Using Drupal's Simplenews Module

For those folks discovering simplenews and looking for ways to implement it. I've put together this short but straigt-forward instructional post with you in mind.

How to create a newsletter?

1. Navigate to Content Management -> Newsletters -> Newsletters -> Add Newsletter
2. Fill out the pertinent information such as Newsletter name, description, from address, etc.
3. Click save

How to add a user to your newsletter?

In order to add a user or in other words an email address to your existing newsletter you want to follow the following steps:

1. Navigate to Content Management -> Newsletters -> Subscriptions -> Mass Subscribe
2. Add the email address in the dialog box (if adding multiple address make sure you separate them using either commas, a space or a new line)
3. Then click on the newsletter that you want to add the user(s) to
4. Click submit and your done with adding a user to your newsletter

How to create and send a newsletter issue?

1. Navigate to Create Content -> Newsletter Issue
2. Complete the title and body sections
3. Select which newsletter to create from dropdown menu
4. Select one of the sending options (send test, don't send now, send newsletter)
5. Click on preview if you'd like to preview before sending (optional)
6. Click send

Following the steps above should get you going in no time. If you find that you need further assistance give us a call at (843) 882-7735 and we'll get you in contact with one of our technology consultants.