Have you ever spent a long time crafting a stunning email design in Constant Contact, but then found out you need to use it for a different campaign or share it with a co-worker? If you’re anything like me, you want to save time and avoid the frustration of starting from scratch. Fortunately, I have a solution for you! In this article, I will walk you through the steps of exporting your Constant Contact email template so you can effortlessly reuse it or distribute it to others.
Step 1: Logging in to Constant Contact
First, open your web browser and navigate to the Constant Contact website. Enter your login credentials and click “Sign In” to access your account.
Step 2: Accessing the Email Templates
Once you’re logged in, click on the “Campaigns” tab at the top of the page. From the dropdown menu, select “Email Templates.” This will take you to the templates page, where all your saved email templates are listed.
Step 3: Selecting the Template
Scroll through the list of templates and find the one you want to export. Click on the template to select it. This will open the template editor.
Step 4: Exporting the Template
In the template editor, click on the “Settings” tab in the upper right corner of the page. From the dropdown menu, select “Export.” Constant Contact will then generate a ZIP file containing all the necessary files for the template.
Step 5: Downloading the ZIP File
Click on the “Download ZIP” button to save the ZIP file to your computer. Choose a location where you can easily find it later, such as your desktop or a designated folder for email templates.
Step 6: Extracting the Template Files
Once the ZIP file has finished downloading, locate it on your computer and double-click to open it. This will reveal the template files contained within the ZIP file. Extract these files to a folder of your choice.
Step 7: Opening the Template
Now that you have the template files extracted, you can open the template in your preferred HTML editor or text editor. This will allow you to make any necessary edits or simply view the code behind the template.
Step 8: Making Personal Touches and Commentary
Now comes the fun part! As you explore the template code, you can add personal touches and commentary to make it truly your own. Maybe you want to change the colors, add a signature, or include a personalized message. Whatever it is, feel free to get creative and make the template reflect your unique style and brand.
Step 9: Saving and Reusing the Template
Once you’re satisfied with the changes you’ve made, save the template file. You can either overwrite the original template file or save it as a new template. To reuse the template in Constant Contact, simply follow the steps outlined in the article “How to Import a Constant Contact Email Template.”
Conclusion
Exporting a Constant Contact email template is a simple process that allows you to save time and easily share your templates with others. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can take full control of your email marketing campaigns and add a personal touch to your templates. So go ahead, start exporting your templates and unleash your creativity!