Design an email template in Mailchimp

Demo summary
Using the Mailchimp classic builder to customize layouts, change background colors, edit text, and add links to images.
Step-by-step
- Navigate to Campaigns and select Email templates
- Click Create Template
- Select a layout or theme from the available options
- Click the Style tab to modify page, body, or footer background colors
- Click the pencil icon on a content block to edit its specific design
- Switch to the Blocks tab to drag and drop new elements into the layout
- Use Canva to create custom headers by setting a custom size of 1280 x 400 pixels
- Download your Canva design and upload it back into the Mailchimp editor
Options
- Code your own template from scratch
- Choose between Featured or Basic free layouts
- Upgrade to a Pro account to access premium templates
Watch out for
- Many templates are locked behind a 'Pro' paywall and require an upgrade to use
- The free version of Mailchimp currently offers significantly fewer features than in the past
Tips
- Use Canva to design custom graphics if Mailchimp's free design features feel too limited
- Stick to a white background for a cleaner look
- Use the 'Sign up with Google' option in Canva for a faster setup
- Play around with the style settings for the header and footer to make the email look more professional
Highlights
“this is how you can play around these two it's very easy drag and drop”
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