Starting from a template is usually faster than building an email from a blank canvas. Act-On's template libraries work with both the current Email Composer and legacy emails, and every template is fully editable so you can match it to your brand or color scheme.
Instructions
New Email Composer
- To access the Email Templates, go to Content > Email Templates > Template catalog (top right):
- Filter the templates shown using the categories on the left. Filters chosen are shown at the top. Click X to remove a filter:
- Search is available at the top right.
- To preview a template, hover over it & click :
- To use a template, hover over it, click Select template, & then click Use template.
- You can edit in the new Email Composer to suit your requirements.
Legacy Emails
Open the Content Catalog
Email templates for use with the Legacy Email Composer are in the Content Catalog.
- Go to Content > Catalog in your Act-On account.
- In the Catalog, click the Messages tab to find our selection of email templates.
Once you're in the Messages catalog, you have the option to:
- Filter based on message type:
- Search email templates:
- Preview email templates.
Preview a Legacy Email Template
To preview an email template from the Content Catalog:
- Hover over the template you'd like to preview.
- Click to open:
In the content preview window, you can:
- Preview your email template in desktop or mobile view.
- Download the template to customize and use for your marketing campaigns:
Download a Legacy Email Template
To download an email template from the Content Catalog:
- Click on the email template's thumbnail to open it in preview.
- Under Download To, select a folder to store your email template.
- Click Download:
- Click Edit Template to open and begin editing your template in the Email Composer:
You can also find your new template by going to Content > Email Templates. Here, it will be stored in the folder you selected before downloading. Hover over your template and click Edit to open it in the Legacy Email Composer.