Using Templates

Templates are easy ways to preformat content. ListManager provides sample templates for you to use. Or, create your own templates.

The Invitation template is specifically for the Send-A-Friend feature, and should not be used for other kinds of content.

Creating Content from a Template

1.   In the left Navigation bar, click Content, and then click New Content from Template.

2.   Select the content template you would like to use from the Use Template drop-down menu.

3.   Click the Preview button to see what that template looks like. To preview one of the thumbnails on the page, move the pointer over it.

4.   Click OK to use that template for your new content.

5.   If it's a fill-in-the-blank form, enter the requested fields.

6.   Click OK. You will be taken to the Content: New Content page, where you may name and save your content.

Creating a Mailing from a Template

1.   In the left Navigation bar, click Content, and then click New Content from Template..

2.   Select the content template you would like to use from the Use Template drop-down menu.

3.   Click the Preview button to see what that template looks like. To preview one of the thumbnails on the page, move the pointer over it.

4.   Click OK to use that template for your new content.

5.   If it's a fill-in-the-blank form, enter the requested fields.

6.   Click Create New Mailing. You will be taken to the Mailings: New Mailing page, which will be prefilled with the content you've created from the template.

7.   Continue to create and edit your mailing as usual. For more information on how to create a mailing, see Creating Mailings.