Sending a sample email in HubSpot is an essential part of the email marketing process. Before sending it to your recipients, it enables you to assess the email’s visual and functional aspects. This blog post will walk you through the steps on how to send a test email in HubSpot.
1. Navigate to Marketing > Email
The first step is to navigate to the Marketing tab in your HubSpot dashboard, then select Email from the dropdown menu. This brings you to the email dashboard where you can manage all your email campaigns.
2. Click on the name of the email you want to test
Find the email you want to send as a test. Click on the name of the email. This will open the editor page for that specific email.
3. Click on the ‘Actions’ dropdown
Once you are on the editor page, look for the Actions button located at the top right of the page. Click on it to reveal a dropdown menu.
4. Click ‘Send a test email’
From the Actions dropdown menu, select the Send a test email option.
5. Enter your email address
In the pop-up window that appears, enter the email address where you want to send the test email. You also have the option to send it to other individuals on your team.
6. Click ‘Send test’
After entering the email address, click the Send test button at the bottom of the pop-up window. The test email will immediately be sent to the address you specified.
7. Check your inbox
Finally, go to your email inbox and check the email. Make sure to review the formatting, links, and the overall appearance of the email.
Sending a test email is a simple but essential part of the email marketing process. It ensures that your emails look professional and work as expected before you send them to your audience. Use the steps above to send a test email in HubSpot and ensure your email campaigns are successful.
