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
- Scroll down to the Content section of your campaign
- Click on Send a Test Email
- Enter your email address in the recipient field
- Click Send Test
- Open your email inbox to verify the message delivery
- Review the logo, text, and GIF animations for correct rendering
- 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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