The app streamlines everything from your MP account on one simple mobile interface. When your members download the app they will have a simple place to check for all the updates, reminders and action items you send.

Leaders have the ability to send SMS and email announcements your entire group right from the app. Broadcasts are a simple and convenient way to reach everyone in just a few clicks. 

The feed is your source for all updates. It populates with new Surveys, Events, Donation Sites and Emails in real time. Each item can be opened, viewed and shared socially right from the app. You can even make payments on-the-go with your credit card! Feed filters let members instantly view upcoming Events on the group Calendar and photo albums.

Administrators can scan cards using the phone’s camera to allow both members and non-members to make payments. Accept donations or sign-ups at your next meeting and events! Members can even scan their own cards on the app to register for upcoming events or make donations.

Notifications let you know that you have news or an outstanding action item, like a required payment. When you respond to an item, it will disappear from your notifications.

The history feature keeps track of all of your past actions on memberplanet. You can always check here to see where you've donated, registered for an Event or submitted a survey response.

If you are a member of multiple groups on memberplanet, you can view group feeds independently or as a combined feed. This is a great way to keep scheduling straight with a synthesized Calendar.

​Simply send a Broadcast announcement notifying members about the  app - all Broadcasts automatically include download links on both email and SMS platforms.

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Who is your target audience? Is it readers who are already customers? Suppliers? Employees? Once you know who you are sending your email newsletters to, you can focus on ways to grow your list. This includes giving away something for joining, promoting on social media or, if time is of the essence, purchasing a list.
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Once you know who you are sending your newsletters to, you’ll want to decide on a template that you can flip copy in and out of with each newsletter. This largely depends on the system you choose as each service has different constraints for your template design. You’ll want to make sure your template is optimized for mobile and reflects your brand’s overall look and feel.
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You want to make sure the content you’re sending out is diversified, relevant, and timely. The only way to do this strategically is to map out what you plan to say before you start saying it. Do you have new promotions? Upcoming events? Do you want to highlight an employee or new recipe? Create a content calendar with the frequency and topics of each of your newsletter campaigns at least one or two months out, before you launch, to make sure you’re producing relevant content that tells a story.
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If your subject line doesn’t grab your reader’s attention, they won’t open it. Include a hook with a benefit. This hook will provide an impact if it answers a question or evokes an emotion. The more personalized and relevant your subject line, the better chance you have for someone to want to read your email. 
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No matter what your newsletter entails, it should always end with a call to action. Do you want your audience to purchase something, read something, or share on social media? Decide on one call to action per newsletter and make it easy for your readers to follow through with. Include phrases like “Click here to…” and don’t be afraid to mention it more than once within the email. Most readers won’t read the entire email, so don’t save it for last!
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​Just one typo or blurry image can change your reader’s attention and tarnish your credibility. Always test your newsletter to make sure everything works properly and nothing is spelled wrong. This last step can sometimes be the most important.

​You shouldn’t have to be a programmer to build a professional newsletter that you can be proud of. Some of these steps can be eliminated with a single, integrated email service such as memberplanet.

With memberplanet, you can choose a template and color palette and get your message out in minutes. Like what you’ve made? Save it as a custom template and use it over and over again. Want to see if your newsletter was effective? Our live reporting shows you how many people have opened your emails, who clicked on your links and tips on how to better reach your audience. Learn more today on how to get all the tools you need to effectively execute your newsletter campaign.