How to Create & Manage Mailing Lists for Email Campaigns
Mailing lists are collections of email addresses used for sending targeted email campaigns. Here's how to effectively build and manage your mailing list:
Creating a Mailing List
- Open the Lists & Segments panel
- Click "Create Mailing List" and name it
- Add subscribers by:
- Uploading a CSV file
- Adding contacts individually
- Connecting newsletter signup forms
Key Guidelines:
- Maximum 20 mailing lists allowed
- No subscriber limit per list
- Lists display contacts alphabetically by email
- Paste email addresses as plain text to avoid formatting errors
Adding Individual Subscribers
- Open your mailing list
- Click "Add Subscribers"
- Enter email address and name (optional)
- Confirm marketing permission
- Click "Done"
Importing Contacts via CSV
- Prepare CSV file with these columns:
- Email address (required)
- First name (optional)
- Last name (optional)
Spreadsheet with column headers
- Upload the CSV file
- Confirm marketing permissions
- Review and import
Managing Your List
- To delete subscribers: Click the trash icon next to their name
- To edit details: Click the contact and select "Full Profile"
- To search: Use the search field to filter by name or email
- To export: Click the three dots menu and select "Export"
List Maintenance Tips
- Remove invalid or bounced emails regularly
- Enable subscriber verification for quality contacts
- Monitor unsubscribe rates
- Keep lists clean and organized
- Follow email marketing best practices
Remember to obtain proper permission before adding any subscribers to your mailing list and regularly clean your list to maintain high deliverability rates.