Getting Started with the Editor
Build out and create a beautiful and engaging newsletters
There are many different ways to create a newsletter but here are a few pointers:
- Start by creating a design that your readers will easily recognize
- Ensure all your important information is at the top of the newsletter
- Keep the order of your regular newsletters the same readers who where to find the info they want
- User a variety of layouts to keep your newsletters fun and engaging.
Choose a Design
Start by choosing your design by clicking on the drop down and then select a background or (custom background), color, and font.
Users on a Premium Plan have access to the Custom Background Feature!
To add content, you can either:
1. Select the content you would like to add from the Add Content section
This menu is on the right side of the Editor. click "Add Here" on your newsletter where you would like to add the content.
2. Hover over any section in your newsletter and click the green "+" button
Publishing and saving your edits
In the upper right side of the Editor, there is a large blue button - "Publish newsletter". This button saves the newsletter and changes the published version to be the most recently edited version of the newsletter.
✓ Saved: This is like a "save draft" notification. Once you see this, your changes are saved to a "draft". It won't change the already published version.
Please note: In order to ensure that you're viewing the most updated version of your newsletter, make sure to click "Publish newsletter" when you are finished with your edits. If you do not do so, your newsletter will be in "Change" mode, which is a draft.
Changing content positions: To change the position of your content or images, simply click on the section you want to move and drag the content box to the desired location on your newsletter.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does each newsletter have a different URL address?
Each newsletter has its own unique URL that can not be used for a different newsletter. The only way to keep the same URL address is by editing the newsletter every time.
That being said, since we currently don't offer the ability to access a newsletter's revision history or an archived folder, we recommend duplicating the newsletter instead of editing it each week. While it does mean that you won't be able to keep the same URL, you will be able to access the older version of the newsletter in case you need it.
2. How do I save my changes?
The changes made to your newsletter will save automatically five seconds after the changes are made. To make sure that your changes save, it is best to use Google Chrome as your main browser and only have one tab open when editing your Smore. We also recommend clicking "done" after each section to ensure your edits are saved within each section.
Once your newsletter is completed, press the "Publish newsletter" button.
3. Can I save my newsletter and continue editing it later?
Yes. Since the changes are saved automatically five seconds after they are made, you don't even have to publish your newsletter (we do recommend doing so to prevent saving issues).
4. What is the difference between a draft and a published newsletter?
A draft is a newsletter that hasn't been published yet. This means that no one but yourself (the owner of the account) can access this draft, as there isn't a share link for it.
Once you click on the "Publish newsletter" button, your newsletter changes from a draft into a published newsletter, which means that now you can share your newsletter by using the share link and others can access it as well.
Need more help? Reach out to support@smore.com!