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7. NEWSLETTER

The Newsletter module is divided into two sections:

1. Newsletter Section – displays all the newsletters created in CMS and provides information on every record:
- Newsletters – displays the title of the newsletters.
- Last Sent – displays the most recent sending date.
- Next Scheduled – indicates the date when the newsletter is to be sent to subscribers.
- Downloaded – indicates the number of downloads corresponding to each coupon.
- Active – indicates the status of the newsletter.
- View button – provides a preview of the newsletter.
- Edit button – gives you the possibility to update any existing information related to the selected newsletter.
- Delete button – enables you to remove existing newsletters.

To add a new Newsletter:
Click Add Custom Newsletter.
Enter the Newsletter Name (mandatory).
Select whether the newsletter is to be sent once or monthly. The One Time option is a perfect choice for special occasions (e.g. Christmas, Easter, etc.) or important events (special offers, etc.)
Select either Active or Inactive option.
Select the Schedule (optional) to set the date when the newsletter is to be sent to subscribers.
Enter a textual Description of the newsletter (mandatory).
The Add Cars option enables you to select the cars to be included in the newsletter from the list (optional).
Click on Save to add the Newsletter to the list.
Clicking on Close directs you to the Newsletter List without adding the new record.

To view a Newsletter:
Click on the View button corresponding to each record to access the Newsletter.

To update Coupon related information:
1.1 Click on Edit button corresponding to the Newsletter you want to update.
1.2 Perform all the necessary updates.
1.3 Click on Save to record the updates and return to the Newsletter List.
Clicking on Close directs you to the Newsletter List without saving the updates performed on the selected record.

To delete a Newsletter:
1.1 Click on the Delete button corresponding to the Newsletter you want to remove.
1.2 Click on Yes to remove the newsletter from the list. Clicking on No cancels the delete action and returns you to the Newsletter List.

2. Subscribers Section – displays all the subscribers in the system, the maximum number of subscribers displayed per page being 50. In case there are multiple pages, use the Previous/Next arrows to browse through pages. It provides information on every subscriber:

- Subscriber’s Email Address
- Subscribed on– displays the date the user subscribed to the newsletter.
- Delete button – enables you to remove existing subscribers.

To add a new Subscriber:
Click Add a Subscriber.
Enter the Email Address.
Click on Save to add the Subscriber to the list.
Clicking on Close directs you to the Subscriber List without adding the new Subscriber.

To delete a Subscriber:
Click on the Delete button corresponding to the Subscriber you want to remove.
Click on Yes to remove the Subscriber from the list. Clicking on No cancels the delete action and returns you to the Subscriber List.