Introduction to CMS

Standard Content Management System (CMS). A content management system is a tool that helps build Email Templates and Email Messages without needing resources such as an Email Developer or any HTML experience. The pre-built Framework and Blocks enable the creation of email templates that can be styled and reused over & over. As well as creating new and ad-hoc email templates and messages as required.
This document contains a list of new and improved blocks. All blocks have the standard editing features and some interactive blocks that require a little more setup.

Main Elements

Framework: The Framework provides the HTML foundation for your email messages and determines how messages are displayed on the recipient's devices. The Framework caters to all major email clients (with some exceptions where older versions of Outlook are concerned), and we take a responsive design approach. Therefore, all emails will be mobile-friendly as standard. The Framework is flexible and reusable, and every message requires it.

Blocks: A block is a code module containing a specific element of content for an email. An example is the 07 - Hero Image block, where an image can be uploaded, resized, and added to an external link. Each block contains reusable layout, design, and formatting options, which are editable via the Editing Toolbar or in the Details Tab.

All blocks can be dragged from the Components tab and dropped into a Template or Message.


Email Template: Email templates are created using the Framework, and adding blocks in any combination can create layout variations. A good example is a standard weekly Newsletter. A Newsletter layout doesn't generally change from week to week. Only the content changes. Creating a Newsletter template saves time as the layout is already pre-defined. Create a new newsletter message from the newsletter template and add the latest news content in each block. Quick and easy, flexible and reusable.


Email Messages: As mentioned above, create a message from a pre-defined template or an ad-hoc email. At this point, adding and removing blocks without affecting the underlying template is still possible. The new message becomes a stand-alone element, not dependent on the template thereafter.


Drag and Drop Editor: The Components and Details Tabs can be found here. And where blocks are added to create templates or messages. Both the Template window and Message window utilize the Drag & Drop Editor. Find the required block in the Components Tab list and drag & drop it into the editing window.



Preview Window: Clicking on the 'eye' icon reveals a preview window of how your block and its contents will look in a message. Block content can also be viewed in different device views and dimensions.



Generic Settings

Visual Editor:

This is where template and message editing occurs via the details tab or editing toolbar. Such as formatting text, applying brand Colors, adding images, links, buttons, etc.


Advanced Tab:

The Advanced Tab settings can be found by selecting the info icon shown in the screenshot below. While creating a template or message, these settings are available but are Framework level. These settings update variables only found in the Framework and some mobile settings that cannot be accessed via the Details Tab, Hence, these changes apply to all the relevant elements within the current template or message being created.


Below are the options available for the QuickStart 2023 Framework in the Advanced Tab.

  1. Template Title: Rename the template with a brand name. This will be displayed on a browser's page tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Template

    Title

    Quick Start 2023




  2. Background Color: Used to change the email background Color.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Email background Color

    #f3f3f3


  3. Dark Mode Code Hide/Show: This toggle hides or shows the dark mode code in the Framework. As a note, some consideration needs to be applied when deciding what dark mode options will be in place.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show

    Darkmode Code option

    Hide





  4. Table Width: Used to select a specific width for a template or message. There are five width options to choose from via a drop-down menu.

    Option

    Details

    Drop-down

    Default

    Width





    Table Width selection





    600

    600





    650

    700

    786

    800





  5. Font Family: This option sets the global font stack for the template or message that is currently being created. Each individual block is still able to use a different font.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Font Family

    Font Family

    'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif




  6. Mobile Title Font Size: Global mobile font size setting for all blocks that use a Title (also known as heading). This is applicable to all blocks that contain a title. Some examples are below.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Font Size

    Mobile Title Font Size

    18






  7. Mobile SubTitle Font Size: Global mobile font size setting for all blocks that use a SubTitle (also known as a subheading). This is applicable to all blocks that contain a SubTitle.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Font Size

    Mobile Subtitle Font Size

    14


  8. Mobile Header Font Size: Global mobile font size setting for all blocks that use a Header.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Font Size

    Mobile Header Font Size

    24


  9. Space between two Images: Use this option to edit the space between the images for the mobile view when images are stacked. Specific to block 12 – 2 images.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Space between two Images

    Space between two Images when Stacked in Mobile

    10




  10. Space between two Products: Use this option to edit the space between the images for the mobile view when images are stacked. Specific to block 13 - 1 or 2 Products.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Space between two Products

    Space between two Products when Stacked in Mobile

    10


  11. Dark Mode Background Color: It allows you to change the Dark mode body background color. This color will appear when it is viewed in dark mode.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Dark Mode Background Color

    Dark Mode Body Background Color

    #f1f1f1


  12. Editable Favicon: This option is used to change the Favicon.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Editable Favicon

    Title bar icon in the browser

    https://amundsen.shortest-route.com/cts-demo/imgproxy/img/2040334902/mapp_favicon.ico


  13. Mobile Header Logo Width: It allows you to update the mobile logo width. This is applicable to block 02 – Logo Header.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Logo Width

    Mobile Header Logo Width

    80

  14. Desktop Body Background Image Path: Used to add an email background image. All blocks will overlay the background image.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Image

    Desktop Background Image path for Body

    Blank


Compatibility:
CTA's with curved corners will not display as curved when they are placed on top of a background image. When images are configured as background images, this limits the type of functionality that can be applied to the image and anything it is overlaid with. This is industry-wide.


Blocks

There are 27 blocks in total, each unique, and can only be used with the QuickStart 2023 Framework. The details of each block are explained over the coming pages. All blocks can be found in a folder called "QuickStart 2023"

Block name:

01 – Preheader


Description:

Preheader text - used to summarize the email content, a call-to-action, or an incentive to encourage recipients to open an email. This feature also contains the View in Browser link. There are a few options to choose from including hiding or showing the preheader on mobile or hiding altogether just leaving it visible in the inbox list view.


When clicked, the View in browser text will open the email message in the recipient's browser of choice.

Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile (Hidden Preheader)


Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    20

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    20

  2. Hide/Show Preheader Text: Used to hide or show the preheader text in Desktop view.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show

    Desktop

    Show

  3. Hide/Show Preheader Text for Mobile: Used to hide or show the preheader text in mobile view.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show

    Desktop

    Show

  4. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  5. Preheader Text: This is where the preheader text is entered.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Preheader

    Text

    preheader preheader preheader

Compatibility:
There are no known render issues with this block.

02 – Logo Header


Description:

Add a brand logo, and set its alignment and size on desktop and mobile.

Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile

Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    20

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    20


  2. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff




  3. Desktop Image Width: Used to change the width of a logo image in desktop view.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Image width

    Desktop Image width

    150




  4. Desktop Image Position: Change the image alignment in the desktop view using the drop-down.

    Option

    Details

    Dropdown

    Default

    Image Position



    Desktop



    Center

    Center



    Left

    Right




  5. Mobile Image Width: Used to change the width of the logo image for mobile view.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Image width

    Mobile Image width

    80




  6. Mobile Image: A separate image for mobile view can be applied if required. First, load the image to the content store. Then paste the image URL into the Details Tab field. However, if one is not added the system will use the desktop version and the mobile sizes set.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Image

    Mobile Image path

    Blank




  7. Mobile Image Position: Change the image alignment in the mobile view using the drop-down.

    Option

    Details

    Dropdown

    Default

    Image Position



    Mobile



    Center

    Center



    Left

    Right




  8. Desktop Image Link: Used to set the image link for the desktop.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links

    Desktop Image link

    Blank




  9. Mobile Image Link: Used to set the image link for mobile. Perhaps for a mobile-friendly website version. Equally, it can be the same as the desktop version.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links

    Mobile Image link

    Blank




  10. ALT Text: The ALT attribute provides alternative information for an image if a user for some reason cannot view images (because of a slow connection, or their default setting is set to not display images, it is also useful for those with a visual impairment whereby narration software will read out the image name or description). As this is a logo image then a brand name is desirable.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Alt text

    Mobile Image Alt Text

    Blank

  11. Mobile Header Logo Width: Used to set the desktop logo width for mobile if a separate mobile version has not been applied. This setting is in the Advanced Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Logo Width

    Mobile Header Logo Width

    80


Compatibility:
There are no known render issues with this block

03 – Navigation


Description:

This navigation block, also known interchangeably as a menu, can have up to eight editable links. This includes the usual text formatting such as Colors, and general styling. Plus, the option to stack the content in two rows in mobile view – depending on the number of navigation links chosen.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile

Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    0

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    0

  2. Stack On Mobile: It allows you to display navigation text into two rows in mobile view.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Stack On Mobile

    Navigation Text Stack

    Hide

  3. Show Number of Links: Used to change the number of required Navigation links.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Show Number of Links








    1

    8








    2

    3

    4

    5

    6

    7

    8


  4. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff


  5. Navigation Text Color: Used to change the navigation text color.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Navigation Text Color

    Navigation Text

    #000000

  6. Line Height: Used to change the line height of the text.

    As with all text, please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height

    Navigation Text

    18

  7. Links: Add the navigation links to the link fields.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links








    Link 1

    Blank

    Link 2

    Blank

    Link 3

    Blank

    Link 4

    Blank

    Link 5

    Blank

    Link 6

    Blank

    Link 7

    Blank

    Link 8

    Blank

Compatibility:
There are no known render issues with this block.


04 – Navigation with Hamburger


Description:

The Hamburger-style navigation has been around for several years but isn't fully compliant. In essence, it looks the same as the standard navigation mentioned above in desktop view, but for mobile, it offers three horizontal lines, resembling a hamburger (which is where the name came from).   Where devices are incompatible the standard style navigation will replace the hamburger.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile




Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    0

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    0

  2. Show Number of Links: Used to change the number of Navigation links required.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Show Number of Links








    1

    8








    2

    3

    4

    5

    6

    7

    8

  3. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  4. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all text, please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height

    Text

    18

  5. Navigation Text Color: Used to change the navigation text color.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Navigation Text Color

    Navigation Text

    #000000

  6. Links: Used to enter each navigation's respective external link.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links








    Nav1

    Blank

    Nav2

    Blank

    Nav3

    Blank

    Nav4

    Blank

    Nav5

    Blank

    Nav6

    Blank

    Nav7

    Blank

    Nav8

    Blank


Compatibility:


For those devices that are incompatible the standard navigation will display.


Interactive view:

Desktop

Mobile


Fallback view:

Desktop

Mobile


05 – Title or Heading


Description:

This simple title/heading block offers the usual styling options as well as text alignment but with the additional option to add a link to the text. Some previous blocks have this feature, but it wasn't as standard.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile

Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    20

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    20


  2. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff


  3. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all text, please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Title Line Height

    Title

    28

  4. Font Weight: Used to change the font-weight – bold or normal.

    Option

    Details

    Dropdown

    Default

    Title Font Weight

    Title

    Bold/Normal

    Bold


  5. Links: This option can be used to add an external link to the Title text.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Title Link

    Title

    Blank


  6. Mobile Title Font Size: The mobile font size can be set using the Advanced Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Font Size

    Mobile Title font size

    18


Compatibility:
There are no known render issues with this block.

06 – Text Block

Description:

There are options to hide/show the different elements within the block – Subtitle & text area. The extra option here is the feature to hide/show a keyline border and edit its styling. Keylines around text can draw the eye in, giving the client greater design options for their marketing messages, away from the usual heading/text block.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile


Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    20

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    20

  2. Hide/Show : Used to hide or show elements like Subtitles, text, or borders.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show



    Subtitle

    Show

    Text

    Show

    Border

    Hide

  3. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  4. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all text, please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height


    Subtitle

    22

    Text

    18

  5. Font Weight: It allows you to change the weight of the font of the "Subheading".

    Option

    Details

    Dropdown

    Default

    Font Weight

    Subheading

    Bold/Normal

    Bold


  6. Border Color: Used to change the border color. There is also an option to change the border thickness.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Border Color

    Border Color

    #f06135

    Border Thickness

    Border Thickness

    3


  7. Mobile Subtitle Font Size: The mobile font size can be set using the Advanced Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Font Size

    Mobile Subtitle Font Size

    14

Compatibility:
There are no known render issues with this block.


07 – Hero Image


Description:

We all know the Hero block well and sometimes we take it for granted. The hero usually fills the opening screen and previously had few options other than bespoke builds. This block can now have a border and render smaller. Another added benefit is the option to add an independent mobile-size image. Previously if a landscape image was used for desktop this rendered oddly when responding down into mobile view. If the hero is swapped for a 'squarer' image for mobile the viewing experience is greater.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile

Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    0

    Right

    0

    Bottom

    0

    Left

    0

  2. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  3. Mobile Hero Image: Used to set an independent image for mobile view. First, upload the image to the Content Store and then apply the image URL to the input field in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hero Image

    Mobile Image

    Blank

  4. Desktop Hero Image Link: Used to add the desktop view image link.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Image Link

    Desktop Hero Image Link

    Blank

  5. Mobile Hero Image Link: Used to add the mobile view image link.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Image Link

    Mobile Hero Image Link

    Blank

Compatibility:
There are no known render issues with this block.

08 – Hero Image with Overlay


Description:

An image block with overlaid elements such as a heading, text area, and button can be hidden or shown. The contained image is coded as a background image to overlay these elements, which limits what can be done with the image for some email clients. As with the Hero block, uploading a mobile-friendly-sized image is recommended. This block is incompatible because the button cannot render rounded corners in some email clients.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile




Formatting options:

  1. Hide/Show: Used to hide or show the Content or CTA.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show


    Content

    Show

    CTA

    Show

  2. Desktop Background Image: Used to change the desktop background images in the block.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Image

    Desktop Background Image

    https://amundsen.shortest-route.com/cts-demo/imgproxy/img/2040341002/600x295.png?text=Desktop

  3. Mobile Background Image: Used to change the mobile background images in the block.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Image

    Mobile Background Image

    https://amundsen.shortest-route.com/cts-demo/imgproxy/img/2040341186/bubbles_placeholder.png


  4. Content Position: This option can be selected via the drop-down in the Details tab and is used to align the block content.

    Option

    Dropdown

    Default

    Content Position



    Left

    Left



    Centre

    Right


  5. Font Weight: Used to change the weight of the font. Each element is independent of one another.

    Option

    Details

    Dropdown

    Default

    Font Weight



    Title

    Bold/Normal



    Bold

    Text

    Bold

    Price

    Bold

  6. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all text, please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height


    Title

    28

    Text

    18

  7. CTA: All CTA's have multiple styling options. As with all Colors please use HEX values.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    CTA





    Background Color

    #e71825

    Border radius

    6

    Font weight

    Bold

    CTA Text Line Height

    20

    CTA width

    151

  8. Links: It allows you to add the link to the image and CTA button.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Link

    CTA Link

    Blank

  9. Mobile Title Font Size: Used to set the font size for mobile view. It allows you to update the title's font size in mobile view. This will need to be updated using the option in Advanced Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Font Size

    Mobile Title Font Size

    18

Compatibility:


CTA's with curved corners will not display as curved when they are placed on top of a background image. When images are configured as background images, this limits the type of functionality that can be applied to the image and anything it is overlaid with. This is industry-wide.


09 – Spacer

Description: 

The simple Spacer block. It may be simple, but it is one of the most important features of any email. Every design relies on 'space', no matter the industry. The added feature in this block is the additional function to hide/show a keyline or just render it in desktop view. As well as edit the thickness and color and set the widths on desktop and mobile using a percentage.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile



Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding


    Top & Bottom

    10

    Left & Right

    0


  2. Hide/Show Line: Used to set the hide and show options for desktop and mobile.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show


    Desktop

    Show

    Mobile

    Hide

  3. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  4. Line Thickness: It allows you to change the thickness of the spacer.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Thickness

    Line Thickness

    2

  5. Line Color: It allows you to change the color of the spacer.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Color

    Line Color

    #cccccc

  6. Line Width %: It allows you to change the width of the spacer in % level.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Width %

    Line Width %

    100

Compatibility:

There are no known render issues with this block.



10 – Image Left/Right with text


Description: 

A 50/50 width split view between an image and text area with the option to swap the image or text to the left or right sides. All the elements are editable - title, text area, and button. These can also be hidden or shown independently of one another. No matter which side the image is in desktop view the image will always render above the text in mobile view.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile


Formatting options:


  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    20

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    20


  2. Hide/Show: Use the toggles to hide or show all the different elements.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show




    Image

    Show


    Title

    Text

    CTA


  3. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff


  4. Image Position: Use the drop-down selection to align the block content.

    Option

    Dropdown

    Default

    Image Position




    Above

    Right




    Hidden

    Left

    Right


  5. Font Weight: Used to independently set the font weight for both text elements – Bold or normal.

    Option

    Details

    Dropdown

    Default

    Font Weight


    Title

    Bold/Normal


    Bold

    Text

    Normal


  6. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all text, please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height


    Title

    34

    Text

    18


  7. CTA: All CTA's have multiple styling options. As with all colors please use HEX values.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    CTA







    Background Color

    #e71825

    Text Color

    #ffffff

    Font weight

    Bold

    Border radius

    6

    Border width

    1

    Border Color

    #e71825

    Height

    52



  8. Links: Links can be added to both the image and the CTA.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links


    Image

    Blank

    CTA

    https://www.example.com



Compatibility:

Currently, the CTA button curved border does not render in the devices listed below. Instead, the corners will be square.
GMX Chrome Windows 10
GMX Edge Windows 10
GMX Firefox Windows 10
Web.de Chrome Windows 10
Web.de Edge Windows 10
Web.de Firefox Windows 10

11 – Voucher/Coupon


Description: 

This block has the same features as block 10 but with the added option of including a voucher code or discount code in conjunction with uploading coupon codes to Engage or a single manual generic code. A 50/50 split between image and text with the option to swap the content left or right. Editable image, title, Voucher/Coupon Code, CTA. All these elements also have the option to Hide or Show.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile

Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    20

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    20

  2. Hide/Show: Use the toggles to hide or show all the different elements.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show





    Image

    Show

    Title

    Show

    Voucher

    Show

    Validity

    Show

    CTA

    Show

  3. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  4. Image Position: There are multiple alignment options all of which can be found in the drop-down menu.

    Option

    Dropdown

    Default

    Image Position




    Above

    Left




    Hidden

    Left

    Right

  5. Font Weight: Set the weight of each text element independently.

    Option

    Details

    Dropdown

    Default

    Font Weight



    Title

    Bold/Normal



    Bold

    Voucher

    Bold

    Validity

    Bold

  6. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all text, please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height



    Title

    34

    Voucher

    18

    Validity

    18

  7. Manual Offer Code: This is used to manually set an offer code. Enter the code into the code field.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Voucher Offer Code

    Voucher Manual Offer Code

    Blank

  8. Dashed Border Color: The dashed border color can be changed, but please be sure to use a 6-digit HEX value.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Voucher Border Color

    Voucher Dashed Border Color

    #000000

  9. Manual Offer Code Validity: Enter some text to inform recipients of when the code or voucher is due to expire.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Offer Validity

    Manual Offer Code Validity

    Blank

  10. CTA: It allows you to format the CTA button as required. Details are below. It takes the hexacode of the color as the value to change the color wherever applicable.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    CTA







    Background Color

    #e71825

    Text Color

    #ffffff

    Font weight

    Bold

    Border radius

    6

    Border width

    1

    Border Color

    #e71825

    Height

    52



  11. Links: Add links to the image and CTA.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links


    Image

    Blank

    CTA

    https://www.example.com


  12. Mobile Header Font Size: The mobile font size can be set using the Advanced Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Font Size

    Mobile Header Font Size

    24

Compatibility:


Currently, the CTA button curved border does not render in the devices listed below. Instead, the corners will be square.

GMX Chrome Windows 10
GMX Edge Windows 10
GMX Firefox Windows 10
Web.de Chrome Windows 10
Web.de Edge Windows 10
Web.de Firefox Windows 10

12 – 2 images


Description:

Two images side by side on desktop and mobile and the option to stack them on mobile. This block has no other elements such as text. It is just image-based but nonetheless extremely useful. Basic 2 image block can stack or sit side-by-side on mobile using a toggle. Images and links are editable.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile

Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    10

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    10




  2. Stack Mobile Images: Use the toggle to set the image to stack in the mobile view or leave them side by side like the desktop view.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Mobile Images

    Stack Mobile Images

    Hide



  3. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff



  4. Space between Two Images: Chose to increase or decrease the space between the two images when they are side by side in desktop view.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Space between Two Images

    Space between two images

    #ffffff



  5. Links: Add links to the images via the fields in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links


    Image 1 Link

    Blank

    Image 2 Link

    Blank


  6. Space between two Images: To increase or decrease the spacing between the images when stacking edit the option in the Advanced Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Space between two images

    Mobile Space between 2 images

    10

Compatibility:
There are no known render issues with this block.

13 – 1 or 2 Products


Description: 

This block can display 1 or 2 products with text and a button under each image tile. All of the elements can be hidden or shown and are fully editable. The text areas consist of an item title or description, price, and button. Of course, the price element is not fixed and can be used for any text-based purpose. Images can be side by side in desktop and mobile view as well as stacked in mobile.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile

Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    10

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    10


  2. Number of Products: Use the drop-down to select the number of product tiles.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Number of Products


    1

    2


    2

  3. Stack Mobile Images: Changing the toggle will set the product tiles to stack in mobile or not.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show Stack Images

    Stack Mobile Images

    Show

  4. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  5. Space between Two Images: It allows you to change product spacing.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Space

    Space Between Two Images

    50

  6. Left & Right Section - Hide/Show: Use the toggles to hide or show all the different elements. All the elements are independent of one another.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Left Section Hide/Show





    Image

    Show

    Title

    Show

    Price

    Show

    Was Price

    Hide

    CTA

    Show

  7. Left & Right Section - Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all text, please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Left Section Line Height



    Title

    18

    Price

    18

    Was Price

    18


  8. Left & Right Section - Font Weight: Used to change the font weight for the text elements. All are independent of one another.

    Option

    Details

    Dropdown

    Default

    Left Section Font Weight



    Title

    Bold/Normal



    Bold

    Price

    Bold

    Was Price

    Bold



  9. Links: It allows you to add the link to the image and CTA button.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links




    Left Image

    Blank

    Left CTA

    https://www.example.com

    Right Image

    Blank

    Right CTA

    https://www.example.com


  10. CTA: All CTA's have multiple styling options. As with all colors please use HEX values. These CTA's are not independent. Changing the setting will change styles for both CTA's.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    CTA







    Background Color

    #e71825

    Text Color

    #ffffff

    Font weight

    Bold

    Border radius

    6

    Border width

    1

    Border Color

    #e71825

    Height

    52


  11. Space between two Products: This option is used to edit the space between images on mobile when stacked. This will need to be updated using the options in the Advanced tab

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Space between two Product

    Space between two Products when Stacked in Mobile

    10



Compatibility:

Currently, the CTA button curved border does not render in the devices listed below. Instead, the corners will be square.

GMX Chrome Windows 10
GMX Edge Windows 10
GMX Firefox Windows 10
Web.de Chrome Windows 10
Web.de Edge Windows 10
Web.de Firefox Windows 10

14 – 3 or 6 Products


Description: 

The same as the 13 – 1 or 2 Products block, but the options are to display 3 or 6 product tiles. These can also be stacked in mobile but will stack singularly if 3 products are selected and in singles or 2's (side by side) in mobile view if 6 are selected.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile






Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    10

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    10

  2. Hide/Show 6 Products: It allows you to display or hide 6 products.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show

    6 Products

    Hide

  3. Product Single Stacked: It allows you to display or hide products like single stacked or double stacked view in the mobile view.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show

    Product Single Stacked

    Hide

  4. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  5. Font Weight: Used to independently change the font weight for each text element.

    Option

    Details

    Dropdown

    Default

    Font Weight


    Product Title

    Bold/Normal


    Bold

    Price Text

    Bold

  6. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all tex please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height


    Product Title

    18

    Price Text

    18

  7. CTA: All CTA's have multiple styling options. As with all colors please use HEX values.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    CTA







    Background Color

    #e71825

    Text Color

    #ffffff

    Font weight

    Bold

    Border radius

    6

    Border width

    1

    Border Color

    #e71825

    Height

    52



  8. Product Image Links: Each product link will need to be applied independently.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links






    Product 1 Image Link

    Blank

    Product 2 Image Link

    Blank

    Product 3 Image Link

    Blank

    Product 4 Image Link

    Blank

    Product 5 Image Link

    Blank

    Product 6 Image Link

    Blank



  9. Product CTA Links: Each CTA link will need to be applied independently.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links






    Product 1 CTA Link

    Blank

    Product 2 CTA Link

    Blank

    Product 3 CTA Link

    Blank

    Product 4 CTA Link

    Blank

    Product 5 CTA Link

    Blank

    Product 6 CTA Link

    Blank





Compatibility:

Currently, the CTA button curved border does not render in the devices listed below. Instead, the corners will be square.

GMX Chrome Windows 10
GMX Edge Windows 10
GMX Firefox Windows 10
Web.de Chrome Windows 10
Web.de Edge Windows 10
Web.de Firefox Windows 10


15 – 4 or 8 Product


Description:

Product block with up to 4 or 8 products with various editable parameters.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile




Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    20

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    20


  2. Hide/Show 8 Products: It allows you to display or hide eight products.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show

    8 Products

    Hide

  3. Block Background Color: It allows you to change the block's background color. It takes the hexacode of the color as the value to change the color.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff


  4. Hide/Show: It allows you to display or hide product titles, prices, and CTA.

    Common settings for rest all products.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show



    Product Title

    Hide



    Price Text

    CTA


  5. Font Weight: It allows you to change the weight of the font of the "Product Title" and "Price text".

    Option

    Details

    Dropdown

    Default

    Font Weight


    Product Title

    Bold/Normal


    Bold

    Price Text

    Bold



  6. Line Height: It allows you to change the space between the line for "Product Title" and "Price text".

    Please make sure that this value is at least 4px more than the font size used.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height


    Product Title

    18

    Price Text

    18



  7. CTA: It allows you to format the CTA button as per the requirement. Details are below. It takes the hexacode of the color as the value to change the color wherever applicable.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    CTA







    Background Color

    #e71825

    Text Color

    #ffffff

    Font weight

    Bold

    Border radius

    6

    Border width

    1

    Border Color

    #e71825

    Height

    52



  8. Product Image Links: It allows you to add the link to the Product images.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links








    Product 1 Image Link

    Blank

    Product 2 Image Link

    Blank

    Product 3 Image Link

    Blank

    Product 4 Image Link

    Blank

    Product 5 Image Link

    Blank

    Product 6 Image Link

    Blank

    Product 7 Image Link

    Blank

    Product 8 Image Link

    Blank


  9. Product CTA Links: It allows you to add the link to the Product CTA.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links








    Product 1 CTA Link

    https://www.example.com

    Product 2 CTA Link

    https://www.example.com

    Product 3 CTA Link

    https://www.example.com

    Product 4 CTA Link

    https://www.example.com

    Product 5 CTA Link

    https://www.example.com

    Product 6 CTA Link

    https://www.example.com

    Product 7 CTA Link

    https://www.example.com

    Product 8 CTA Link

    https://www.example.com

Compatibility:

Currently, the CTA button curved border does not render in the devices listed below. Instead, the corners will be square.

GMX Chrome Windows 10
GMX Edge Windows 10
GMX Firefox Windows 10
Web.de Chrome Windows 10
Web.de Edge Windows 10
Web.de Firefox Windows 10

16 – Text and CTA


Description:

Simple full-width text and button block. The title, text area, and button are all editable, and there are text and button alignment options.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile


Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    20

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    20

  2. Hide/Show: Use the toggles to hide or show all the different elements.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show



    Title

    Show

    Text

    Show

    CTA

    Show



  3. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff


  4. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all text, please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height


    Title

    29

    Text

    18

  5. Font Weight: Used to set the font weight of the title.

    Option

    Details

    Dropdown

    Default

    Font Weight

    Title

    Bold/Normal

    Bold

  6. CTA: All CTA's have multiple styling options. As with all colors please use HEX values.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    CTA







    Background Color

    #e71825

    Font weight

    Bold

    Alignment

    Center

    Border radius

    5

    Border width

    1

    Border Color

    #e71825

    Height

    50

  7. Links: Set the CTA link via this option.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Link

    CTA

    https://www.example.com

  8. Mobile Title Font Size: The mobile font size can be set using the Advanced Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Font Size

    Mobile Title Font Size

    18

Compatibility:

Currently, the CTA button curved border does not render in the devices listed below. Instead, the corners will be square.

GMX Chrome Windows 10
GMX Edge Windows 10
GMX Firefox Windows 10
Web.de Chrome Windows 10
Web.de Edge Windows 10
Web.de Firefox Windows 10

17 – CTA


Description: A stand-alone CTA block.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile


Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    20

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    20


  2. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff


  3. CTA: All CTA's have multiple styling options. As with all colors please use HEX values.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    CTA







    Background Color

    #e71825

    Font weight

    Bold

    Alignment

    Center

    Border radius

    5

    Border width

    1

    Border Color

    #e71825

    Height

    50

  4. Links: Enter the CTA link in the CTA link field.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links

    CTA

    https://www.example.com


Compatibility:

Currently, the CTA button curved border does not render in the devices listed below. Instead, the corners will be square.

GMX Chrome Windows 10
GMX Edge Windows 10
GMX Firefox Windows 10
Web.de Chrome Windows 10
Web.de Edge Windows 10
Web.de Firefox Windows 10

18 – Video block


Description:

Video block with a Gif image fallback support. This is not compatible across all devices; however, support is growing albeit very slowly. Although there are some excellent ways to utilize this block to feature it at its best. By utilizing a few extra assets, the block can give the appearance of an embedded video for those clients that are not compatible.


Some important notes:

  1. You need to create 4 assets and their URLs before editing the Video block. Save the URLs to a TXT file for later.
  2. Asset 1 – upload your video (short, low MB/GB file) to the content store.
  3. Asset 2 - Upload what will be called the poster image. This could be an image of your video's opening screen, first slide, or some other call-to-action. Do not overlay a 'play icon' on the image; the system will do that automatically.
  4. Asset 3 - Create the URL for where your video is hosted – youtube, landing page, etc.
  5. Asset 4 - Upload a fallback static image for all the email clients that do not support video in HTML email. This can be the same as the poster image above but add an overly 'play icon'.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile



Formatting options:

  1. Padding: As with all blocks the Video block is no exception when it comes to padding. Padding is the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab in the usual way.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    0

    Right

    0

    Bottom

    0

    Left

    0

  2. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  3. Video URL (MP4): Add the video URL. This can be loaded to the Content Store just like any other asset.


  4. Video Poster Image URL: It allows you to apply a fallback image. This does not need a play icon.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Image

    Video Poster Image URL (system auto adds play icon)

    https://amundsen.shortest-route.com/cts-demo/imgproxy/img/2040410182/preview_image.png


  5. Fallback Video Link: Apply the link for where the video is hosted externally, like Youtube, your website, or a Mapp Engage landing page.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links

    Fallback Video Link (hosted video, Youtube Link, or landing page)

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/jfha5FPDBAk?rel=0&autoplay=1;fs=0;autohide=0;hd=0;

  6. Fallback Image URL: Add the static fallback image URL

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links

    Fallback Image URL (image includes play icon)

    https://amundsen.shortest-route.com/cts-demo/imgproxy/img/2040245173/video_poster.png

Compatibility:
As mentioned, there is limited support, but applying the fallback assets can give the appearance of an embedded video for all incompatible devices.


Interactive view:

Desktop

Mobile


Fallback view:

Desktop

Mobile


19 – Carousel


Description:

This block consists of a carousel of images that can display up to 4 images and apply thumbnails or different slide tabbing options. Left & right arrows can be hidden if desired. The client needs to add a static fallback image where devices are not compatible.
Like the Video & Carousel blocks, asset provision is important.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile


Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    0

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    0





  2. Number of images: Select up to four carousel image placements.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Number Of Images



    2

    4

    3


    4



  3. Thumbnail option: Use the drop-down to select 1 of 4 thumbnail style options.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Thumbnail




    Dots

    Dots




    Dots and Numbers

    None

    Thumbnails


  4. Hide/Show: Used to select to hide or show the scroll arrows.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show

    Scroll Arrows

    Show


  5. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff


  6. Scroll Arrows Color: Apply a color to the scroll arrows

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Scroll Arrow Color

    Scroll Arrows Color

    #ffffff


  7. Fallback Image: Upload a fallback image to the Content Store then add the URL to the Fallback image field in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Image

    Fallback Image

    https://dummyimage.com/600x320/fff/aaa


  8. Scroll Images: Chang the scroll and thumbnail images.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Image

    Slider Image

    https://dummyimage.com/600x320/fff/aaa

    Thumbnail

    Thumbnail Image

    https://dummyimage.com/600x320/fff/aaa


  9. Links: It allows you to add the link to the images.



Compatibility:


As mentioned with the Video block, there is limited support but applying a fallback asset for all devices that are incompatible will bridge the gap.


Interactive view:

Desktop

Mobile



Fallback view:

Desktop

Mobile



20 – Image Hotspot


Description:

This is a unique block and can only be used once per message. This is an interactive Hotspot block giving the recipient the opportunity to interact with the feature directly within the email itself. When a Hotspot is selected a small window appears on the screen. This window can contain all sorts of information – a description of the little black dress that was presented in a hero image, some nutritional information about a product, and so on. Each Hotspot contains a button too.
Like the Video & Carousel blocks, asset provision is important.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile



Formatting options:

  1. Padding: As with all blocks the Video block is no exception when it comes to padding. Padding is the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab in the usual way.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding


    Top

    0

    Bottom

    0

  2. Number of Hotspots: Select up to 5 Hotspots using the drop-down menu.

    Option

    Dropdown

    Default

    Number Of Hotspots





    1

    5





    2

    3

    4

    5


  3. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff


  4. Hotspot 1 Setting: Each hotspot can be positioned independently of one another. Place them at key locations over your hero image without obscuring the image's intent. Enter a percentage value without adding the % symbol. The block will do that automatically.

    All the hotspot options are the same, although they all start off in different default places on the hero image. Here are the defaults for Hotspot Number 1.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hotspot 1 Setting


    Hotspot 1 Position Left (%)

    25

    Hotspot 1 Position Top (%)

    15


  5. Background Image: The background image is your key feature hero image, over which the Hotspot will be placed. A desktop, mobile, and fallback will be required. Use the default images as image-sizing templates.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Image



    Desktop Background Image for Hotspot

    https://amundsen.shortest-route.com/cts-demo/public/lpbp/imgPlaceHolder.jsp?widthPH=600&heightPH=576&bgPH=cccccc&fontColor=969696

    Mobile Background Image for Hotspot

    https://amundsen.shortest-route.com/cts-demo/public/lpbp/imgPlaceHolder.jsp?widthPH=400&heightPH=710&bgPH=cccccc&fontColor=969696

    Fallback Desktop Image

    https://amundsen.shortest-route.com/cts-demo/public/lpbp/imgPlaceHolder.jsp?widthPH=600&heightPH=576&bgPH=cccccc&fontColor=969696


  6. Popup Box CTA Settings: It allows you to format the CTA button as per the requirement. Details below. It takes the hexacode of the color as the value to change the color wherever applicable.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Popup Box CTA Settings







    CTA Background Color

    #ffffff

    CTA Text Color

    #000000

    CTA Text Font Size

    18

    CTA Text Line Height

    22

    CTA Text Font Weight

    Bold

    CTA Border Size

    1

    CTA Border Color

    #000000


  7. Popup box settings: It allows you to format the Content style as per the requirement. Details below. It takes the hexacode of the color as the value to change the color wherever applicable.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Popup box settings









    Popup Box Background Color

    #e0dede

    Popup Title Font Color

    #000000

    Popup Title Font Size

    32

    Popup Title Line Height

    36

    Popup Title Font Weight

    Bold

    Sub Title Font Color

    #000000

    Sub Title Font Size

    18

    Sub Title Line Height

    22

    Sub Title Font Weight

    Bold




  8. Hotspot Icon: This is where the Hotspot icon can be changed. All Hotspots will use the same image.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hotspot icon image

    Hotspot Icon

    https://amundsen.shortest-route.com/cts-demo/imgproxy/img/2040365428/hotspot_icon.png




  9. Hotspot Links & Fallback Link: All links are independent.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hotspot Links

    Link

    https://www.mapp.com

    Fallback Link

    Link

    https://www.mapp.com

Compatibility:


As mentioned with the Video & Carousel blocks, there is limited support but applying a fallback asset for all devices that are incompatible will bridge the gap.


Interactive view:

Desktop

Mobile


Fallback view:

Desktop

Mobile


21 – Image Reveal


Description:

Interactive Image Reveal block. Images can be clicked to reveal up to five underlying images, tap each image to reveal the next, and so on. These could show offers, questions, and answers to a quiz, etc. The last layer can be an external link; however, a link can be applied to any layer, but subsequent layers are removed. All elements are editable and can be hidden or shown.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile

Formatting options:

  1. Padding refers to the space between the block's content and border. This can be edited per the requirements using the panel on the right side (Details tab).

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Heading Top Padding
    Description Top Padding
    Images Top Padding
    T&C's Top Padding

    Top

    30

    Subtext 1 Top Padding
    Subtext 2 Top Padding

    Top

    0

    Subtext 1 Bottom Padding
    Subtext 2 Bottom Padding

    Bottom

    0

    Heading Bottom Padding
    Description Bottom Padding
    Images Bottom Padding

    Bottom

    0

    T&C's Bottom Padding

    Bottom

    30

  2. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #e0dede


  3. Font Weight: Used to change the font sizes for each element.  

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Heading Font Size

    Values are in px; enter values

    34

    Description Font Size18
    Subtext Font Size18
    T&C's Font Size14



  4. Hide/Show: Use the toggles to hide or show all the different elements.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show


    Heading

    Show

    Description

    Show

    Subtext-1

    Show

    Subtext-2

    Show

    T&C's

    Show
  5. Image Selection: It allows you to change the number of images from 0 to 3.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Image Quantity?


    0 - Images3 - Images
    1 - Image
    2 - Images
    3 - Images


  6. Fallback Images: Upload the fallback images to the Content Store and add the image URLs to the relevant fields in the Details Tab.

    Only the fallback image will be visible in the Editing UI.



  7. Reveal Images: This refers to the options to add the reveal images. Upload the images to the content store first, then add the image URLs to the relevant fields in the Details Tab.

    You must do this for all the reveal images you want to use. If you only have two main images and wish to have three taps to reveal those, then you will need to upload six reveal images. 3 for position one and 3 for position 2.


  8. Image Links: This refers to the option to link the image between the 1 to 5 images.

    The setting is the same for each set of links. Adding a link to reveal two on position one means the tap/reveal will stop at reveal 2, and the 3rd will not render. Leaving all five off will render all five reveal images.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Interactive Image Toggle Links





    Link Image 1

    Off

    Link Image 2

    Off

    Link Image 3

    Off

    Link Image 4

    Off

    Link Image 5

    Off


  9. Fallback Image Links: It allows you to add the link to the fallback image.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Fallback Image Links



    Fallback Image 1 Link

    Blank

    Fallback Image 2 Link

    Blank

    Fallback Image 3 Link

    Blank


  10. T&C's Link: Add the terms and conditions should they be needed.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    T&C's Link

    Terms and Conditions Link

    Blank


Compatibility:

As with the Video, Carousel & Hotspot blocks, there can be limited support, but applying fallback assets for incompatible devices will still make for enjoyable viewing and interaction.

Interactive view:

DesktopMobile

Fallback view:

DesktopMobile

22 – Signature Block


Description:

A basic Signature block but one that gets asked for on occasion. All the elements are editable in terms of styling and alignment. And a branded logo or signature image applied.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile



Formatting options:

  1. Signature Alignment: Used to align content left, center, or right.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Alignment



    Center

    Left



    Left

    Right




  2. Stack Contents: It allows us to switch the order of the content side by side with an image or in such a way that the content appears below the image.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Toggle

    Stack Contents

    Off

  3. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  4. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all text, please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height

    Text

    18

  5. Signature Text Padding Top refers to the space between the text and the block. This can be edited as per the requirements using the panel on the right side (Details tab).

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding

    Top

    0

Compatibility:
There are no known render issues with this block.

23 – Social Icon Block


Description:

This is a stand-alone Social Icon block where there is the option for up to six social media images and their respective text and links. There is no stacking option in the block, therefore there are limitations on text space. This would need to be conveyed to the client and used wisely. However, there is an option to hide or show the text too. Equally this block could have other uses, such as for service or guarantee, or award icons too.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile

Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited as per the requirements using the panel on the right side (Details tab).

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    20

    Right

    10

    Bottom

    20

    Left

    10




  2. Social Icons: Up to 6 icons can be selected from the drop-down menu.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Social Icon Selection






    1-Icon

    6-Icons






    2-Icons

    3-Icons

    4-Icons

    5-Icons

    6-Icons


  3. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all text, please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height

    Text

    18

  4. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  5. Social Icon Links: It allows you to add the link to the image.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links






    Icon 1 Link

    Blank






    Icon 2 Link

    Icon 3 Link

    Icon 4 Link

    Icon 5 Link

    Icon 6 Link

Compatibility:
There are no known render issues with this block.

24 – Footer Block


Description:

All social media, legal, unsubscribe link, and company information is held here. This block also contains a social icon section which can be hidden or shown, or 1 to 5 icons selected.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile


Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    25

    Right

    20

    Bottom

    25

    Left

    20




  2. Hide/Show Social Icons: Use the toggle to hide or show the social media icons.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Hide/Show

    Social Icons

    Show


  3. Number of Footer Icons: Used the drop-down menu to select how many social media icons are required.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Number of Footer Icons





    1

    5





    2

    3

    4

    5


  4. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff


  5. Brand and Registered Info: This is where the Brand name, Registered office, and Company Registration Number can be edited.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Brand Name

    Brand Name

    XXXXXX

    Registered Office

    Registered Office

    XXXXXX

    Registration Number

    Company Registration Number

    XXXXXX


  6. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all text, please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height

    Text

    16

  7. Links: Where to apply all the legal links.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Footer Links




    Unsubscribe

    Blank

    Preference

    Blank

    Privacy Policy

    Blank

    Term and Conditions

    Blank


  8. Social Links: Where to apply all the social media links.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Social Links





    Social Link 1

    https://www.facebook.com/

    Social Link 2

    https://www.youtube.com/

    Social Link 3

    https://www.twitter.com/

    Social Link 4

    https://www.instagram.com/

    Social Link 5

    https://www.pinterest.com/


Compatibility:
There are no known render issues with this block.

25 – Countdown


Description:

A countdown timer block with lots of editable features. An extremely useful tool in terms of call-to-action. This is now compatible across all known email clients with a slight exception for some desktop Outlook versions. It renders the countdown, but the timer movement is static and will not be seen to physically count down as in all other email clients. The time will change on each open instead.

The countdown End Time needs to use the UTC timezone.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile


Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited as per the requirements using the panel on the right side (Details tab)

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding

    Top and bottom

    0

  2. Countdown Layout: Here, all the countdown layout settings can be set.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Image

    Background Image URL

    https://amundsen.shortest-route.com/cts-demo/imgproxy/img/2040384506/600x400.png

    Layout

    Captions Stacked

    Captions Stacked

    Countdown width

    Countdown width

    400

    Countdown Height

    Countdown Height

    120

  3. Countdown Settings: Here all the settings for the countdown can be set.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    End Date

    Add date

    2023-06-23

    End Time

    Captions Stacked

    22:00

    Date captions

    Date captions (separated by comma)

    Days, Hours, Min, Sec

    Message when time is up

    Countdown Height

    The time is up!

  4. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  5. Count-Down Link: It allows us to add the link to the Count-Down timer.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Countdown Link

    Countdown Link

    https://mapp.com


  6. Countdown Design: Here you can add all the design elements.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Countdown Options




    Font name

    OpenSans

    Font Size

    30

    Tile text Color (Do Not Add #)

    000000

    Tile background Color (Do Not Add #)

    ffffff


Compatibility:
For a few versions of desktop Outlook the timer movement is static and will not be seen to physically count down as it does in all other email clients, including mobile. The time will change on each open instead.

26 – Ordered or Unordered list


Description:

This block can be used to create up to 4 rows of an ordered or unordered list with a variety of different style choices. Select numbers, and characters, or load a custom image to use as the marker points. There are alignment and font styling options.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile

Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    20

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    20

  2. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff


  3. Content Position: Used to align the content Left or Center. There is no right option in this instance.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Content Position


    Left

    Left


    Center


  4. Number of Rows: Use the drop-down menu to select up to 4 rows.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Number of Rows




    1

    4




    2

    3

    4


  5. Type of List: Use the drop-down menu to select up to four different styled markers.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Type of List




    Circle

    Number/Characters




    Image

    Number/Characters

    Square


  6. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    , please be sure the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height

    Text

    18


  7. List Marker Image: Apply a unique image marker. Upload the new image to the Content Store and paste the URL into the List Marker Image field.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    List

    List Maker image

    https://amundsen.shortest-route.com/cts-demo/imgproxy/img/2040365779/tict_img.png


  8. List Marker Image Width: The width of the Marker can also be set.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    List

    Marker image Width

    20

  9. List Marker Color: This option will change the color of the list marker when Numbers/Characters, circles, or squares are selected.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    List

    Maker Color

    #363636

  10. List Marker Size: The Numbers/Characters, Circle, or Square size can be set here.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    List

    Maker Size

    14


Compatibility:
There are no known render issues with this block.

27 – Tabbed Effect


Description:

An interactive block where the recipient is able to click tabs within the email, displaying selected text relevant to each tab. Up to 4 tabs can be selected. Each body of text and styling is independent of one another.


Default block view:

Desktop

Mobile



Formatting options:

  1. Padding: This refers to the space between the content of the block and its border. This can be edited in the Details Tab.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Padding




    Top

    10

    Right

    10

    Bottom

    10

    Left

    10


  2. Tab Selection: Select the number of tabs required from the drop-down menu.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Number Of Tab Selection



    2-Tabs

    3-Tabs

    3-Tabs


    4-Tabs


  3. Block Background Color: Used to change the block background color. Only use HEX color values. HTML email only recognizes 6-digit long-hand versions and has patchy support for shorthand versions.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Background Color

    Block Background Color

    #ffffff

  4. Tap Tab Background Color: Each tab can be Colored individually.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Tap Tab Background Color




    Left Tap Tab Background Color

    #C75787

    Middle Tap Tab Background Color

    #01797A

    Extra Tap Tab Background Color

    #F9413A

    Right Tap Tab Background Color

    #014A97


  5. Font Weight: Edit the font weight in the tab's section.

    Option

    Details

    Dropdown

    Default

    Font Weight


    Tap Tab Main Title Font Weight

    Bold/Normal


    Bold

    Tab Title Font Weight

    Bold


  6. Line Height: Used to change the text line height.

    As with all text, the minimum line height value is not less than 4px higher than the font size. For example, if the font size is 18px, the line height should not exceed 22px.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Line Height




    Tap Tab Main Title Line Height

    26

    Tap Tab Sub Title Line Height

    14

    Tab Title Line Height

    18

    Tab Text Line Height

    18


  7. Tab Title and Text Alignment: Change the position of the Tab title text using the drop-down. The title text also moves accordingly.

    Option

    Dropdown

    Default

    Title and Text Alignment



    Center

    Left



    Left

    Right


  8. CTA: All CTA's have multiple styling options. As with all colors please use HEX values.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    CTA











    Left Tab CTA Background Color

    #C75787

    Middle Tab CTA Background Color

    #01797A

    Extra Tab CTA Background Color

    #F9413A

    Right Tab CTA Background Color

    #014A97

    CTA Alignment

    Center

    Text Color

    #ffffff

    Font weight

    Bold

    Border radius

    25

    Border width

    1

    Border Color

    #e71825

    Height

    52

  9. Links: Add all the relevant Tab CTA's.

    Option

    Details

    Default

    Links




    Left Tab CTA Link

    https://www.example.com

    Middle Tab CTA Link

    https://www.example.com

    Extra Tab CTA Link

    https://www.example.com

    Right Tab CTA Link

    https://www.example.com


Compatibility:
As mentioned with all interactive blocks. There can be limited support, but applying fallback assets for incompatible devices will still make for enjoyable viewing. In this instance, the fallback is always the first Tab contents.

Interactive view:

Desktop

Mobile


Fallback view:

Desktop

Mobile