Using a Canva Newsletter Template in Gmail | Canva Tutorial & Email Marketing Tips

In this step-by-step Canva tutorial, I’ll show you how to create and customize a Canva newsletter template, add clickable links, and seamlessly insert it into your Gmail email while maintaining hyperlink functionality and stunning visual appeal. This tutorial is perfect for non-profit organizations, small business owners, and anyone looking to elevate their email marketing game with professional email templates without increasing your marketing budget.

What You'll Learn:
How to edit a Canva newsletter template
How to add clickable links in Canva
Exporting and embedding the design in Gmail without losing functionality
Tips for maintaining email design and deliverability

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Helpful Links:
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Note: This video was created in 2020 and some functions have changed. For updated instructions to accompany the video, check out this blog post: https://www.melissazimmermannva.com/p...

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FAQs:

Q: How can I personalize each email with the recipient’s name (|FNAME|)?
A: If you're using only a Canva design, you'll need to manually edit the name each time before downloading. Alternatively, consider a mail merge solution like Google Streak, or upgrade to an email platform like FloDesk for full personalization options. Check out the FloDesk discount code above!

Q: How do I save the Canva newsletter as one image instead of multiple images?
A: Design your Canva newsletter at a large size (e.g. 600 x 3000 px) to ensure it exports as a single image. Some features may require a Canva Pro account. You can also purchase my ready-made newsletter template here: https://melissazimmermannva.etsy.com/...

Q: Will sending a graphic-only email affect deliverability?
A: Yes, sending only images in emails may result in deliverability issues. For the best results, use a custom domain and a professional email platform like FloDesk to ensure higher inbox placement and faster load times.

Q: Do I need to have an unsubscribe link in my email?
A: This varies by country but in North America yes, you are required to clearly state how subscribers can opt out of your newsletter. A professional email platform, like FloDesk, will include this automatically. If you are using the Gmail option, I suggest including something in the bottom of your email (in text, after the newsletter graphic) that says something like "To stop receiving these newsletters, please request to unsubscribe by replying to this email.

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