Create and reuse email templates
Choose the right editor, save reusable layouts, and import them into campaigns.
Available builders
- Builder 1
- Component-based template builder with style and export controls.
- Builder 2
- Alternative visual template builder.
- CKEditor
- Direct rich-text and HTML-oriented editing.
- Unlayer Builder
- Dedicated visual email builder opened in a new tab.
Use a template
- 1
Create and save the reusable layout under Template Builders.
- 2
Open a campaign and select Import Template, or start Create with AI and choose the template.
- 3
Confirm before import because template HTML replaces the current editor content.
- 4
Update the subject, links, personalization, plain-text version, address, and unsubscribe link for the specific send.
Choosing the right builder for the job
Builder 1 and Builder 2 suit most marketing campaigns where you want a visual, component-based layout without hand-coding HTML. CKEditor is a better fit when you need fine-grained control over specific HTML or are pasting in content from another source, while Unlayer Builder is worth reaching for when you want a more design-forward drag-and-drop experience in its own dedicated tab.
Whichever builder you choose, save the result as a reusable template rather than rebuilding the same layout inside every new campaign. This is especially valuable for recurring formats like a weekly newsletter or a standard promotional layout, where consistency matters as much as the individual send.
Keeping templates consistent across campaigns
Because importing a template replaces the current editor content, always confirm before import if you have unsaved work in the campaign you are editing. After import, treat the subject line, links, personalization shortcodes, plain-text version, and unsubscribe link as items that need a fresh check for that specific send, not settings you can assume carried over correctly.
Review your template library periodically and retire versions that no longer match your current branding or offer. A small set of well-maintained templates, kept in sync with your organization details and sender identity, produces more consistent campaigns than a large, outdated collection that different team members interpret differently.
Frequently asked questions
- Will importing a template delete my current campaign draft?
- Template HTML replaces the current editor content, which is why K2Mailer asks for confirmation before import.
- Which builder should I use for a simple HTML edit?
- CKEditor is best suited for direct HTML and rich-text editing rather than a full visual redesign.
- Do templates include personalization shortcodes automatically?
- Not always; review and add personalization, the plain-text version, and the unsubscribe link after importing.
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