OverviewSales HubSpot’s email templates save repetitive email content, allowing you to personalize messages before sending. For one-to-one emails, you can access them from the CRM or directly from your inbox. Bulk emails require marketing templates instead.Template Creation & Access time by allowing college outreach teams to reuse and personalize standardized content for effective communication with prospective students. Here’s how to access, create, and send emails using templates in HubSpot. Navigation: Go to Workspaces > Prospecting. On the Summary page, select Start X tasks due today (this number adjusts based on your tasks). Creating an Email: When an email task appears, select Create an email to open the email composition window.
Using Templates for Efficient EmailingHow to Create and Send a TemplateIn HubSpot, go to Library > Templates > New Template > From Scratch Set a name and subject (under 45 characters recommended). Enter and format email content, add links, images, and personalization. Hit save when done. When ready to send it, go to CRM > (Contacts, Companies, Deals, or Tickets). Open a record, click the Email icon, then Templates. Choose a template, personalize content as needed, and click Send.
Additional NotesAdding Supporting Documents and Scheduling LinksDocuments: Use Documents to attach commonly used materials like program brochures or FAQs, which are sent as links for easy access. Meetings: Use the Meetings dropdown to insert proposed meeting times or a scheduling link, enabling prospective students to book an appointment directly. Quotes (Optional): Attach tuition estimates or cost breakdowns via the Quotes option, if relevant.
4. Sending the EmailSend Options: Click Send to send immediately, or use the dropdown to Send later. Options include “best time within 24 hours,” “best time this week,” “tomorrow,” or a custom time.
Follow-up Task:
Tracking and Managing EngagementEmail Tracking: HubSpot tracks all emails, notifying you when emails are opened or clicked so you can prioritize follow-ups based on student engagement. Real-time Notifications: Receive instant alerts for email opens or clicks, helping you follow up with engaged students at the right time.
Additional Tips for Template Creation & ManagementTemplate Dashboard: From the top right of the templates dashboard, you can view the total number of templates created in your account. Deleting Templates: To delete a template, go to Library > Templates, select the template(s), and delete. Note: Only creators or super admins can delete private templates. Placeholder Tokens: Use tokens (instead of curly brackets) to ensure seamless email rendering. Using the HubSpot Sales Extension: You can create Create templates directly in Gmail (if using with the Chrome extension), adding convenience for teams using Gmail. Leverage Leveraging HubSpot’s AI Assistant: Generate templates with Use HubSpot’s AI assistant .
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