What are the recommended dimensions and other specifications for our template?

Design Recommendations

  • Dimensions - recommended maximum 650 pixels wide
  • Composition - balance images and text areas (design should not be one single image, nor should all text be built as images)
  • Layout - design for the preview pane; include all important information "above the fold" and pay special attention to the upper left corner
  • Interactivity - do not include Flash or animated GIFs (they will not work in most email programs); do include several hyperlinks to encourage recipients to click through
  • Outlook considerations
    • Editable text can only be on a solid color background (gradients and other images behind editable text are not compatible)
    • Repeating images are not compatible (watermark backgrounds behind the template will be removed; horizontal images will not stretch if content is entered forcing template wide)