
Best Email Marketing FAQs - Guide to Squarespace's Newsletter Features
Email Marketing lets you send campaigns directly from your website. Here's what you need to know about this powerful marketing tool.
Costs and Plans
The basic features are free, including:
- Creating mailing lists
- Drafting campaigns
- Sending up to 3 trial campaigns
Paid plans determine your monthly email send limit and available features.
Switching from Another Service
To switch to Email Marketing:
- Create a draft campaign
- Export contacts from your previous provider
- Import contacts to your Email Campaigns dashboard
- Send your campaign to the imported list
Understanding Campaigns vs. Sends
- Campaigns: The actual email marketing messages you create
- Sends: Number of individual email addresses receiving your campaigns Example: Sending one campaign to 10 addresses = 1 campaign and 10 sends
Key Features and Limitations
Scheduling:
- Scheduled campaigns count toward monthly limits when sent
- June-scheduled campaigns count toward June's limit, even if created in May
Permissions:
- Site owners and admin-level collaborators have full access
- Email Marketing editor permissions allow campaign sending
- Other collaborator levels cannot access Email Marketing
Emoji Support:
- Available in subject lines and content
- Display varies by device and operating system
- Skin tone variations may have limited compatibility
Important Notes
- Requires active website or Acuity Scheduling subscription
- Custom code is not supported
- Results vary based on content, goals, and audience
- Testing different approaches recommended for best results
This built-in email marketing solution integrates seamlessly with your website, making it easy to manage campaigns and grow your subscriber base directly from your dashboard.
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