You’ve signed up for a free trial of Constant Contact. Welcome! This is a huge first step in leveling up the marketing for your business. We know you’re ready to try something new, whether that means you want to start sending emails to your customers, get your name out there, or make your day-to-day work less of a headache.
You can do all of that and more with Constant Contact, but we’ll start with the basics because we understand it can be challenging to use a new marketing tool. Don’t worry — you’re not alone! We’re here to guide you through the key steps to start using your free trial. You’ll learn how to use your Constant Contact free trial, and how it can save you time and help streamline your marketing.
In this article, we’ll walk you through how to upload your brand, create an email, and send a test email. No, you don’t need to have a lot of email addresses — send the test to yourself, your grandma, or your business partner. We’re just getting started!
Once you’ve logged in, the first place to start is with your brand. Strong, consistent branding builds connections with people, sets your business apart, and creates a memorable impression.
✅ Step 1
Upload your logo and colors automatically by using BrandKit like a ✨ magic wand ✨.
Click Tools and then BrandKit. Next, enter your website and click Scan my website. If you don’t have a website, no problem — you can upload your own logo, colors, and images.
Great! Now, it’s time to create a test email. Don’t panic if you’ve never made an email before — we have templates you can customize exactly how you want.
✅ Step 2
Pick a template for your email. Search by keyword or select one relevant to your business. This is just a test, so don’t overthink it.
✅ Step 3
Send a test email after you make your changes.
Click Preview & Test and then Send Test. You can enter up to five email addresses, but once again, it’s okay if your email is the only one on your list. No judgment here — we all talk to ourselves once in a while.
Click Send Now, and that’s it! In less than five minutes, you have:
✨ Uploaded your brand
✨ Created an email
✨ Sent a test email
We’re willing to bet that wasn’t as hard as you thought. If you have five more minutes, check out how AI can help you write copy and come up with ideas for your future messages.
🌟Bonus Step: Create an email with Content Generator.
Click Tools and then Content Generator. Next, click Generate content with AI and describe what you want to say. Choose a tone from the menu and click Create! From there, you can edit your email to tailor it exactly how you want — and AI did most of the work for you.
Now that you’ve seen a taste of what you can accomplish with Constant Contact, don’t be shy. There is a lot to explore, and we have plenty of resources to help you along the way:
✨ Join the Constant Contact Community
✨ Build the perfect email
✨ Get ideas for your first email campaign
✨ Stand out with creative subject lines
We hope you will take a moment to celebrate your hard work as a small business owner. Go forth and get your name out in the world. We can’t wait to see what you do.
