Gmail is a widely-used and popular email service that offers a lot of flexibility and customization options. Many businesses use HubSpot for their marketing campaigns and use email templates to save time and ensure consistency in their messaging. In this article, we will guide you on how to send HubSpot marketing email templates through Gmail.

Step 1: Export the HubSpot Email Template

In order to send a HubSpot marketing email template through Gmail, the first step is to export the desired template from your HubSpot account.

  1. Log in to your HubSpot account and navigate to the Marketing tab.
  2. Click on "Email" and select "Templates" from the drop-down menu.
  3. Find the email template that you want to use and click on it to open it.
  4. In the template editor, click on the "More Options" button (represented by three dots) in the upper-right corner and select "Export." This will export the template as a. html file.
  5. Save the exported file to a location on your computer.

Step 2: Open the Email Template in a Text Editor

Once you have exported the HubSpot email template as a. html file, the next step is to open it in a text editor.

  1. Locate the exported. html file on your computer.
  2. Right-click on the file and select "Open With."
  3. Choose a text editor from the list of available programs (e.g., Notepad, Sublime Text, Atom).

Step 3: Copy the HTML Code of the Email Template

After opening the email template in a text editor, you need to copy the HTML code of the template.

  1. Select all the text within the text editor by pressing "Ctrl + A" (Windows) or "Cmd + A" (Mac).
  2. Copy the selected text by pressing "Ctrl + C" (Windows) or "Cmd + C" (Mac).

Step 4: Compose a New Email in Gmail

Now that you have the HTML code of the HubSpot email template, you can compose a new email in Gmail using this template.

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the "Compose" button to start a new email.

Step 5: Switch to the Plain Text Mode

To paste the HTML code of the email template effectively, you need to switch to the plain text mode in Gmail.

  1. In the new email composition window, locate the three dots in the lower-right corner and click on them.
  2. From the menu that appears, uncheck the "Rich formatting" option. This will switch the email editor to plain text mode.

Step 6: Paste the HTML Code of the Email Template

Paste the HTML code of the HubSpot email template into the plain text mode of the Gmail email editor.

  1. In the plain text mode of the Gmail email editor, right-click and select "Paste" (or press "Ctrl + V" on Windows or "Cmd + V" on Mac).

Step 7: Switch Back to Rich Text Mode

After pasting the HTML code, you can switch back to the rich text mode to make any necessary adjustments to the email.

  1. To switch back to rich text mode, locate the three dots in the lower-right corner of the email editor and click on them.
  2. From the menu that appears, check the "Rich formatting" option. This will switch the email editor back to rich text mode.

Step 8: Customize and Send the Email

Now that you have pasted the HTML code of the HubSpot email template into Gmail, you can customize it according to your needs and send it to your recipients.

Customize the email by editing the text, adding images or links, and adjusting the formatting as required. Ensure that all the content and links are functioning correctly.

Once you are satisfied with the email template, add the recipients' email addresses, fill in the subject line, and click on the "Send" button to send the email.

Congratulations! You have successfully sent a HubSpot marketing email template through Gmail. By following these steps, you can leverage the power of HubSpot's templates along with the flexibility and reach of Gmail's email service.