Newsletter MailerLite Tutorial

SECTION 1: Set Up a New Newsletter from the Template

Step 1: Log In

Step 2: Duplicate the Newsletter Template

  • Navigate to: Campaigns → Drafts
  • Locate “Newsletter TEMPLATE 2025”
  • To the right of the Edit you will see a dropdown arrow, click it to select Duplicate
    Note: if you click the Edit button itself it open a new area and you will be overwriting the template…not good.
  • Using the dropdown arrow next to Edit of the copy, select rename.
  • Change the copy to represent the month of your new newsletter and remove “Copy of.”

Important Setup Note

  • Do not modify any other settings (for standard monthly newsletters).
  • The delivery is pre-set to only one person as a safeguard against accidental mailing.

SECTION 2: Update the Newsletter Content

Once the structure is duplicated and renamed:

Step 1: Enter the Content Editor

  • NOW, you can click the Edit button direct t enter the Edit Content area.

Step 2: Update Static Elements

  • Change the Month, Year, and Issue Number
    (Tip: Check the last issue for formatting consistency)
  • Update the Intro Text to reflect current themes or announcements.

Step 3: Update Each of the Six Featured Rows

🔍 Tip: You’ll spend most of your time here updating content.

Each row includes a Title, Image, Blurb, and a “Read more…” link. For each:

  • Replace the placeholder title with the new article title.
  • Upload the corresponding image.
  • Paste the blurb text.
  • Link the “Read more…” button to the full article or relevant page.

🔍 Tip: Finalize the article order and blurb texts before editing. Refer to the article’s “Post” structure for guidance.

SECTION 3: Final Checks and Sending a Test

Step 1: Review and Test

  • After editing, click Preview to review the layout.
  • Send a test email to yourself and others for proofreading.

Step 2: Change the Recipient of Campaign

  • Click the Overview button next to the current newsletter
  • Remover the radio button from Remo Campopiano
  • Put it in Arts District News

Step 2: Schedule or Send

  • Only when you’re fully satisfied with the content, proceed to schedule or send the newsletter.