Ahoy, marketing wizards! Today, we're unlocking the secrets of crafting mesmerizing emails with the magical prowess of HubSpot's Drag and Drop Email Editor. Brace yourselves as we embark on a journey to make your emails sparkle, your subscribers swoon, and your promotions pop like confetti.
Let's dive into the mystical realm of HubSpot, where emails come to life with a wave of your virtual wand. To start brewing your email potion, navigate to Marketing > Email in your HubSpot account. Click "Create email," and if you're the proud owner of a Marketing Hub Enterprise account, dance into the Business unit dropdown to pick your business unit. It's like choosing the perfect wand for your magical endeavor.
Now that we've set the stage, let the enchanting drag and drop experience begin.
In this magical theatre of email creation, you're the choreographer, and the elements are your dancers. To summon new elements into your email masterpiece, simply drag them from the Content tab into the email editor. Need to tweak the dance routine? Hover over an element, click the blue edge to move it around, or use the clone and delete icons for a magical duplication or disappearance act.
Now, let's add a touch of glamour to your email with some design sorcery.
Every wizard knows the importance of a spellbinding appearance. In the Design tab, customize your template's fonts, headings, colors, borders, and spacing. Click just outside your email content to select a section, and in the Section settings, orchestrate the number of columns, the arrangement, and even the color patterns. It's like waving your wand to set the ambiance for a grand magical spectacle.
But wait, there's more! Let's talk about saving magical sections for future enchantments.
Imagine having a magical vault where you store your most powerful spells. HubSpot's Drag and Drop Email Editor lets you do just that. Customize a section, hover over it, and click the heart icon to save it for future emails. It's like having a spellbook of beautifully designed sections that you can summon with a flick of your virtual wand. Organization and efficiency, all in one magical move.
Now that your email is a visual masterpiece, let's add a touch of personalization magic.
No magical experience is complete without a touch of personalization. Click the "Personalize contacts" option in the formatting bar, choose your personalization token, and voilà! You're now pulling values directly from the contact records of your recipients. It's like addressing each recipient by name, making your emails as personalized as a handwritten letter.
But what about undoing magical mishaps or configuring your email's mystical settings? Let's delve into that realm.
At the top of the screen, click the "Settings" tab to enter the realm of email sorcery settings. From choosing the "From name" to defining the "Subject line," this is where you fine-tune your magical creation. Select your recipients, schedule your email, or even convert it into an automated spell. It's like having a magical control panel where you orchestrate the symphony of your email magic.
And now, it's time to unveil your masterpiece. But before you do, let's take a sneak peek.
Before the curtains rise on your magical email, click the "Preview" option in the Actions dropdown menu. Witness how your email will appear on desktops and mobile devices. Send a test email to yourself or another user to ensure the magic is just right. Because every great wizard knows, a sneak peek ensures a standing ovation.
In the grand tapestry of email marketing, HubSpot's Drag and Drop Email Editor is your wand, your spell-book, and your magical guide. Craft emails with the finesse of a seasoned wizard, and watch your marketing endeavours turn into an epic tale of success.