[Smore Newsletter] Getting Started with the Editor

Build and Share Beautiful Newsletters

There are many ways to create a newsletter, but here are a few key tips to keep in mind:

🎨 Design for recognition: Choose a design that your readers will instantly recognize. 

📌 Prioritize key info: Place your most important information at the top. 

🔁 Stay consistent: Keep the order of recurring sections the same so readers know where to look. 

✨ Keep it fresh: Use a variety of layouts to make your newsletters fun and engaging.

Choose a Design

1. Click the design dropdown in the Editor.
2. Select a background (or upload a custom background if you’re on a Premium Plan), choose your colors, and pick your fonts.

💡 Premium users can take advantage of the Custom Background feature for even more personalization.

Add Content

You can add content in two ways:

1. From the Add Content menu (on the right side of the Editor): Select the type of content you want to add. Click “Add Here” in your newsletter where you’d like it to appear. 

   

   

2. By hovering over a section: Hover over any section in your newsletter and click the green “+” button. Choose the type of content to add. 

   

   

Rearranging content:

To move content or images, click and drag the section to the desired location.

Publishing and Saving Your Edits

1. In the upper right of the Editor, click the large blue “Publish Newsletter” button. This updates the live version of your newsletter with your latest edits. 

   

2. Saved (Draft Mode): Smore saves your changes automatically about every 5 seconds.
   • When you see “✓ Saved,” your edits are stored as a draft.
   • Draft changes do not update the published version until you click Publish Newsletter. 

⚠️ Tip: Always publish your newsletter when you’re finished editing to ensure you and your readers are seeing the most updated version.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does each newsletter have a different URL?

• Yes, every newsletter has a unique URL.
• To keep the same URL, edit the same newsletter each time.
• If you duplicate a newsletter, a new URL will be generated.
• Since Smore doesn’t currently offer revision history or archiving, we recommend duplicating newsletters if you’d like to keep older versions for reference.

2. How do I save my changes?

• Smore saves automatically every 5 seconds.
• For best results: Use Google Chrome as your browser.
• Edit in only one tab at a time.
• Click “Done” after editing each section.
• When you’re finished, click Publish Newsletter to update the live version.

3. Can I save my newsletter and continue editing later?

• Yes! Since Smore auto-saves your work, you can return to your Newsletter Library at any time to continue editing.
• Publishing is recommended to prevent saving issues, but it is not required until you’re ready to share.

4. What’s the difference between a draft and a published newsletter?

• A draft is private and only visible to you (there’s no share link).
• A published newsletter is live and can be shared via its unique link.

✨ With these steps, you’ll be able to design, edit, and publish engaging newsletters that your readers look forward to every time!