The Email Marketing section has two areas: Email Templates and Email Campaigns. Email Templates are reusable layouts almost like presets when you can build emails for specific purposes (e.g. a newsletter). The Email Campaigns area is where you choose an Email Template to use, customize it as needed, and then schedule the email to be sent to specific recipients either individually, using a smart list, or through contact tags.
You can also reuse campaigns by cloning them when sending them at a later date while still maintaining the ability to customize the email before it is sent.
The main difference between an Email Template and an Email Campaign is that a Template is the foundation and layout of an email preset and a Campaign is an actual email message that is sent out and delivered.
The Email Template is a preset layout you build your campaign on. It can be useful because it saves you time when creating emails for your subscribers. If you plan to send the same layout more than once in the future, you might consider creating an email template.
Example:
Email Template:
This is an example of what a template may look like:
Email Campaign
An email campaign is the email message you write, design, and send to your specific contact(s) or a list. You can edit the template layout you already have to edit text, images, and backgrounds, to mention a few. This is an example of an email campaign after the info from the template has been customized for a specific email:
FAQs
What is the difference between an Email Template and an Email Campaign?
An Email Template is a reusable layout or preset used for building emails for specific purposes, like a newsletter. An Email Campaign is the actual email message that is customized, scheduled, and sent to specific recipients.
What are Email Templates used for?
Email Templates are used as foundational layouts for creating emails. They save time when creating recurring email formats and can be reused for future campaigns.
Can I customize an Email Template when creating an Email Campaign?
Yes, when creating an Email Campaign, you can choose an Email Template and further customize it by editing text, images, backgrounds, and other elements to suit your specific needs.
How do I send an email using an Email Campaign?
In the Email Campaigns area, select an Email Template, customize it as needed, and schedule it to be sent to specific recipients. You can send it individually, use a smart list, or utilize contact tags.
Can I reuse Email Campaigns?
Yes, you can reuse Email Campaigns by cloning them. This allows you to send the same campaign at a later date while still having the flexibility to customize the email before it is sent.