How to Create a Mail Template

Quick Steps Guideline

Settings > Mail Templates > Create Email Template

1. Access Mail Templates Log into your Netmera Panel, navigate to Settings, then select Mail Templates.

2. Create New Template Click the Create Email Template button to start a new template.

3. Configure Template Attributes Provide a unique internal name (Template Label), select the appropriate Email Type, and fill out other required fields such as sender details and subject.

4. Design Your Template Choose a layout in the Structures section, then customize content using Blocks and Modules. Adjust appearance settings such as colors, fonts, and borders.

5. Preview and Save Use the preview function to verify the email’s appearance, then save your template.

6. Use Your Template After creation, the template appears in Your Email Templates section, ready to be used in campaigns or notifications.

Unsubscribe URL for Mail Templates

You can track unsubscribed users per campaign. To enable this:

• Update your mail templates' Unsubscribe URL with:

  https://cdn.netmera-web.com/unsubscribe appkey=@{appkey}&userid=@{email}&campaignId=@{campaignId}

• View unsubscribed users via: Panel → Campaigns → Select a completed mail campaign → Reports

• Export unsubscribe data for further analysis.

Template Attributes

Attribute	Description
Template Label	Internal name visible only to you. Choose descriptive names to quickly identify templates.
Email Type	Select one: - Notification: For transactional emails (password resets, confirmations). Sent to all users regardless of opt-in. - Campaign/Advertisement: Marketing emails sent only to opt-in users.
From Address	Pre-registered sender email address visible to recipients.
Sender Name	Display name your recipients will recognize (e.g., company name).
Mail Subject	Clear, concise email subject reflecting email content.
Mail Pre-header	Optional preview text shown after the subject line (min 40 characters recommended).
Reply Email	Optional reply-to address if you want recipients to reply directly. Leave blank to disable.

Important Notes on Email Type and Opt-Outs

• Notification emails bypass opt-in preferences and send to all users; intended for essential info.

• Campaign emails respect opt-in status, sending only to users who have not unsubscribed.

Content

Structures

Predefined layouts organizing content (e.g., one-column, two-column). Easily dragged into the template workspace. You can customize borders (size, color, rounded edges) individually or collectively.

Blocks

Basic content elements that fit inside structures. Customizable properties include font, alignment, colors, padding, and size.

Banner

Used to display promotional visuals prominently in your email layout.

• Image Format: PNG, JPG, or GIF (max size: 1MB)

• Placement: Drag-and-drop or upload

• Features:

  • Add titles and captions

  • Customize background, spacing, and alignment

  • Set links to redirect users on click

  • Responsive resizing for different devices

Displays a countdown clock to create urgency (commonly used in limited-time offers or event reminders).

• Functionality:

  • Countdown to a specific date and time

  • Automatically hide or replace after time expires

• Customization Options:

  • Font type, size, and color

  • Background and border color

  • Time unit display (days, hours, minutes, seconds)

  • Align timer within email structure

• Responsive Behavior: Adapts size based on screen; readable on mobile

• Usage Tip: Ideal for flash sales, webinars, or product launches

Create navigational menus similar to website headers within the email layout.

• Add Items:

  • Multiple links (e.g., Home, Products, Blog, Contact)

• Customization:

  • Text font, size, style, and color

  • Hover colors

  • Horizontal or vertical layout

  • Padding and spacing between items

• Advanced Settings:

  • Add separators (like pipes or slashes)

  • Include icons beside text

• Use Case: Mimics a mini-site experience inside the email

HTML Block

Insert raw HTML to add custom code, widgets, or third-party scripts.

• Capabilities:

  • Embed complex elements or components not available in the visual editor

  • Add inline styles, responsive layouts, or hidden elements

• Use Case: Advanced styling, custom tables and designs

Carousel

A rotating image/content block for showcasing multiple items in a limited space.

• Image Settings:

  • Supported formats: PNG, JPG, GIF (max 1MB each)

  • Add captions and clickable links per image

• Controls:

  • Left/right arrows or swipe gestures (mobile)

  • Auto-play and manual navigation options

• Customization:

  • Transition duration and animation style

  • Indicators (dots or numbers)

  • Background and border styling

• Responsive Design: Each slide scales to screen width

• Use Case: Product galleries, testimonials, or portfolio features

Accordion

Expandable/collapsible sections for displaying structured, long-form content.

• Structure:

  • Each section has a header (clickable) and body (content shown when expanded)

  • Add multiple accordions per email

• Customization:

  • Header and content background color

  • Font size, weight, and color

  • Border thickness and color

  • Padding and spacing

  • Expand/collapse animation style

• Use Case: FAQs, multi-step instructions, feature breakdowns

Form

Embed interactive forms directly within the email (with external handling for data collection).

• Input Types:

  • Text field, Email field, Dropdown menu, Checkbox, Radio button, Textarea

• Customization:

  • Placeholder text, input validation, required fields

  • Font, color, and spacing for labels and fields

• Buttons:

  • Custom text, color, and style for submit button

  • Redirection URL or confirmation message after submission

• Limitations:

  • Due to email client restrictions, form functionality may be limited

  • Best practice is to link to a landing page form instead

• Use Case: Quick surveys, RSVPs, simple contact collection

Modules

• Save reusable content blocks or full templates for future use

• Search and filter modules by name or tags

• Edit or delete modules as needed

Appearance

The appearance settings help define the overall look and feel of your template. They let you adjust visual elements such as fonts, spacing, colors, and backgrounds to create a polished and brand-consistent design.

Example: When designing a newsletter, you can use appearance settings to choose a readable font, set appropriate spacing, and apply a background image to match your theme.

General Settings

General Settings let you configure the foundational design of your template. You can adjust:

• Message Width – Set how wide the content area is.

• Default Padding – Control spacing between content and template edges, either globally or per section.

• Background Color – Select a base color for the entire template.

• Font and Line Spacing – Choose font styles and adjust line spacing for better readability.

• Paragraph Bottom Space – Set space between paragraphs.

• Underline Links – Toggle underlining to make links stand out.

• Responsive Design – Ensure layout adjusts well on mobile devices.

• RTL Text Direction – Enable right-to-left text flow for applicable languages.

• Background Image – Upload a PNG, JPG, or GIF (max 1MB), or use a URL to add a visual background.

Stripes

Stripes are horizontal sections used to structure the template. They help separate content clearly and improve readability.

Stripe Sections

• Header: Customize the top of your template with options for text size, font color, background color, link color, and background image.

• Content: Adjust the main body settings like text size, font color, link color, and content background.

  Tip: Use this area to enhance readability with clear fonts and contrasting background colors.

• Footer: Design the bottom section with options for background colors, font and link colors, and an optional background image.

  Tip: Add contact details and social media links here.

• Info Area: A separate section for details like dates, times, or links to external actions (e.g., registration or ticket purchase).

  Tip: Ideal for highlighting event-related information.

Headings

Customize the appearance of headings across your template:

• Set font type and size

• Adjust line spacing and color

• Apply italic or bold styling

Button

Control how buttons look in your template:

• Set button and font colors

• Choose font size and style (italic/bold)

• Adjust border size, color, and corner radius

Mobile Formatting

Optimize your template for mobile devices:

• Adjust text sizes, alignments, and spacing

• Set buttons to full-width for better tap targets