Using Placeholders for Confirmation Links in Emails

Are you looking to improve your confirmation emails? Using placeholders for confirmation links ensures smooth opt-in processes. It also helps you get reliable subscriber consent.

It’s essential to use the correct placeholder and protocol. This keeps your confirmation links working properly. A well-structured email does more than function. It boosts deliverability and strengthens your connection with subscribers.

In this guide, we’ll show you the steps to use placeholders correctly. Let’s get started!

Good to Know:

You can only edit the confirmation email using the rich text editor.

Please make sure that you always select the → <other> protocol  for placeholders such as the confirmation link.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Access and Prepare the Confirmation Email

  • Go to → Opt-In Processes.
  • Open the editing dialog for the confirmation email.
  • Right-click the first confirmation link in the email.
  • Under → Protocol,  you’ll see the format set to → <Other>
  • In the → URL  field, you'll find the placeholder → %Link%.

Create and Insert Your Custom Confirmation Link

  • Type your desired text in the editor and start a new line.
  • From the drop-down menu above the editor, select the placeholder → Confirmation Link.
  • Copy the placeholder from the → URL  field to your clipboard.
  • In the editor, select the text you want to convert into a confirmation link.
  • Click the Link icon in the upper-right corner of the toolbar.
  • Paste the placeholder into the → URL  field and choose → <Other>  from the Protocol menu.
  • Click → OK.

Your text is now properly linked with the placeholder, ensuring that the confirmation link in your email will function as intended.

Using placeholders for confirmation links enhances email deliverability and improves your subscribers’ experience. By following these steps, you can streamline your opt-in process and achieve better results. Start optimizing your emails today.

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