Creating Your First Email Campaign with Constant Contact

Creating Your First Email Campaign with Constant Contact

A step-by-step guide for first-time email marketers

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HOW-TO Guide | EMAIL MARKETING

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1

Set up your FREE 60-DAY TRIAL of Constant Contact

Simply go to:

and click on the "Get Started" button.

Already have a FREE TRIAL account? You're ready for Step 2!

Need help setting up your FREE TRIAL account?

A coach will be happy to help you. Call us at 1-866-289-2101

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2

Begin to create your test email

Click on the "Create an Email" button.

3

Choose an Email Template

A good place to start is the "Theme" menu you'll find in the left-hand column. When you find a template you like, click "Select."

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4

Create Content

To add your content, just click within any one of the content blocks. When you're done, click "Save." Want to revise what you wrote? Follow the same process.

Want to remove an entire block of text? Move your curser over the block and click the "Delete" button in the top right corner. When you're done making changes, click "Save" one last time and then "Continue" at the top of the page.

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5

Enter Your Email Settings

Fill out the required fields within the Email Settings box.

6 Create a new list

You will need to create a list of names that you can send your first email to. Click on "Add/Edit" next

to the "Send to Lists" heading. Then click "New List," add a list name and press "Save." Next click

the "Add" button and enter the email addresses of colleagues, friends, or family to get started.

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Quick Tip #1

Building a list of contacts is easier than you think. Start by compiling a list of "touchpoints" where you interact with customers or members. Some suggestions include:

? Your website ? Phone calls ? In your store ? Fundraising events

? Tradeshows ? Networking events ? And more!

7

Send Your First Email

Now you are ready to schedule your first email. Click the "Schedule" button and check the "Send Now" button. Now click "OK."

Congratulations. Your first email has been sent!

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