🛠️ Setting Up Your Email Tools
How do I start using Podia Email?
You can email your customers, subscribers, and members directly from Podia—no third-party platforms needed.
To get started:
Go to the Email tab in the sidebar menu.
If prompted, click Set up email to configure your settings:
Choose whether to enable double opt-in for subscribers.
Customize your opt-in confirmation message.
Enter a mailing address to comply with anti-spam laws (GDPR, CAN-SPAM).
Click Finish setup to save.
You can update your settings anytime.
Now you're ready to send your first email! Let's walk through your two options: broadcasts and campaigns.
📤 Sending one-off emails (Broadcasts)
How do I send a one-time message to my audience?
Use broadcasts to send standalone emails like newsletters or product announcements.
Steps to send a broadcast:
In the Email tab, select Broadcasts.
Click + New broadcast.
Add a subject line and write your content.
Choose who should receive the email:
Everyone
Specific tags or segments
Decide to send now or schedule for later.
You can also duplicate previous emails or save drafts.
🤖 Setting up automated email campaigns
How do I send a sequence of emails automatically?
Campaigns let you send a timed sequence of emails based on triggers like sign-ups or purchases.
To create a campaign:
Click on Email → Campaigns.
Select + New campaign and name it.
Set a trigger (e.g. signs up, buys a product).
Add emails to the sequence, specifying delays between each.
Click Publish when ready.
You can edit timing or content at any time—even after launching.
🎯 Managing your audience
Where can I see and organize my email subscribers?
Visit the Audience tab to:
View subscriber profiles and email activity
Filter by tags, purchases, or behavior
Apply or remove tags for better targeting
Tags let you group contacts and send tailored emails.
📊 Tracking performance
How do I know how my emails are doing?
Click into any email or campaign to view:
Open and click rates
Unsubscribes
Conversions (if linked to products)
These metrics help you improve future emails and campaigns.