Including an unsubscribe link in your emails is essential for ensuring compliance with email marketing laws such as CAN-SPAM and GDPR. It also builds trust with your audience by giving them control over their subscription preferences. In Agent CRM, adding an unsubscribe link is a simple process. Here’s how to do it.
Why Include an Unsubscribe Link?
- Compliance: Meet legal requirements for email marketing.
- Customer Trust: Allowing recipients to unsubscribe demonstrates transparency and respect.
- List Health: Removing uninterested recipients helps maintain a focused and engaged email list.
Step-by-Step Guide to Adding an Unsubscribe Link
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Create or Edit an Email Template
- Navigate to Marketing >> Templates in your Agent CRM dashboard.
- Select an existing email template or create a new one.
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Add the Unsubscribe Placeholder
- Position your cursor where you want the unsubscribe link to appear, typically at the bottom of the email.
- Use the placeholder
{{unsubscribe_url}}
to insert the unsubscribe link. - You can format it as a clickable text, such as:
- “Click here to unsubscribe” or “Unsubscribe from this mailing list.”
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Test the Email
- Send a test email to yourself or a colleague to verify the unsubscribe link is functional and appropriately formatted.
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Save and Use the Template
- Once satisfied, save the email template and use it in your campaigns or workflows.
Learn More
Here are additional resources to enhance your email marketing efforts:
- Quick Win Strategies for Insurance Agents
- Mastering Marketing & Websites with Agent CRM
- Ads Crash Course for Insurance Agents