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Sending a test email in Mailchimp

Demo summary

The video shows how to send a test email to verify the design and layout before launching a full campaign.

Step-by-step

  1. Scroll down to the Content section of your campaign
  2. Click on Send a Test Email
  3. Enter your email address in the recipient field
  4. Click Send Test
  5. Open your email inbox to verify the message delivery
  6. Review the logo, text, and GIF animations for correct rendering
  7. Click the links and buttons to verify they are functional

Watch out for

  • Buttons will not lead anywhere if a URL has not been added to them in the design editor

Tips

  • Send a test email to yourself to verify the design and layout before launching a full campaign
  • If a link does not work during the test, return to the design editor to connect the URL

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