Getting Started with Email Notifications
Last updated April 17, 2024
Introduction: Welcome to OneSignal, your go-to platform for engaging your audience through various communication channels, including email notifications. With OneSignal, you can send targeted and personalized emails to your users, keeping them informed and engaged with your brand. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of getting started with email notifications on OneSignal.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Create a OneSignal Account:
- Sign up for a free OneSignal account on the OneSignal website.
- Once signed in, navigate to the Dashboard to begin setting up email notifications.
- Configure Email Settings:
- Click on the "Settings" tab in the Dashboard and select "Channels" from the dropdown menu.
- Enable the email channel by toggling the switch to the "On" position.
- Enter your email address and configure other email settings, such as sender name, reply-to address, and email template preferences.
- Import Your Email List:
- Navigate to the "Audience" tab in the Dashboard and select "Emails" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the "Import Emails" button to upload your email list in CSV or TXT format.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to map your email list fields and complete the import process.
- Create an Email Template:
- Navigate to the "Messages" tab in the Dashboard and select "Email" as the message type.
- Click on the "New Email" button to create a new email template.
- Customize your email template by adding a subject line, body content, images, links, and any dynamic content placeholders.
- Target Your Audience:
- Define your target audience by creating segments based on user attributes, behaviors, or custom filters.
- Choose the segment(s) you want to target with your email notification from the audience targeting options.
- Schedule or Send Your Email Notification:
- Choose whether you want to send your email notification immediately or schedule it for a later date and time.
- Preview your email notification to ensure it looks as intended across different devices and email clients.
- Click on the "Send" button to deliver your email notification to your selected audience.
- Track Email Performance:
- Monitor the performance of your email notifications in real-time using the Analytics tab in the Dashboard.
- Track metrics such as open rates, click-through rates, bounce rates, and conversion rates to evaluate the effectiveness of your email campaigns.
Conclusion: Congratulations! You've successfully set up email notifications on OneSignal and sent your first email campaign. Now you can continue engaging your audience through personalized and targeted email communications to drive engagement and conversions.
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