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How Do I Add and Configure External Site Link Button on the Email Builder Within an Email Campaign?

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Adding and Configuring External Site Link Button for an Email Template

Overview

The External Site Link Button in the Email Builder allows users to add a clickable button within an email campaign that redirects participants to an external or internal webpage. This component enhances user engagement by providing quick access to additional resources, event pages, or registration links.

Users can configure properties such as ID, Title, Section Version Type, URL, and Target behavior, as well as customize the button text using styling and formatting options. Participants can validate the functionality and appearance of the button in the final email content.

Step-by-Step Approach

1. Add the External Site Link Button

  • On the Event Dashboard, go to the Content module.
  • Click on Email Campaigns.
  • Select an existing campaign or create a new one.
  • Go to the Design tab and click the Edit Template button.
  • Locate the External Site Link Button component.
  • Drag and drop the component onto the email canvas.

2. Configure Button Properties

  • Click on the External Site Link Button to open its settings panel.
  • Enter or edit the following:
    • ID: Assign a unique identifier.
    • Title: Provide a meaningful title.
    • Section Version Type: Select the appropriate version type from the dropdown.

3. Configure Button Link and Label

  • Enter or edit:
    • Button Title: Define the display text of the button.
    • URL: Enter the destination link (with or without HTTPS).
  • Select:
    • Target: Choose how the link opens (e.g., same tab or new tab).

4. Customize Button Text

  • Click on the button within the Email Builder.
  • Rename or edit the button text directly.
  • Apply available styling and formatting options such as:
    • Font size and style
    • Text alignment
    • Bold, italic, underline
    • Color adjustments

5. Reposition the External Site Link Button

  • Click and drag the External Site Link Button.
  • Move it to the desired location within the email layout.

6. Remove the External Site Link Button

  • Select the External Site Link Button.
  • Click on Delete/Remove.
  • Confirm the action to remove it from the email template.

7. Validate External Site Link Button (Participant View)

  • Open or preview the email as a participant.
  • Verify that the button is visible.
  • Ensure:
    • The button text is displayed correctly.
    • Clicking the button redirects to the correct URL.
    • The selected target behavior (same tab/new tab) works as expected.
    • Styling and formatting are applied correctly.
    • The button is properly aligned within the email layout.

Result

You can successfully add, configure, and validate the External Site Link Button within an email campaign, ensuring seamless navigation and enhanced user engagement through clickable links.

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