How to Add Social Media Links to an Email in Mailchimp
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Enhance your Mailchimp email campaigns by adding social media links. This guide will show you how to easily integrate social follow buttons into your emails, allowing your audience to connect with you across various platforms.
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Here's how to add social media links to an email in Mailchimp
- Start a New Email Campaign
Begin by navigating to the Mailchimp dashboard and clicking the 'Create' button. Then, select 'Design Email' under the 'Regular email' option to start building your campaign.
- Access the Email Editor
From the campaign setup page, click 'Design email' in the content section. This action will take you to the template selection screen, where you can choose a layout for your email.
- Select an Email Template
Choose a template that best fits your email's design. Click the 'Apply' button on your preferred template to load it into the email editor.
- Add the Social Content Block
In the email editor, locate the 'Social' content block in the left-hand panel. Drag and drop this block into your email layout where you want the social media links to appear.
- Customize Your Social Links
Click on the newly added social block within your email preview. The left panel will then display options to edit and customize your social media links, including adding new platforms and updating URLs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Create' button is located in the left-hand navigation panel of your Mailchimp dashboard, typically near the top.



