Can you do a mail merge from gmail

The classic question!

Unfortunately, Gmail does not have a built-in mail merge feature. However, there are a few workarounds you can use to achieve similar results:

  1. Google Sheets + Gmail: You can use Google Sheets to create a template with placeholders for the merge fields, and then use the Gmail add-on "AutoCrat" to automate the sending of emails. Here's a step-by-step guide:
    • Create a Google Sheet with the data you want to merge.
    • Create a Gmail template with placeholders for the merge fields (e.g. {{Name}}, {{Email}}, etc.).
    • Install the AutoCrat add-on in your Gmail account.
    • Use AutoCrat to connect your Google Sheet to your Gmail account.
    • Configure AutoCrat to send the emails using the template and data from your Google Sheet.
  2. Microsoft Excel + Gmail: You can use Microsoft Excel to create a template with placeholders for the merge fields, and then use the Gmail add-on "Gmass" to automate the sending of emails. Here's a step-by-step guide:
    • Create an Excel spreadsheet with the data you want to merge.
    • Create a Gmail template with placeholders for the merge fields (e.g. {{Name}}, {{Email}}, etc.).
    • Install the Gmass add-on in your Gmail account.
    • Use Gmass to connect your Excel spreadsheet to your Gmail account.
    • Configure Gmass to send the emails using the template and data from your Excel spreadsheet.
  3. Third-party services: There are several third-party services that offer mail merge capabilities, such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or Campaign Monitor. These services often have integrations with Gmail and can help you create and send personalized emails using your Gmail account.

Keep in mind that these workarounds may require some technical setup and configuration, but they can help you achieve the desired result of sending personalized emails using your Gmail account.