📧 Creating Your First Campaign
Learn how to create and send your first email campaign
⏱️ 15 min read
Getting Started
Email campaigns are the core of DripEmails.org. This guide will walk you through creating your first campaign from start to finish.
💡 Pro Tip: Before creating a campaign, make sure you have at least one subscriber list set up.
Step 1: Navigate to Campaigns
- From your dashboard, click on Campaigns in the navigation menu
- Click the "Create New Campaign" button
- You'll be taken to the campaign creation wizard
Step 2: Basic Campaign Settings
Fill in the following information:
- Campaign Name: A descriptive name for internal use (e.g., "Welcome Series Week 1")
- Subject Line: The subject your recipients will see (keep it under 50 characters)
- From Name: The sender name (your company or personal name)
- From Email: The email address to send from (must be verified)
Step 3: Design Your Email
You have three options:
- Visual Editor: Use our drag-and-drop editor to design beautiful emails
- HTML Editor: Write custom HTML for complete control
- Template Library: Start from a pre-designed template
Step 4: Select Recipients
- Choose one or more subscriber lists
- Apply filters if you want to target specific segments
- Preview the number of recipients
Step 5: Send or Schedule
Choose when to send your campaign:
- Send Now: Campaign goes out immediately
- Schedule: Pick a specific date and time
- Draft: Save for later editing
⚠️ Important: Always send a test email to yourself before sending to your entire list.
Best Practices
- Keep subject lines clear and compelling
- Personalize with merge tags (e.g., {first_name})
- Include a clear call-to-action
- Test on multiple devices before sending
- Always include an unsubscribe link (automatically added)