What’s New at Benchmark: Q1 2024

Release Notes Updated on April 25, 2024

At Benchmark, we’re on a constant mission to pursue product excellence for our users. We’ve been so busy building over the last few months that we haven’t had a chance to update you on all of our progress!

Here are just a few of the things we’ve been working on recently:

Smart Design ✨

The future is bright and email creation is easier than ever with Smart Design. Users are loving the many improvements we released in Q1 including:

• Performance Improvements: We’ve upgraded our technology to work with more websites, logos and images to make email even more engaging
• More Languages: Smart Design is now available in Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese.
• Capturing Feedback: Our follow-up survey means we capture your feedback on the Smart Design experience so we know where we can improve your experience!
• Improved Interface: Enjoy a more engaging experience with our new full-screen UI and fresh graphics. Along with improved URL input flexibility, we’ve made email design smoother and more intuitive for everyone.

Deliverability

We’ve made several improvements to boost deliverability and ensure your emails meet Google and Yahoo’s new sending standards. Improvements include:

• Domain Authentication for Free Users: We’ve always offered domain authentication in paid plans, but it’s now available to all users at no cost. Boost your email’s trustworthiness by authenticating your sending domain today.
• Easier Authentication Process: We’ve made it easier to authenticate your domain with streamlined instructions and feedback.
• One-Click Unsubscribe: We’ve updated our emails to include a one-click unsubscribe option, making it easier for your recipients to manage their inbox preferences. This update ensures our emails comply with the latest Google and Yahoo guidelines.

Brand Kit

Simplify your creative process with our new Brand Kit. Easily access and apply your unique brand elements – like logos, colors and brand details – to effortlessly customize emails, signup forms, and landing pages, helping your brand stand out every time.

Payment Improvements

Updating your payment details after an auto-renewal hiccup is now easier than ever. With our streamlined process, you can quickly get back to using your Benchmark Email account without issue.

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