How to prepare a mailing list in gmail

Preparing a mailing list in Gmail can be a bit tedious, but it's a great way to keep track of your contacts and send targeted emails. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to prepare a mailing list in Gmail:

Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in feature

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the "Contacts" tab in the left-hand menu.
3. Click on the "Create label" button.
4. Enter a name for your mailing list (e.g., "Marketing List" or "Newsletter Subscribers").
5. Click on the "Create" button.
6. Start adding contacts to your mailing list by searching for them in the search bar and clicking on the "Add to label" button.
7. You can also add multiple contacts at once by selecting them and clicking on the "Add to label" button.

Method 2: Using Gmail's CSV import feature

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the "Contacts" tab in the left-hand menu.
3. Click on the "More" menu and select "Export".
4. Choose the "Contacts" option and select "CSV (Comma Separated Values)" as the file format.
5. Download the CSV file to your computer.
6. Open the CSV file in a spreadsheet program like Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.
7. Add a new column with the label name you created in Method 1.
8. Enter the label name in each row for the contacts you want to add to the mailing list.
9. Save the changes to the CSV file.
10. Go back to Gmail and click on the "Contacts" tab.
11. Click on the "Import" button and select the CSV file you just edited.
12. Gmail will import the contacts and add them to the mailing list label.

Tips and Variations

• You can also use third-party plugins like Boomerang or Sanebox to manage your mailing list in Gmail.
• If you have a large number of contacts, you may want to consider using a dedicated email marketing tool like Mailchimp or Constant Contact.
• You can also use Gmail's "Groups" feature to create a mailing list. To do this, go to the "Contacts" tab, click on the "More" menu, and select "New group". Then, add contacts to the group and use the group's email address to send emails to the mailing list.
• Make sure to keep your mailing list up to date by regularly cleaning out inactive or unsubscribed contacts.

By following these steps, you can create a mailing list in Gmail and start sending targeted emails to your contacts.