How to Compose an E-Newsletter

Once logged in, you’ll see the main MailChimp Menu across the top of the page:

To start from a Template (recommended):

TIP: MailChimp has a lot of great ready to use Templates that you can start with.

  • Click Templates.
  • Click Edit beside a Template that has already been made
  • Or Click Create Template
  • Then, using the Manage Audience button on the right
    • Click Add a Subscriber.
  • Fill out the required fields.
  • Add a Tag to the Contact. This will allow you to send different Newsletters to each “Tagged” group. You can also send the same Newsletter to multiple groups.

Choose a Template

  • Click Edit beside a Template that has already been made
  • or Click the arrow next to Edit and choose Replicate to make a new copy
  • Or Click Create Template to start a new Template
  • Then, using the Manage Audience button on the right
    • Click Add a Subscriber.
  • Fill out the required fields.
  • Add a Tag to the Contact. This will allow you to send different Newsletters to each “Tagged” group. You can also send the same Newsletter to multiple groups.

Edit the Template and add content as desired…

  • Using MailChimp’s interface compose your newsletter using images, buttons, text and headings.

When done…

  • Preview your Newsletter by clicking the Preview & Test button in the top right corner.
  • Choose Enter Preview Mode
  • If you’re happy with the results…
    • Close the Preview and continue to the next step
  • Or Close the Preview and make your changes.

Send a Test Newsletter

  • Enter the email address that you want the test Newsletter to be delivered to.

Save and Exit

  • Click Save and Exit from the lower right corner.

Check the Test Newsletter that you sent…

  • If you’re happy with your test email, proceed to send it out!
  • If not go back into your template and make your changes.