Creating a Template
Use TribeNest's drag-and-drop editor to design beautiful, reusable email templates.
A template is a reusable email design that saves you time. Instead of building every email from scratch, you create a template once — with your brand colors, logo, and layout — and then reuse it for each new campaign.
Create a New Template
- Go to Emails in your dashboard sidebar.
- Click the Templates tab at the top of the page.
- Click Create Template.
- Give your template a name (for example, "Monthly Newsletter" or "New Release Announcement").
- You will be taken to the drag-and-drop email editor.
Using the Drag-and-Drop Editor
The email editor lets you build your email visually — no design skills needed. The editor has three main areas:
- Left panel — A library of content blocks you can drag into your email.
- Center canvas — A live preview of your email where you arrange and edit content.
- Right panel — Settings for the currently selected block (colors, fonts, spacing, and more).
Add Content Blocks
To build your email, drag blocks from the left panel onto the canvas. Available blocks include:
- Text — Write paragraphs, headings, or any text content.
- Image — Add photos, album artwork, or graphics. Upload your own or paste a web address for the image.
- Button — Add clickable buttons that link to your store, new releases, or any web address.
- Divider — Add a horizontal line to separate sections of your email.
- Spacer — Add empty space between sections for a cleaner layout.
- Social Links — Display icons linking to your social media profiles.
- Columns — Split a section into multiple columns for side-by-side content.
Edit a Block
Click on any block in the canvas to select it. The right panel will update to show settings for that block. Depending on the block type, you can change:
- Text content, font, size, and color
- Image source and sizing
- Button text, link destination, and styling
- Background colors and padding
- Alignment and spacing
Rearrange Blocks
Click and drag any block on the canvas to move it to a different position. You will see a blue line indicating where the block will be placed when you drop it.
Delete a Block
Select the block you want to remove, then click the trash icon that appears in the block's toolbar. The block will be removed from your email.
Tip
Start simple. A clean email with a header image, a short message, and one clear button often performs better than a complex layout packed with content.
Customize Your Email's Look
Background and Colors
Click on an empty area of the canvas (outside any block) to access your email's global settings. Here you can set:
- Background color — The color behind your entire email.
- Content area color — The color of the main email body.
- Default text color — The standard color for all text blocks.
- Link color — The color of clickable links in your text.
Fonts
Choose from a range of web-safe fonts that display consistently across all email apps. Select a default font in the global settings, or override it on individual text blocks.
Save Your Template
When you are happy with your design, click Save in the top right corner. Your template will appear in your templates list and is ready to use in campaigns.
You can come back and edit any template at any time by clicking on it from the Templates tab.
Keep It Mobile-Friendly
Most fans will read your email on their phone. Keep your layout single-column when possible, use large enough text, and make sure buttons are easy to tap.
Duplicate a Template
If you want to create a variation of an existing template without starting over:
- Go to the Templates tab.
- Find the template you want to copy.
- Click the options menu on the template card.
- Select Duplicate.
A copy of the template will be created, which you can rename and edit independently.