New export options, Pardot integration updates, & robust theme previews
We know that you want to get your email sent to your subscribers as quickly as possible. To make it easier for you to download emails and sync them to whatever service you use to send, the Dyspatch template exporter has been updated with new email export options.
New languages supported in the Dyspatch email builder now include:
- HTML
- AWS SES
- Mailgun
- Simon Data
- Sparkpost
- Mandrill
And ESP exports have also been updated with these popular services:
- Sendgrid
- Braze
- Iterable
- Hubspot
- GetResponse
- Klaviyo
- Customer.io
Our Pardot direct integration has also been updated to allow you to specify which campaign is associated with your email template, as well as set your Pardot tracking domain for your templates. We live for making Pardot users lives just a little bit easier!
Lastly, we've got some major updates around Dyspatch themes. Our theme selector has been updated with more robust theme previews, to help you differentiate between your existing themes at a quick glance.
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Introducing Dyspatch Permissions—With All-New Organization Roles
To help you manage user access in a more granular way across your organization, we have released two new organization roles that can be assigned to users in in the admin/users page: Editor & Developer
Editor
The editor role has always unofficially existed; they were everyone who was not an admin. We've now solidified that into an official role. Editor permissions have not changed from what they've always been; they can create and edit templates, but cannot edit blocks or themes.
Developer
The developer role is brand new, and provides a more granular "editor" experience in Dyspatch. In addition to creating/editing templates, the developer can also create blocks and themes, and manage API keys and integrations.
Admin
The admin role has always existed (often called "org admin"). Their permissions have not changed from what they've always been; they have full access to manage and edit everything in their organization. We have added some features to improve the user management, including:
- Admins can manage the organization role level for each user in Dyspatch. A user needs to edit blocks, but you don't want them to access administrative things? Excellent — change their role to "Developer"
- On the users page, we show the Last Login Date for a user, so you can audit who is actively using Dyspatch, and remove anyone that no longer needs access.
You can read more in our docs for a full breakdown on what each role can do in Dyspatch
Need help? Have questions?
We’re always here to help! Whether it’s regarding permissions or anything else, our support team is always here for you. Contact them using the chat bubble in app, or by emailing support@dyspatch.io.
A Game Changer: Block Designer is Here!
One of the most powerful facets of the Dyspatch email creation platform is the ability to drag-and-drop blocks to design your email. This functionality makes building an email without coding experience a breeze.
But while we were—for the most part—a codeless experience, there was always one aspect of Dyspatch that required some email coding knowledge: building custom blocks.
That is, we’re very proud to say, no longer the case.
Introducing: Block Designer, which empowers you to 🔨 design your own custom blocks 🔨 in Dyspatch through the visual editor!
Say farewell to HTML, DML, and other coding languages. Now, even the greenest email marketer is able to build unique email components with Block Designer.
How it works:
First, you’ll need to select a layout for your new block, by dragging it from the left side of the screen into your design on the right. The layouts available are:
- Single column
- Two column
- Three column
- Two column - small / large
- Two column - large / small
Once you’ve selected your block’s layout, it’s time to add elements to each column in your layout, and adjust the settings on those elements. The elements available are:
- Title
- Text
- Image
- Button
- Divide
- Spacer
Each element has its own unique properties and settings to adjust. For instance, you may want to adjust the height and width of an image. Or the text color and border color of a button. Once you’re satisfied with all your edits, simply click “Save Block” on the bottom left and you’ll see it appear in your email!
Our mission has always been to empower the world to send better emails, and Block Designer is a giant leap in that direction. We can’t wait to see what you build with it!
Note: Block Designer is activated by default for all new customers, but it needs to be turned on manually for existing customers. If you’re an existing customer who wants access, just contact us and we’ll turn the feature on for you (or answer any questions you may have about it!)
Download Email in PDF, and more small-but-mighty updates
They say big things come in small packages, and that rings especially true of today’s fresh releases. We’re proud to announce four small improvements and additions to the Dyspatch platform that improve quality of life, and empower users to reach farther within the app!
Let’s start with our (and your) favorite:
Download email as PDF
Whatever your reasoning may be, there may come a time when you need to export your email as a PDF. Now it’s as easy as 2 mouse clicks!
You’ll notice a new dropdown arrow next to your Preview button on the top right corner of the editor. Click that, then click “Download as PDF” and watch the magic happen.
Autocomplete variables
You can now effortlessly and intuitively access variables used within blocks in your template, and local template sample data, using the rich text editor command “/”. Once you type your forward slash, an autocomplete suggestion dropdown will appear to show you all variables that match your phrase!
Copy/paste content with links
Many of us work in Google Docs or other word processing software to draft our email copy. You may have noticed that pasting text into the Dyspatch editor would mean losing your hyperlinks. Good news - next time you go to paste in your email copy, your links will work perfectly!
<dys-img> enhancements
For those of you familiar with DML, you’ll be pleased to hear that the <dys-img> tag now supports editing the height and width through the visual editor! One less bit of coding 😉
If you have any questions about these updates, or need any assistance whatsoever, our support team is always here to help. Feel free to reach out to us using the chat bubble in app, or via email at support@dyspatch.io
Localize and send with our new Phrase and Customer.io Integrations
A platform’s growth and strength are often found in its integrations. Dyspatch is no exception! We’re always looking to add new integrations that will unlock powerful features for more users. And today, we’ve launched one ESP integration and one Localization integration that will do just that.
Introducing Phrase
If you send emails to recipients in various countries, who speak various languages, then you’re likely no stranger to email localization. Previously, we were integrated with Smartling, our sole localization partner. But as of today, we’ve connected Dyspatch to Phrase as well!
Whether you’re using Phrase or Smartling to localize your emails, Dyspatch now has you covered. To connect your Phrase account with Dyspatch, simply navigate to the “Localizations” tab in your Dyspatch editor, and click the prompt to add Phrase!
Connecting Customer.io
Customer.io is a powerful email automation platform that many email marketers use to set up onboarding campaigns, send email newsletters, and generally communicate with customers. If you use customer.io, your Dyspatch experience just got levelled up!
Much like our other Email Service Provider (ESP) integrations, this new Customer.io connection allows you to send your emails directly over to Customer.io with a couple of mouse clicks. To add the integration, all you need to do is navigate to the Apps & Integrations screen on your admin dashboard, then add an ESP integration and select Customer.io as your sender!
Once connected, you’ll be able to push your templates directly to your Customer.io account using the Export/Download button in the Dyspatch editor (top right!)
Questions? Assistance?
We’re always here to help! Whether it’s setting up an integration or answering your questions, our support team is armed and ready. Reach out using the chat bubble in app, or by emailing support@dyspatch.io.
