tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-316580622012-01-31T01:40:04.167-05:00Julia Johnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310673787827223182noreply@blogger.comBlogger4611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-49497259237852174472012-01-25T10:00:00.016-05:002012-01-25T12:24:15.372-05:00

We’ve talked before about the benefits of using a QR code as a way to encourage your mobile customers to sign up for your email list. Using a QR code that would-be subscribers can scan to add themselves to your contact list is a great way to capture the mobile crowd. Why, you ask? Here are three reasons:Scanning is simple! With fewer hoops to jump through, more people are going to be encouraged

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-80920906744755241382012-01-19T08:59:00.013-05:002012-01-19T12:50:40.877-05:00

Finding an efficient way to track who is using the coupons you include in your emails has always been a hot topic. We’ve covered a couple ways to do this in previous posts (and in great forum postings in the Community too). But, if you’ve got an Android phone, boy have we got a new alternative for you! The “Coupon Tracker for Constant Contact” is an app for your Android phone that allows you to

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-90619224089241521922012-01-17T11:15:00.004-05:002012-01-17T11:18:23.422-05:00

The larger your contact list is, the more important it is to keep it in fighting shape. After all, bumps that barely register when you have 100 contacts can become near roadblocks when you’re dealing with 10,000! That’s why today, we want to highlight how you can overcome some of those challenges. Getting Contacts Organized Name Your Lists A large number of contacts can often translate into a lot

Julia Johnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310673787827223182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-21746577218737205482012-01-12T08:49:00.017-05:002012-01-25T12:51:18.424-05:00

Quick question for you: Have you noticed a change in the way you create a new email in Constant Contact? If you have, you aren’t alone. We’ve rolled out a faster, more intuitive process for creating an email.Now, as is the case with most changes, there have been a few questions along the way. Luckily, we have the answers you need. How do I start using a template in the Template Selector? For

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-18119951020216483612012-01-10T09:57:00.012-05:002012-01-10T13:30:39.543-05:00

Surveys allow us to get feedback from customers, make decisions on what events to hold, and even help us coordinate team decisions. And whether you send them every month or just once a quarter, here’s what to keep in mind when sending all types of surveys!Respond to Your RespondentsIt’s always a good idea to close the loop on your surveys by letting your respondents know that you’ve heard them

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-84929550552606520042012-01-05T09:08:00.006-05:002012-01-05T09:30:13.711-05:00

No matter what kind of event you might be planning, you’ve probably already thought about what sort of extras you can offer your attendees to make things more memorable. What you may not have realized, though, is that Constant Contact makes it easy to coordinate those extras right from the start.Here’s how you can give your attendees choices and get a better idea of what you’ll need to have ready

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-91397013676145652562012-01-03T09:04:00.011-05:002012-01-03T09:39:56.977-05:00

Lately, I’ve gotten a few questions about how to include a Constant Contact sign-up (or Join My List) link on a blog. Since encouraging blog readers to become email subscribers as a way to expand your reach is a smart idea, that’s a good question! However, there are certainly other ways you can integrate your blog and your email newsletters as well. Let me show you how to take it a step

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-41544008185054439152011-12-29T08:55:00.011-05:002011-12-29T09:19:34.813-05:00

There are only so many pieces of information you can remember at one time before you’re forced to start putting sticky notes by your desk. And, if you're like me, you already have too many of those little yellow notes cluttering up your life!In order to help make things easier for you (and to free you from sticky note tyranny), Constant Contact has decided to do some of the remembering for you.

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-43695007635107211332011-12-27T09:11:00.005-05:002011-12-27T09:57:36.161-05:00

We’ve talked before about the importance of making new people on your mailing list and social networks feel welcome. However, it’s equally important that all of your customers or subscribers know you’re grateful for their participation, business, or support. Everyone likes to know they’re being valued, after all.So, with the New Year as a blank slate in front of us, let’s look at the places where

Jeff Soohoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06570947366267450047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-54720039771199610102011-12-22T09:16:00.004-05:002011-12-22T09:59:51.625-05:00

This year is almost history, but we didn’t want to let it pass by without taking the opportunity to thank you for helping make it a great one. While we look forward to sharing even more tips and information in the future, we wanted to touch base on just some of the changes we’ve made to our products in the last 12 months.Contacts: Slicker and SmootherNow you can search every contact detail, see

Jeff Soohoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06570947366267450047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-59228798173380926312011-12-20T08:43:00.010-05:002011-12-20T09:05:26.541-05:00

Q: How do I add a link so people can join my mailing list from my Google+ page?A: There’s no time like the present to make sure you’re ready to be seen by everyone currently roaming the Google+ space, as well as those who are rapidly starting to dip their toes in it.One of the best ways to do that is to make sure that your local Google+ page has all of the information and links you need to both

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-76245035749421228252011-12-15T08:50:00.009-05:002011-12-15T09:55:51.607-05:00

Q: Is it possible to add flash or animated banners and ads to an email? A: Most of us would like to know some tips or tricks for how to make our banners or logos more memorable. And it’s only natural to think that movement would be one great way to highlight things. However, while flash is a great thing, it (like a lot of .gif animations) doesn’t play very well with the majority of email

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-7338436197234684482011-12-13T08:45:00.016-05:002011-12-13T09:38:52.490-05:00

The month may be halfway over, but it’s not too late to plan a holiday message for your customers, clients, members, and supporters. Whether you want to whip up a brand new message with a themed template or simply add cheer to your usual emails, we’ve got you covered.Adding a Dash of MistletoeIf you already have an email, survey invitation, or event invitation planned, it’s easy to add a few

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-61422598552651922092011-12-08T08:36:00.017-05:002011-12-08T11:51:48.114-05:00

One of my favorite celebrity chefs has a bit of a personal crusade against uni-taskers. You know, those tools that only do one thing for you, or that you only use in a single situation. That got me thinking about how our archive feature is typically used and about the different ways you can use it in addition to posting your past newsletters on your website. What do I mean, exactly?Use Emails to

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-51338345845318584872011-12-06T08:45:00.010-05:002012-01-04T15:31:54.392-05:00

If you're adding to your mailing list, paper sign-ups are great to use in a pinch. But this season, why not go for the sleekest sort of sign-up you can in your store, at your booth, or at that event? Here are some great alternatives to your paper sign-up sheets that you may not have thought of:When You’ve Got Internet Access:If you have access to a laptop and the internet, then these little

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-61566357565385852182011-12-01T09:21:00.016-05:002011-12-01T10:42:17.278-05:00

Now that the year is drawing to a close, it’s time to take stock of how your email campaigns did. Are enough of your subscribers opening your messages? What about your deliverability? How can you make sure your emails are getting to the inbox instead of a junk folder?Here are a few tips to help you when you’re answering those questions. Measure Your SuccessUse the Email Statistics Graph to take

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-42957481584915104292011-11-29T09:17:00.006-05:002011-11-29T09:40:12.539-05:00

It’s an increasingly mobile world, and the number of people turning to their phones first for both their technological needs and to get the information they want increases day-by-day. So, what can you do to be ready to meet the needs of these highly connected folks?Mobile Friendly Emails or InvitationsBeing able to get your message across quickly and memorably is even more important when such a

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-39490599398609960442011-11-22T11:07:00.009-05:002011-11-22T14:13:46.142-05:00

We’ve been putting our best foot forward when it comes to freshening up our marketing tools lately. Here and there you’ve probably seen new colors, brighter graphics, and snazzier buttons. However, when it came to looking at the Image Library, we’ve not only straightened up the cushions, so to speak, but we went all out with new enhancements.So, let me to walk you through the new process for

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-74777130932804356122011-11-17T09:23:00.014-05:002011-11-29T10:49:52.996-05:00

Q: Why does the “From:” email address when I send my emails say “Jane Doe [Jane@example.ccsend.com] on behalf of Jane Doe [Jane@example.com]?” And how do I change it?A: The “ccsend.com” here is a dead giveaway that we’ve got Constant Contact Authentication at work! Whether you’ve been an email marketer for a long time or are just starting out, email authentication is something that you’ll want

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-66513719030500451742011-11-15T08:57:00.013-05:002011-11-15T11:47:03.015-05:00

For most of us, the word “personal” is not the one that springs to mind when we think of email campaigns that we’ve either received or sent. I mean, we all know that those emails are going out to dozens if not hundreds of people at a time, and we usually don’t expect to feel as if the email is a one-to-one communication.However, there are ways to make even emails that are sent out to 100 people

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-78496448177149935792011-11-10T10:31:00.004-05:002011-11-29T10:50:04.809-05:00

When you take the time to make yourself available to answer your customers’ questions or listen to their opinions, you’re killing two birds with one stone. Not only are you getting valuable information that you need, but you’re also leaving the door open to get to know your customers and letting them get to know you. One of the easiest ways to make yourself available like this is by inserting a

Julia Johnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310673787827223182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-46401608089188035552011-11-08T09:50:00.008-05:002011-11-29T10:50:19.713-05:00

Black Friday. Cyber Monday. You’ve probably heard of these infamous days for shopping, and may even have started getting ready for them since they’re coming up soon. But are you also preparing for Small Business Saturday?For those who may not know, Small Business Saturday (November 26) is a day that encourages people to “Shop Small.” It’s a time for everyone to step forth and support their local

Julia Johnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310673787827223182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-74006611018790762282011-11-03T09:03:00.010-04:002011-11-29T10:50:34.317-05:00

Having a printout on hand of a sample email is a great way to advertise yourself and what you offer to subscribers. Whether you’re planning to post it on the front door of your shop, put it on display by the cash register, or hand it out to visitors to your booth at a trade show, it lets people know that you have an email list and gives them a chance to see what you offer.So, let’s take a look at

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-64030456823142955232011-11-01T10:02:00.010-04:002011-11-02T10:29:29.649-04:00

Facebook is a great place to post pictures that you’ve taken at your store, at an event, or even at a recent trade show. However, you don’t need to leave your images there! Grabbing some of your most liked or commented upon images from Facebook and using them in your emails is a great way to save time and reuse your best content.Whether it’s a profile image, one from an album, or even a picture

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-51312727085674399362011-10-27T09:28:00.015-04:002011-10-27T12:39:25.010-04:00

Using Facebook to announce an upcoming event is a great way to get the word out to even more people. And now, Constant Contact can help you do that easily. When you use the Constant Contact Events App, your Facebook visitors can register for your event right from your Facebook Page. In fact, they can add comments or talk about your event, without having to log out or go to another webpage to

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-54055609606888026772011-10-25T09:24:00.015-04:002011-10-25T10:12:42.275-04:00

As an impulse buyer and last minute shopper, I can personally testify to how effective an email crafted around a specific discount or product can be. Emails that focus on the benefits of a single new product (or even one that might have been overlooked before), can catch even more attention than one that covers several things at a time, especially during a busy holiday season. So what are the

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-15073492678534582242011-10-20T09:26:00.007-04:002011-10-20T10:03:03.148-04:00

It’s hard to overestimate how useful a really good list can be — especially when it’s been targeted to include the right groups of people. After all, people who are interested in only one product or aspect of your business or organization may not always be interested in every part. Whether you are a pet store that wants to give a coupon to dog owners and not cat owners, or a nonprofit that wants

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-91669902721084569022011-10-18T09:51:00.022-04:002011-10-20T11:36:37.952-04:00

If you currently have subscribers that speak a language other than English, or if you plan to have them in the future, you probably already know what a powerful gesture it is to send them emails written in their own language. There’s no better way to break down cultural barriers and gain some loyalty by going the extra mile. What you may or may not know are the ways that Constant Contact can

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-74126526940985721592011-10-13T09:35:00.010-04:002011-10-20T11:37:25.384-04:00

When you need to share ideas quickly, there’s no beating the power of a good presentation. It doesn’t matter if you're giving health tips, outlining a lesson plan, or laying out information on your latest fundraiser, the blend of text and images in a presentation makes sharing go smoother.Of course, properly leveraging these presentations is an art in of itself! Sending a file of your

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-84033692636786042172011-10-11T09:07:00.017-04:002011-10-20T11:37:56.123-04:00

Building communities, raising money, and volunteering are all hallmarks of the sort of work that nonprofit organizations do every day. Sometimes it can be difficult to accomplish such feats if money is tight or not enough people are there to lend a hand. With Constant Contact, though, you’ll have access to tools that can help keep members, volunteers, and donors actively engaged in your

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-19076644633098806972011-10-06T08:50:00.010-04:002011-10-20T11:38:56.755-04:00

Q: Can I use Constant Contact to make an ezine?A: Whether you call them ezines, newsletters, or online magazines (we prefer newsletter), these article-based communications can be an essential part of your business or organization. As such, not only can you absolutely create these emails in Constant Contact, but here are a few tricks of the trade to enhance the readability and overall presentation

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-37237801311510837152011-10-04T09:43:00.014-04:002011-10-20T11:39:32.287-04:00

Have you ever sent an email but needed to resend it to specific customers after the fact? Did someone subscribe to your list right after you’d already sent something? Or, maybe you made a mistake or forgot to add something to your email?If you said yes to any of the above, then chances are good you've asked “How do I resend an email?” So let’s discuss three ways you can get that email sent out

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-91550990281152498242011-09-29T08:54:00.006-04:002011-09-29T09:12:52.090-04:00

Just like you need to maintain healthy teeth and gums, you need to keep your email list clean. After all, both affect how you might be seen by other people (or ISPs), both need to be watched, and both have fairly simple rules to follow to make sure that things get taken care of the right way.That said - here are two of the most important list hygiene steps you should be taking.Don’t Brush Off

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-79481715298153934512011-09-27T08:45:00.016-04:002011-09-27T11:21:49.734-04:00

Getting the word out about an upcoming event can be a challenge. Whether you have chairs to fill or funds to raise, effectively using the tools at your disposal to get people in the door can mean the difference between a successful event and ... well... you know.That's why tapping into the potential “buzz” and word-of-mouth exposure that social media gives you is an easy addition to your event

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-79668022069216971932011-09-23T08:58:00.021-04:002011-09-23T09:38:21.869-04:00

If you’ve logged into Constant Contact recently, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve done some spiffying up. We’re always trying to improve how easy our site is to use, and now we’ve made a few changes to the way our pages look too. But don’t worry! All the functionality and tools you know and love in Email Marketing, Online Survey, and Event Marketing are still where you need them. In fact,

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-51612326554867527912011-09-22T09:30:00.012-04:002011-10-04T13:01:05.833-04:00

Checklists are great. Whether you’re an organized person or not, there’s no better way to make sure you’re on track than with a set of tasks or a goal.So, when a friend recently asked for help with how she should be working social media into her emails, I made her a quick checklist of all the questions she should keep in mind. Now, even though she’s fairly new to email marketing and even newer to

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-85041545916291282242011-09-20T09:27:00.010-04:002011-09-20T10:25:37.676-04:00

It’s safe to say that using social media as a way to market your business or organization has gone beyond being “the next big thing” and straight to something you should be doing now. In fact, according to Constant Contact’s 2011 Small Business Attitudes & Outlook Survey, 73% of small businesses have already started using social media marketing. What’s more, 62% of those who aren’t using it

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-84149973057941207682011-09-15T09:18:00.010-04:002011-09-15T09:59:21.394-04:00

Are you planning an outing, fundraiser, or holiday party? If so, using an event homepage is a great way to give invitees access to a central location where all the information about the event can be found. You can even link to the event homepage from your own website, saving you the trouble of building a new webpage yourself, or having to pay a web designer to do it. With the event homepage, you

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-78888183911960215682011-09-13T09:02:00.014-04:002011-09-13T11:17:16.275-04:00

Q: One of my contacts unsubscribed but wants to receive my emails again. How do I get this person back on my list?A: We get this question quite a bit. Although you won’t be able to add an unsubscribed (opted-out) customer back to a list without his or her help, adding someone back is still simple. All an unsubscribed contact needs to do is sign-up again through your Join My List form and then

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-65385778410245678282011-09-08T07:58:00.022-04:002011-09-08T10:53:28.711-04:00

With Labor Day now passed, we're about to hit the time of year when it feels like there's a different holiday every couple weeks. Whether you’re letting your customers know about an upcoming event or a special deal, here are some cool ideas to spice things up with a seasonal touch.Picking Out Your TemplateChoose a template that best suits your content and holiday theme. It doesn’t matter if you’

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-83727428611283242762011-09-06T09:30:00.012-04:002011-09-06T13:57:59.741-04:00

I recently received an email for a buy-one-get-one-free dinner from one of my favorite local restaurants in honor of my birthday. These kinds of emails are always refreshing because they’re just a nice way for a restaurant to say "thank you" and to show me that I’m appreciated as a customer. Of course, the included coupon was nice to see. It also doesn’t hurt that I love to eat.Sending emails to

Jeff Soohoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06570947366267450047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-76818686732584347432011-09-01T08:55:00.014-04:002011-09-01T09:24:52.233-04:00

Q: How do I add a map to my email? A: A map that’s included in your email can be a valuable thing, even if it’s just to give people a point of reference when it comes to your business or organization. After all, most people have gotten used to the convenience of directions being just a click away. I know I always like to get an idea of where things are! Luckily, working this bit of

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-12419418923044855762011-08-30T09:21:00.015-04:002011-08-30T09:47:41.643-04:00

I’m a bit of a Grinch when it comes to online surveys. I’ll only take one if it’s simple, looks short, and the questions interest me. So naturally, when I had to create a survey recently to get some input on an upcoming event schedule, I found myself running back to these simple rules for survey creation: Be Clear and Concise People don’t often put aside a great deal of time for taking

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-4490298676708366112011-08-25T09:36:00.020-04:002011-08-25T12:09:07.107-04:00

While it’s great to have access to tools that can help make your life easier, it’s even better when you have both the knowledge and resources available to make and customize your own tools. That’s why Constant Contact created the Developer Network. If you’re a web developer, or have one working with you, the information you need to incorporate Constant Contact into programs and services you’re

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-16449078876807158222011-08-23T08:51:00.011-04:002011-08-23T10:26:55.124-04:00

The way you format your text can make a big difference in how your email appears in a recipient's inbox. But did you know that when you copy and paste text from an outside source, such as Microsoft Word or a website, you’re bringing the formatting for everything from your font styles to your hyperlinks along with you? That’s why Constant Contact gives you two ways of pasting in your

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-20764013228747073502011-08-18T08:51:00.013-04:002011-08-18T10:02:33.752-04:00

When it comes to ways you can make your emails more effective and engaging, nothing beats adding videos. Not only are links to videos visually interesting, but they’re exciting and useful to boot. After all, the prospect of watching a good video clip makes people perk up and often gets them involved enough to share your emails with their friends. Want proof? In a survey by the World Wide

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-672414171852889942011-08-16T09:14:00.013-04:002011-08-16T11:48:15.791-04:00

Are you the type of person who has a personalized coffee mug at work, a nifty custom-made shirt, or bumper stickers on your car? We all know there’s something to be said for leaving your mark on things. You can use your creativity to do the same thing for the Join My Mailing List app page on Facebook, too. In fact, here are three quick things you can do to make it your own when you’re editing

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-30498941742279276612011-08-11T09:42:00.009-04:002011-08-11T11:20:36.905-04:00

We’ve been saying it for a while now: Using social media to get your emails, surveys, or event invitations out there for your current fans to see and share is absolutely key to growing your business or nonprofit. However, on a typical day, how many updates do you see while scrolling through your own newsfeed on Facebook? A lot, right? Even if you have a small friends list and "Like" just a few

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-5043163201847373382011-08-09T09:22:00.007-04:002011-08-09T09:55:53.531-04:00

Constant Contact's Autoresponder option is one of those unsung heroes that you occasionally read about. It exists quietly and unobtrusively in the background, just waiting to be called upon at a moment’s notice to help you strengthen your relationship with your new contacts. However, being unsung can occasionally lead to being underused and unknown. So, to make sure that you’re making the most

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-5544663131935655372011-08-04T09:18:00.009-04:002011-08-04T11:01:57.790-04:00

As we discussed in our last blog post, it’s nice to be able to plan ahead. However, when you think about how you’re going to communicate with your members or customers for the rest of the year, thinking ahead is more than just nice — it can save you a heck of a lot of time, too!Let me show you how easy it is.Make a Plan Come TogetherAfter you decide what you want to communicate to your

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-65147468312911592682011-08-02T09:05:00.013-04:002011-08-02T11:05:19.940-04:00

Pop quiz! What, exactly, will you be doing six months from today? Do you already know or, like me, are you more or less clueless? When there is so much happening in the day-to-day, it’s often very hard to visualize what you’ve got planned down the road in six months — or even three months for that matter. This holds just as true for your contacts as it does for you.That’s why sending out a Save

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-60578289292059036002011-07-28T09:00:00.006-04:002011-07-28T09:10:59.191-04:00

What do cars, houses, and contact lists all have in common? No, it’s not that they all have people inside of them — though that’s true too! What they all have in common is that they all benefit from occasional tweaking, adjusting, and general cleaning up. After all, contacts are not static things in your account. They interact with your emails and help determine how you email in the future.So, in

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-47455988781462188712011-07-26T09:26:00.026-04:002011-07-26T12:08:12.989-04:00

We’ve talked about how to create Great Looking Emails recently, and by now maybe you’ve taken the opportunity to apply some of these tips to your own emails. Whether you have or not, though, I’ll bet you’re still curious to know whether your email is looking its best. Getting a second, third, or even fourth opinion on your email is simple; let your peers help you through feedback given on the

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-31116728901344140802011-07-21T10:16:00.027-04:002011-07-21T12:31:24.557-04:00

Anyone who has tried to dust a ceiling fan, retrieve a quarter from beneath the refrigerator, or unjam a piece of paper from a surly printer knows that sometimes you need to use a tool to extend your reach. Even more than that, it’s no secret that you need to use the right tool for the right job.The same holds true for adding contacts to your contact lists. In our past Building Your List posts we

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-519443171015437462011-07-19T10:54:00.011-04:002011-07-19T12:43:21.952-04:00

When your contacts initially see the subject line of an email you've sent, it’s like the debut appearance of a new superhero — there's a lot of action and excitement, but also some curiosity. Naturally, you want to catch your subscribers’ attention with something that will stand out and make them want to know more about you and what you have to say. To accomplish such a daring exploit, you’ll

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-84347806116408026742011-07-14T08:54:00.025-04:002011-07-14T11:55:50.949-04:00

While it’s great to seek out new subscribers, it’s even better when new subscribers are able to seek you out. Last week in our Building Your List series, we discussed how adding a Join My Mailing List link to your social media sites can help you cast your net a little wider for contacts who may wish to join your list.Of course, you don’t want to stop there. A Join My Mailing List option can be

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-56071174288677421602011-07-12T09:18:00.014-04:002011-07-12T12:07:14.569-04:00

Making your event something that people are going to be excited to attend is important not only because you want to fill your seats, but also because excited people share their enthusiasm with their friends.Since that’s the case, why not use Constant Contact to help organize all of those cool extras you might be planning to have at your event? After all, even if those little add-ons or contests

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-51177344837590016872011-07-07T09:11:00.015-04:002011-07-07T11:35:34.163-04:00

Last week in our Building Your List series, we talked about the process of uploading your contacts to Constant Contact. Metaphorically speaking, you could say that was like discussing how to put a fish that you just caught into your cooler. That's all well and good, but resting on the laurels of those previously caught fish won’t help you get new ones.So let’s talk about the different approaches

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-68950779641229370402011-07-05T10:31:00.010-04:002011-07-05T12:21:51.281-04:00

When creating your emails, linking to content that’s going to get your readers excited, interested, or simply give information they need, is important. We’ve already got you covered with ways to easily add images, PDFs, URLs, and videos to your emails. But what do you do if your information doesn’t fall into those file types or categories? What if you want to broaden your horizons just a little?

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-91470210747023382662011-06-30T09:27:00.009-04:002011-06-30T12:32:54.252-04:00

Recently we’ve spent some time talking about what it takes to make your emails look great. However, just like a ship without sails, even the most beautifully designed email in the world won’t do you much good if you don’t have the contacts to send it to.Well, fear not! Constant Contact is here to help you get the proverbial ball rolling — and keep it going — with a new series on Building Your

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-38217350302182599962011-06-28T10:05:00.012-04:002011-06-30T12:39:01.551-04:00

Did you know that around 82% of people in the United States own a cell phone? And that statistic is bound to go up as mobile devices become a bigger part of our lives and what they can do continues to evolve. So what does this mean for you and your contacts? Last month, I talked about creating a QR code that you could use to help people sign up for your mailing list by simply scanning an image

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-79556952444885277012011-06-23T09:44:00.009-04:002011-06-30T12:39:18.601-04:00

We all know that it’s not easy to make a customer feel like they're not just another face in a crowd or a number in a file. It’s just a risk of doing business. However, it doesn’t always have to be that way. Constant Contact has several tools available that make it just as easy for you to make your email subscribers feel like one in a million instead. Creating a personal experience for your

Jeff Soohoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06570947366267450047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-26246547618843703922011-06-21T09:35:00.013-04:002011-06-21T12:40:21.693-04:00

There are a hundred things to worry about when you’re running an event. But now, with some great new enhancements to Constant Contact's Event Marketing tool, we’ve taken at least a couple of those worries off your plate. In response to your valuable feedback, we’ve added even more flexibility for managing your events.Editing Registrant & Guest InformationTypos on registration forms are not

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-80183474479445335162011-06-16T09:41:00.022-04:002011-06-21T09:51:49.508-04:00

Success is one of those things that either flourishes or falters in the details. That’s why it’s good to know that there are many ways you can polish the individual blocks of your emails and survey or event invitations!Last Thursday, in our previous Great Looking Emails post, we talked about how you can improve your email newsletters by making your overall layout more balanced. In this post we’re

Jeff Soohoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06570947366267450047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-52373560818618186052011-06-14T09:28:00.022-04:002011-06-21T09:51:09.323-04:00

Did you know you can use your own custom code in Constant Contact? It’s true! While we have over 400 flexible templates for you to choose from, we know you might prefer to use your own HTML or XHTML template, especially if that template has been specifically designed for you and your business or organization.With Constant Contact, the option to use your own code is always open to you. That’s why

Jeff Soohoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06570947366267450047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-86615805263843314332011-06-09T09:21:00.021-04:002011-06-16T11:41:04.137-04:00

I’ve never quite understood the phrase “leave well enough alone.” It makes sense, of course, if your “well enough” happens to be in regards to a sleeping bear or unstable house of cards. However, when it comes to the design and layout of your emails or survey and event invitations, there are just too many easy ways to take things to the next level to leave it at “well enough!”That’s why in this

Jeff Soohoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06570947366267450047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-27591138450468528102011-06-07T09:43:00.026-04:002011-06-09T09:55:14.907-04:00

Growing up, I learned that sharing was an important lesson. What’s mine is yours, right? But when it comes to email marketing, sharing takes on a whole different meaning. By sharing your great content through social media with your friends, coworkers, or other people, you become more of a trusted resource for those people. That’s why I like helping my contacts to share my emails with Constant

Jeff Soohoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06570947366267450047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-53363409618240425512011-06-02T09:22:00.022-04:002011-06-02T12:50:10.844-04:00

No matter how you're currently using links in your emails or survey and event invitations, every single one of them is an opportunity for a customer interaction just waiting to be realized. What do I mean, exactly? Well, in today’s Great Looking Emails series post, we’ll discuss why links can be such a benefit as well as show you how to dress them up and where to find the information they can

Jeff Soohoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06570947366267450047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-41920533011872174902011-05-31T09:25:00.023-04:002012-01-23T13:39:32.565-05:00

New technologies have always helped businesses gain customers in faster and easier ways. In only a few years, we’ve gone from building our customer lists using paper signup sheets to using online forms to capture contact information and now, there’s a new way to get people to subscribe to your newsletter via a QR (Quick Response) code. A QR code is a bar code that can be scanned by a smart phone

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-53981717388941738942011-05-26T10:12:00.037-04:002011-05-26T12:07:21.798-04:00

Whether you’re using images to show off your product, invoke an emotion, or simply to get people excited about what you’re doing, it’s important to do it right. So what are the small finishing touches for your images that you should keep in mind when adding them or adjusting them in Constant Contact? In this, the third installment of our Great Looking Emails series, we’re going to find out.

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-35814412002144258402011-05-24T09:08:00.010-04:002011-05-24T10:48:33.926-04:00

Time is of the essence for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. That’s why we here at Constant Contact have created features that can help you save time by efficiently communicating with your customers and members, allowing you to concentrate on other things. It doesn’t matter if you’re sending an email, getting social with Twitter or Facebook, managing contacts, or promoting an event –

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-43216642775102297532011-05-19T08:45:00.024-04:002011-05-19T12:09:43.556-04:00

The study of how color can be used to invoke certain feelings or responses has been a favorite of scientists, artists, and marketing firms alike. For this, the second post in our new Great Looking Emails series, we’re going to talk about all of the ways you can take advantage of your existing color scheme for your organization or business by making sure that everything in Constant Contact – from

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-91457033787608325472011-05-17T09:21:00.020-04:002011-05-17T11:30:09.381-04:00

Social sharing of your content can be an important factor in a business or organization’s success. Getting the word out about a sale, an event, or a new store opening, can help your business grow. Constant Contact now offers a way to “Simple Share” that information no matter what product of ours you use, whether it be email marketing, online survey, or event marketing. It’s now easier to share

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-11980353773785857302011-05-12T09:23:00.004-04:002011-05-26T12:12:14.127-04:00

Welcome to the first in a series of Great Looking Emails posts! In this series we’ll talk about the small things that really make a difference when it comes to making your emails look the best they can.Let’s start at the top with your logo. It’s possible to spend a lot of time and money finding the right logo to represent your business, rightfully so since your logo is an essential part of your

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-47271563158043683592011-05-10T11:24:00.019-04:002011-05-10T12:44:17.833-04:00

Staying connected to your customers is important and these days with social media, there are more options to do it. To stay in contact, your customers need to be aware of where and how they can connect with you online. Having a webpage is a good way for them to see what your business or organization is about, but there’s even more opportunities to engage your customers if you use various social

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-38990675303084679352011-05-05T09:18:00.015-04:002011-05-06T11:26:26.069-04:00

The Constant Contact team has come up with some exciting features and updates for our Email Marketing, Contacts, and Social Media products to make your experience with us even better! Here’s a rundown of the latest updates:Email Marketing You can now view your email, right from the My Emails page. Clicking the magnifying glass icon brings up a preview of each email. This allows you to take a look

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-57567179927250644552011-05-03T09:22:00.031-04:002011-05-03T12:55:01.104-04:00

Just last month we talked about how changes to the Contacts page would be arriving, and how they would help improve your overall experience. Well, wait no longer, they’re here! Adding and updating your contacts has been enhanced – making the process smoother while still keeping the functionality you need.Let’s go over some of those changes:On the Contacts page, under Manage Contacts, there used

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-91863692082919666482011-04-28T09:27:00.021-04:002011-04-28T11:25:50.365-04:00

As a Customer Support Specialist, one of the most common concerns I hear is, “How can I make sure my email looks the same to all my contacts no matter what email client or program they’re using?”That’s a good question! Constant Contact has already done a lot of the legwork to minimize the number variations by testing our templates in the most popular email programs and browsers.Plus, we show you

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-8537430637312196112011-04-26T10:51:00.009-04:002011-04-26T11:59:34.931-04:00

Have you ever walked out of a store because they didn’t have what you needed or perhaps the service part of their customer service seemed to be lacking? No matter what the reason was, I’ll bet that if the owner of that store knew why you had left, they would have been in a better position to keep you as a customer or at least reassess their current practices. Knowing why your contacts might be

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-22767328741222448442011-04-21T09:11:00.018-04:002011-04-21T10:58:10.720-04:00

We know donations are important to nonprofits and by hosting a fundraiser people are able to donate by attending. With Event Marketing, even if an invited guest can’t attend the event, you can easily ask them to donate, allowing them to contribute and invest in your efforts. Setting Up DonationsFor your event to collect donations, your company needs to be a nonprofit business and have a 501(c)3-

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-74361028000343396052011-04-19T09:04:00.029-04:002011-04-19T14:32:48.906-04:00

There’s a party going on at Constant Contact and you’re invited. This is no ordinary party, though. We’re celebrating the Community Open House! What is the Community? The Constant Contact Community is the place to go to:Find peer-to-peer supportShare what’s working for youGain insight into what’s working for other membersSpeak to experts Get the answers you’re looking for Moderating the Community

Guest Blogger: Jarrad Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01628440660841909506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-7371009339459761722011-04-14T10:16:00.020-04:002011-04-14T12:23:25.455-04:00

If you’ve been using Email Marketing for a while now, you probably know the basics of what a bounce means. For those unfamiliar, a bounce happens when an email is sent but not delivered by the contact’s Internet Service Provider (ISP) or email service. When this happens, the ISP sends back an automated reply – called a bounce message – to explain why. These bounces usually include text which

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-60144212723702539462011-04-12T09:29:00.024-04:002011-04-12T10:55:50.443-04:00

You’ve worked hard on building your contact list, creating your email, and sending it to your contacts. The next step is to find out what your results are through your email reports. With so many different metrics available, we’ll show you what each of the reports means and what you can do with them. Available Reports:Bounces- Learn which contacts did and did not receive your email. Then you can

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-40407490268857908812011-04-08T09:27:00.017-04:002011-04-08T11:03:55.754-04:00

Note: Customers who have registered through one of our partners may not yet see the new Template Selector due to their specific custom template requirements. We are working on incorporating those custom templates, however, and will have the option available to those customers soon. Have you seen the email template picker lately? Constant Contact has always provided many different email templates

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-87651980212068502622011-04-07T09:49:00.017-04:002011-04-07T10:36:11.661-04:00

Many of you may have already noticed the makeover that we’ve given to the Contacts page. We have moved things around to put the links you use most right at your fingertips, while still keeping all the functionality you rely on. Given the changes, let’s take a moment to just point out where some of your favorite features have moved! The Add/Import link has been replaced by an Add Contacts button.

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-38568740782288234682011-04-05T09:16:00.015-04:002011-04-05T09:38:37.381-04:00

Our developers have been working hard all winter to come up with great, exciting features for our Email Marketing and Event Marketing products. If you’ve logged into your account lately, you may have already seen some of the latest updates! Here’s a roundup of the newest features:Email MarketingFind the template that you want, when you want it! With the new template picker, you can search for

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-41622707907793190192011-03-31T09:35:00.033-04:002011-04-07T11:29:33.532-04:00

One of my responsibilities at work is to send out an internal promotional email. It usually goes out about three times a quarter to a department that is always changing. As a result, I re-upload my list before each mailing to make sure I have the most accurate, most up-to-date information. Unfortunately, and I hate to admit it, sometimes I get distracted when I choose my lists in Outlook or I

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-73395667784127683512011-03-29T12:23:00.066-04:002011-04-01T15:30:41.350-04:00

Feedback is a crucial part of a business or organization, and no more so than when you’re running an event. Feedback helps you get a better idea of what your registrants thought of your event, what you can do to make it better, and get ideas to make future events even better. The more feedback you get, the more you can enhance your event and keep your future registrants happy and coming back.

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-67273795654348506612011-03-24T09:38:00.020-04:002011-03-24T12:33:28.837-04:00

A party I hosted recently didn’t have the best turnout. I thought that promoting the gathering would be easy and word of mouth alone would be a good way to get people to attend. Yes, I had sent out a few personal emails to people, but it wasn’t enough. I should have used Constant Contact’s Event Marketing promotion tools, particularly the Attend My Events Widget, to help promote my party and get

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-84700227818654908312011-03-22T09:21:00.011-04:002011-03-22T12:52:57.704-04:00

A couple of weeks ago I went to one of my favorite gaming stores to pick up a new game that I had reserved. Later, I got an email, which referred to the game title, from the store thanking me for the purchase and asking to share my feedback on the game. The store also gave me a coupon towards a future purchase! I like that the company followed up with me, remembered what I purchased, and gave me

Jaime McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363278990130161972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31658062.post-79288669786634632932011-03-17T09:33:00.029-04:002011-03-17T14:53:46.001-04:00

Q: I am trying to add an Adobe file to my email but it would not let me. So I saved it as a JPEG, but when I add it to the email it comes out really small. How can I add the picture (it has words and pictures in it too) and have it be larger? I already tried resizing it but that didn't work.A: There are times when working with images can be a little frustrating. Digital photos, not to mention PDF

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Q: Can I have multiple people log into my Constant Contact account with different user names?A: I heard this question many times when I was a Customer Support Representative. If you’re using your account to juggle newsletters for multiple businesses or if you have more than one department doing work in your account, the prospect of using multiple logins to make things simpler is certainly an

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When it comes to building your permission-based contact lists, taking advantage of every opportunity available means that you need to know about all the possible tools for the job. So, let’s go through all of the options we have for you: Making List Building Easy on Yourself:You’ve already done a lot of work getting a list of contacts together and all that’s left is getting them into Constant

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Videos in your emails are a great way to inform your readers without having to rely on text alone. You can use videos to show off a new product, give a demonstration of a service, or to make a better personal connection with your customers and members. One new enhancement that many of you have been asking for now makes it easy for you to add a video thumbnail and link to an email. With the new

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Q: How should I be coordinating my Constant Contact marketing efforts with my website?A: For most of us, our website is the hub, the main go-to place, and almighty one-stop-shop for our customers – and that’s how we like it. Naturally, folding all your marketing efforts through Constant Contact into your website is a great way to save time and energy, as well as keep consistency for your

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Getting feedback and listening to it should be an important part of every business. After all, trying to go forward without feedback is like trying to cut your own hair without a mirror! It’s our goal with the Support Blog to answer your questions about the how-tos of Constant Contact and address the topics that you want covered. So, naturally, we love to hear your feedback on what you’d like to

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Q: Love the new Video Insert feature, but does it work for custom templates?A: When you are working in a custom HTML or XHTML template the sky is the limit when it comes to what you can accomplish with your code. However, if you’re like me, sometimes you don’t care so much about reaching the sky as you do about adding something that will save you time and spruce things up in a hurry.So, while the

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Sometimes it’s the little things that can turn an otherwise gloomy day into a bright one. For me, those little things usually have something to do with a really good cup of coffee or the antics of my Labrador Retriever.That’s not to say there aren’t other things that can make me smile, of course! For example, we’ve got some great new features that were released just last week. I’m already

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I took a bunch of photos during a Funny Hat Day event here at Constant Contact. It was fun to see how inventive my co-workers got with something as simple as hat attire! Afterwards, I sent out an email to a few of them and included links to view my pictures. I had uploaded the images to three photo hosting websites that many people use. After I sent the email, I was really curious which photo

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I’m an avid comic book fan and I like to visit my local comic book store a couple of times a week. But, sometimes I just don’t have the time to make it to the store, so I subscribe to its email newsletter to know what the latest issues are and what’s happening in the world of superheroes. Instead of driving to the store, I get those updates in my email inbox. As time goes on, however, my

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