Do I need a physical address when creating the Event Location?
You do not need to have a physical address when creating an event, it is not a required field. The Benchmark Events tool however does include a mapping feature that automatically displays the address on a map, this can be disabled if your venue or address is not real or physical. However what is required is an event host and email address as a form of contact. If you
Event Marketing August 7, 2018
What fields are required when creating an event?
There are only a few details that are required when creating an Event in your Benchmark account. The details are: Event Title Event Date and Time Event Host At least one type of ticket must be specified for the event. (For free events, select a free ticket. You can also specify a ticketed or non-ticketed event in Advanced Options.) That's it. Of course, additional information is very helpful
Event Marketing August 7, 2018
How do I create my Pinterest board?
A Board is where you can add your Pinterest Pins. There's no limit to how many Pins you can have. To create a board: Log into your Pinterest account. At the top right corner, click the Add button. Click the Create a Board button. Type the name of the new board in the Board Name field. Select Board Category from the drop-down menu (e.g. Architecture, Art, Cars & Motorcycles, etc).
Social Media January 10, 2020
How do I add a Pinterest link to my email?
If you want to lead contacts to your Pinterest page, you can add a Pinterest link to your email. To add a Pinterest link to your email: In Step 4 of the email editor, click on the Edit icon for the section you would like to place the icon in. Place your cursor where you want the Pinterest icon to appear. Under the Insert Social Media Elements toolbox on the left
Create Email Marketing September 6, 2019
How do I insert a Yelp icon into my email?
Benchmark Email makes it very easy for you to insert social media icons into your email. To insert a link to a Yelp page directly into an email: In Step 4 of the email editor, click on the Edit icon for the section you would like to place the icon in. Click the specific location you would like the icon to appear. Under the Insert Social Media Elements toolbox on
Social Media September 6, 2019
How would someone receive my emails if they were not on my mailing list?
There are a few occasions when someone has received your email but does not appear on your contact list. Some of the situations where this might happen include: Email was forwarded to the contact: One of your contacts manually forwarded the email to someone who is not on your list. The contact may have an alternate email address on your list. In most cases, the alternate email address was set
Create Email Marketing August 7, 2018
Why is it mandatory that the unsubscribe link be placed in the footer?
In order to comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, recipients must be given at least one unsubscribe link in every email correspondence sent. Benchmark Email ensures this is followed by automatically inserting an unsubscribe link in the footer of all newsletters that are sent through our system.
Drag & Drop Editor August 7, 2018
Why is there an error when I click on unsubscribe?
There are a few reasons why clicking on the unsubscribe link can result in an error message. Your email program modified the link. Your email program blocked the link. Your firewall settings modified the link. When a link is modified or blocked by either your email program or firewall, the unsubscribe request will result in an error because we will not have your correct information to unsubscribe you.
General questions March 26, 2019
How do I reduce the number of opt-outs I receive?
The interest your contacts have in receiving your emails will change over time and it is expected that your list may shrink as a result of some contacts losing interest completely. However, there are some things you can do that will help keep your subscribers interested. Keep your contacts engaged with your emails over time: Keep the Content Relevant - Consider breaking your list into smaller segments in order to
Contact Lists August 7, 2018