Creating mailing groups in gmail
Creating mailing groups in Gmail allows you to send emails to multiple recipients with a single email address. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a mailing group in Gmail:
Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in feature
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "General" tab.
- Scroll down to the "Create a new label" section.
- Enter a name for your mailing group in the "Label name" field.
- Click on the "Create" button.
- In the "Add to" field, select "Create a new label" and enter the email addresses of the recipients you want to add to the group.
- Click on the "Add" button.
- Repeat step 7 and 8 for each recipient you want to add to the group.
- Click on the "Save Changes" button.
Method 2: Using Gmail's "Canned Responses" feature
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "General" tab.
- Scroll down to the "Canned responses" section.
- Click on the "New canned response" button.
- Enter a name for your mailing group in the "Name" field.
- In the "Response" field, enter the email addresses of the recipients you want to add to the group, separated by commas.
- Click on the "Save" button.
- To send an email to the mailing group, go to the "Compose" window, select the mailing group from the "Canned responses" dropdown menu, and enter your message.
Method 3: Using a third-party add-on
There are several third-party add-ons available that allow you to create mailing groups in Gmail. Some popular options include:
- Boomerang: A popular add-on that allows you to create mailing groups and schedule emails.
- Sanebox: An add-on that allows you to create mailing groups and automate email tasks.
- Mail Merge: An add-on that allows you to create mailing groups and send personalized emails.
To use a third-party add-on, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "Get add-ons."
- Search for the add-on you want to use and click on the "Install" button.
- Follow the add-on's instructions to create a mailing group.
Note: Before using a third-party add-on, make sure to read the terms of service and understand how the add-on will use your data.