back' button on your browser to return to the previous page.
Send Test: Enter your email address and any others you wish to receive a preview copy of the newsletter; separate each email address by a comma. "test@test.com, test2@test.com, etc..."
Click Save & Send once you are happy with the content to send your newsletter to your mailing list.
