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Exporting Real Info Box Newsletter HTML to Mailchimp

Updated: Jan 21

Purpose

This guide shows you how to export your Real Info Box newsletter as HTML code and import it into your Mailchimp account for sending.

Prerequisites

  • ✓ Logged into your Real Info Box account

  • ✓ Logged into your Mailchimp account

  • ✓ Draft newsletter ready in Real Info Box


VIDEO MANUAL



PART 1: Export HTML from Real Info Box

Step 1: Navigate to Campaigns

From your Real Info Box home screen, click on the Campaigns tab


Step 2: Select Your Campaign

  • Choose the campaign you want to export to Mailchimp

  • Click the Edit (pencil) icon on the right side


Step 3: Review Your Newsletter

  • Preview your newsletter content

  • If changes are needed, make edits now and click Save

(For editing help, see separate editing manual - coming soon)


Step 4: Open Preview

  • Click the Preview button

  • Review the newsletter one final time


Step 5: Copy HTML Code

  • In the preview window, click HTML

  • Click Copy HTML (green button)

  • ✓ A green indicator confirms the code is copied

  • Keep this window open (you'll need it if you want to make changes later)


PART 2: Import HTML into Mailchimp

Step 6: Create New Campaign

  • In Mailchimp, click Campaigns (left sidebar)

  • Click Create


  • Select Email → Regular


Step 7: Set Up Email Details

  • Campaign Name: Enter your campaign name (e.g., "Real Estate Newsletter")

  • To: Select your recipient list

  • From: Verify sender information

  • Subject: Enter your email subject line

  • Click Save (note: you must complete these fields to proceed)


Step 8: Design Email - Choose Template Method

Important Account Information:

💡 Paid Account Option: If you have a Mailchimp paid account ($28/month or $63/month for 500+ contacts), you can use "Code your own" to paste HTML directly.

📘 Free Account Method: This guide uses the template method, which works with free Mailchimp accounts.

  • Click Design Email

  • Choose Use new builder

  • Select Basic layouts → Minimal

  • Click Apply


Step 9: Prepare Template

  • Delete unnecessary blocks:

    • Delete the large heading block

    • Delete the image placeholder

    • Delete the button

    • Delete social icons (unless you want to keep them)


  • Keep these blocks:

    • ✓ "View this email in your browser" link (top)

    • ✓ Footer block (required - contains company info and unsubscribe link)


Step 10: Add Code Block

  • From the Content Blocks panel on the left, find Code

  • Drag the Code block between the "View in browser" link and the footer

  • You can delete the divider line if desired


Step 11: Paste Your HTML

  • (Go back to Step 5: Copy HTML Code)

  • Click on the Code block you just added

  • The code editor will open on the left

  • Delete any placeholder text

  • Paste your copied HTML code (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V)

  • The newsletter will appear instantly in the preview



Step 12: Send Test Email (Recommended)

  • Click Send a Test Email

  • Enter your email address

  • Click Send test

  • Check your inbox to verify the newsletter displays correctly


Step 13: Final Review in Your Inbox

  • Open the test email

  • Verify:

    • All images load correctly

    • Layout looks good

    • Links work properly

    • Content matches your Real Info Box preview


Step 14: Make Changes (If Needed)

  • If you need to make edits, go back to your Real Info Box account

  • Make changes in the editor

  • Click Save → Preview → HTML → Copy HTML

  • Return to Mailchimp

  • Click Edit design

  • Paste the updated HTML code

  • Test again


Step 15: Save and Send

  • Once satisfied, click Save and Exit

  • You'll see your campaign summary

  • Options:

    • Send now - Send immediately

    • Schedule - Set a future send time

    • Finish later - Save as draft


 
 
 

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