Using a Canva Newsletter Template in Gmail | Canva Tutorial & Email Marketing Tips

In this step-by-step Canva tutorial, I’ll show you how to create and customize a Canva newsletter template, add clickable links, and seamlessly insert it into your Gmail email while maintaining hyperlink functionality and stunning visual appeal. This tutorial is perfect for non-profit organizations, small business owners, and anyone looking to elevate their email marketing game with professional email templates without increasing your marketing budget.

What You'll Learn:
- How to edit a Canva newsletter template
- How to add clickable links in Canva
- Exporting and embedding the design in Gmail without losing functionality
- Tips for maintaining email design and deliverability

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FAQs:

Q: How can I personalize each email with the recipient’s name (|FNAME|)?
A: If you're using only a Canva design, you'll need to manually edit the name each time before downloading. Alternatively, consider a mail merge solution like Google Streak, or upgrade to an email platform like FloDesk for full personalization options. Check out the FloDesk discount code above!

Q: How do I save the Canva newsletter as one image instead of multiple images?

Q: Will sending a graphic-only email affect deliverability?
A: Yes, sending only images in emails may result in deliverability issues. For the best results, use a custom domain and a professional email platform like FloDesk to ensure higher inbox placement and faster load times.

Q: Do I need to have an unsubscribe link in my email?
A: This varies by country but in North America yes, you are required to clearly state how subscribers can opt out of your newsletter. A professional email platform, like FloDesk, will include this automatically. If you are using the Gmail option, I suggest including something in the bottom of your email (in text, after the newsletter graphic) that says something like "To stop receiving these newsletters, please request to unsubscribe by replying to this email.

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[dipikamanna]

You are a GODDESS. I literally waste 27hours trying to do these. Thank you soooo

[ShifaKhan-ciow]

I've been panicking over canva not importing the links since an hour, thank YOU very very much for this, this was so helpful 😭💗

[suemarguerite]

Hi Melissa -- oh my gosh!!! Your video was a LIFESAVER. I spent about two hours trying to figure this out -- downloaded chrome extensions that didn't work, was fooling around with HTML under the "inspect" tab in the email, you name it, I did it. I was about ready to give up when I found your video. It works perfect for my purpose and I am grateful. I know the video is three years old, but just wanted you to know that it's still so valuable - thank you!! 💗

[Musfiq]

You are awesome, your voice is attractive when you said 'oh boy ' it's really magnetic and makes me eager to see you. nice tutorial, thank you

[jamilgotcher]

TYSM Melissa, this was very helpful! I've always wondered how these email marketing templates are added to an email. I'm also glad you mentioned to use the png file instead of a large pdf print file.

[esteyxxx]

Omgosh thank you much!!!! Literally been up for hours trying to sort this out

[reddoorsscottsdale]

I send our newsletter out every 6 months and I have watched this video every 6 months for the past 3 years haha :)

[BellaBlissLIMITLESS]

You are BRILLIANT! No one else knows how to do this but you and you showed us who's boss! OMG I love it!! Yay!! Thank you so much for this video. I knew it was possible but didn't exactly know how to do it. Your step-by-step made it so easy. You are a blessing! Woo hoo!!

[hannahbanana]

girl- i have been looking for this answer for so long. thank god for you. blessings. blessings. blessings. wow.

[angiewiggins]

Thank you! I've been searching and searching for this type of easy to follow, to the point info!

[Majjco]

thanks you saved me. after 1 hour of trying finally you helped me to find what I was looking for. <3

[AntoinetteChanel]

Thanks! You're a business owner's dream!

[emmayoung]

Hi Melissa,
Aren’t you concerned about the spam filter being triggered because your email is a full length image?

[christiemariemurphy]

Girl! This is a great and super helpful video!!

[elissaniblick]

THANK YOU SO SO SO REALLY APPRECIATE IT !!! YAYYAYYAYAYYYY!!!

[korneliakyriaki]

You are literally the best! I was looking for a way to do this for so long and you made it so easy! Thank you so much <3

[ParthaAquatics]

Hey mate thanks a lot for sharing this pretty much helpful tutorial video. Cheers 🤓 🤟🏼 _...PA_ 💙

[chiethrak]

Wowww... Wonderful. amazing. it is working perfectly. Thanks a Ton

[upulaherath]

Wooow, thank you so much Melissa🥺🥺🥺😘😘😘👍👍👍

[AmritaDaigle]

Thank you, thank you. This is so clear and helpful !