Create a new e-blast in Constant Contact
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- Created on Thursday, 11 August 2011 20:54
I have provided some instructions on how to create a new eblast to be sent out. I have setup a blank template that can be duplicated and reused without having to recode the template each time.
Please do not edit the existing Blank Template, this existing template is setup to copy and then edit only.
Login
Items 1 and 2.
First login to constant contact, at the top right hand corner of the website home page there is a login link, when you click on it a drop down menu will appear. Enter your login and password then click the "Login" button.
Eblast List
Item 3.
Otherwise if you need to create a new e-blast, click on the copy button highlighted in red. This will create a new template for you to edit.
Template Editor Nav Icons
Item 3a.
On the right hand side of the page is a group of three nav links, you can go back to the previous page save your work, or save your work and continue to the next page.
Email Template Name
Item 4.
When you copy a template you will be asked to create a new name for the email template that you want to duplicate. Enter a email name into the text field as shown below.
Email Header and Footer Settings
In the email settings Dialog Box, you will be able to change the header and footer settings for the email blast, I am only covering teh 4 required fields.
Item 5.
Enter the Email subject line, this line of text will appear in the email subject line.
Item 6.
Enter the name that you want to display in the from line on the email.
Item 7.
Select. the email address that will be used in the from line on the email.
Item 8.
Select the reply to email address.
Email Template Editor
Once you have completed filling out the email header and footer settings, you will be taken to the email template content editor. Here you can change the images, text and links that will go into the email blast.
Item 9.
In this area, you are allowed to preview the changes that you made to the eblast, you will be taken to a separate page that will allow you to preview the complete eblast and send a test version to any email address. You can also run a spam check and undo the changes you made to the template.
Item 10.
If you want to add additional template sections click on the "Add Blocks link", the next link "Global Colors & Fonts" you will be able to change the font used for the content including the size, style and colors used for the template. The advanced features link will allow you to edit the text version and the CSS for the eblast.
Item 11.
When you edit the Template block you have three options, Edit, Copy or Trash. Edit, allows you to change the content in the email template block; when you click on this link you will get a edit that allows you to add images, text or other content allowed by constant contact. The second icon allows you to copy the template block and insert it into a different part of the eblast. The final icon allows you to delete the block completely.
Item 12.
If you want to exit the editor completely, click on the exit button, but if you don't save you work it will be lost.
Editing existing e-blast
Login
Items 1 and 2.
First login to constant contact, at the top right hand corner of the website home page there is a login link, when you click on it a drop down menu will appear. Enter your login and password then click the "Login" button.
Eblast List
If you are going to edit a existing email, click on the edit icon and you will be taken to to a screen that allows you to edit the different parameters of the e-blast.
Existing e-mail settings.
Item 3a.
If you want to re edit a newly created or existing email, you will be taken to a dialog box like this, you will see a series of buttons that will allow you to edit the eblast settings, the eblast content, and the name of the eblast.
Item 3b.
You can also add a email address list that you ave created in Constant Contact by clicking on the "Select Lists" lilnk
Item 3c.
Delivery Date area shows you if a eblast has been schedule and what date has been set.
Template Editor Nav Icons
When you enter the Eblast Template Editor, you will see a template editor that looks exactly like the template editor for a new template except it has a nav bar on the left hand side.
On the left hand side of the page is a group of three nav links, you can save the page, click on finish and go back to the eblast list, or cancel all changes.
Email Template Editor
Once you have completed filling out the email header and footer settings, you will be taken to the email template content editor. Here you can change the images, text and links that will go into the email blast.
Item 9.
In this area, you are allowed to preview the changes that you made to the eblast, you will be taken to a separate page that will allow you to preview the complete eblast and send a test version to any email address. You can also run a spam check and undo the changes you made to the template.
Item 10.
If you want to add additional template sections click on the "Add Blocks link", the next link "Global Colors & Fonts" you will be able to change the font used for the content including the size, style and colors used for the template. The advanced features link will allow you to edit the text version and the CSS for the eblast.
Item 11.
When you edit the Template block you have three options, Edit, Copy or Trash. Edit, allows you to change the content in the email template block; when you click on this link you will get a edit that allows you to add images, text or other content allowed by constant contact. The second icon allows you to copy the template block and insert it into a different part of the eblast. The final icon allows you to delete the block completely.
Item 12.
If you want to exit the editor completely, click on the exit button, but if you don't save you work it will be lost.