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Access Your Contacts
- Navigate to the Contacts section in AIO HQ.
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METHOD 01Sending an Email Blast via Contacts
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Create or Select a Smart List
- Use filters to segment your contacts or choose an existing Smart List.
- Click the checkbox at the top to select all contacts in your list ensuring you click “Select All Records Button”.
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Send the Email
- Click the Send Email icon (envelope).
- Choose an email template or create a new email directly in the pop-up.
- Fill in the sender details, subject line, and body of the email.
- Decide on the sending method:
- Send Now: Send the email immediately.
- Schedule: Set a specific date and time.
- Drip Mode: Send emails in batches over a specified period.
- Add a free text note to the “Action” field for your records (e.g. Sam sending March email blast) Click Send to complete the process.
METHOD 02Sending an Email Blast via Campaigns
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Navigate to Marketing
- Go to the Marketing tab in AIO HQ and select Email.
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Create a New Campaign
- Click Create Campaign and name your email campaign.
- Select an email template or design a new one using the drag-and-drop builder.
- Customize your email content, including images, text, and links.
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Set Up the Campaign
- Add your recipients by selecting emails, Smart Lists, or tags.
- Fill in the From details, subject line, and preview text.
- Choose the delivery method:
- Send Now: Send the email immediately.
- Schedule: Set a specific date and time.
- Batch Schedule: Send in timed batches to manage server load.
- RSS Schedule: Send emails for your audience and it will get delivered at the scheduled time and date according to the account’s time zone.
- Click Send or Schedule to finalize.
METHOD 03Sending an Email Blast via Workflows
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Create a Workflow
- Go to the Automation section and create a new workflow.
- Name your workflow and adjust settings like re-enrollment (not allowing the same contact to enter the workflow again) and time windows (only sending at specific times).
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Add an Email Action
- Add an Email action step and select a pre-designed template or create a new email.
- Customize the email content and set the From details and subject line.
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Activate and Schedule
- Make sure the workflow is toggled to Publish.
- Go back to Contacts, select the contacts you want to target, and add them to the workflow.
- Schedule the workflow to start at a specific date and time, or trigger it immediately.
You’ve successfully sent an email blast using AIO HQ. Whether through Contacts, Campaigns, or Workflows, you can now efficiently communicate with your audience and keep them engaged with your brand. Regularly monitor your email metrics to optimize future campaigns and maintain effective communication.
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