In this article, we will provide you with instructions on seamlessly uploading your Canva designs to your Mailchimp newsletters, enhancing the visual appeal and effectiveness of your email campaigns. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Design Your Content in Canva
Firstly, you need to create your design in Canva. Canva is a fantastic, easy-to-use design tool that can help you create stunning visuals for your newsletters. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you save your Canva design as a JPEG, PNG or PDF file.
Step 2: Download Your Canva Design
After you’ve created and finalized your design, the next step is to download it. Click on the Download button in the upper right corner of your Canva Home Screen, and save it to a location on your computer where you can easily locate it later.
Step 3: Upload Your Design to Mailchimp
Now it’s time to put that design into your Mailchimp newsletter.
- First, login to your Mailchimp account, and navigate to the Email Campaigns page.
- Click on the Create Campaign button, and select Email.
- Give your campaign a name and click on the Begin button.
- On the Content section, click on the Design Email button.
- Select a template to use for your newsletter. You can choose a basic template since you’ll be adding your Canva design.
- On the Design step, click on the Content block where you want to add your Canva design, then click on the Edit block icon.
- Next, click on the <img> icon to upload an image. Click on Upload, then Choose a file to upload from your computer.
- Find the Canva design file you downloaded earlier, and click on the Open button.
- After your image has uploaded, click on Insert to add it to your newsletter.
And that’s it! You’ve successfully added a Canva design to your Mailchimp newsletter. It’s a simple process that can make a huge difference in the visual appeal and effectiveness of your email campaigns. Happy designing!
