Mail merge through gmail

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While Gmail doesn't have a built-in mail merge feature, you can still use it to send personalized emails using a workaround. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Method 1: Using Gmail's Canned Responses (Templates)

1. Create a template in Gmail by going to Settings > Advanced > Canned responses (Templates).
2. Write your email template with placeholders for the recipient's name, email, and any other dynamic information you want to include.
3. Use the {{ }} syntax to define placeholders, for example: Dear {{ name }},
4. Save the template.
5. When you want to send a personalized email, go to the Compose window and select the template from the dropdown menu.
6. Fill in the placeholders with the recipient's information using the "Insert template" button.
7. Send the email.

Method 2: Using Google Sheets and Gmail's API

1. Create a Google Sheet with the recipient information, including columns for name, email, and any other dynamic information you want to include.
2. Install the Gmail API add-on in your Google Sheet.
3. Use the =IMPORTHTML function to import the recipient information into your email template.
4. Write your email template using the =TEXT function to insert the recipient information, for example: Dear&=IMPORTHTML(A1,"table",1,2)&,`
5. Use the =EMAIL function to send the email.
6. Set up a script to automate the process by running the script for each recipient.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party Add-on

There are several third-party add-ons available that can help you send personalized emails using Gmail, such as:

• Mail Merge for Gmail: This add-on allows you to create a mail merge template and send personalized emails to multiple recipients.
• Email Merge: This add-on provides a simple way to merge data from a Google Sheet into an email template.
• AutoEmailer: This add-on allows you to create a mail merge template and send automated emails to multiple recipients.

Please note that these add-ons may have limitations and requirements, such as a paid subscription or a specific setup process.

While these methods can help you send personalized emails using Gmail, they may not be as seamless as using a dedicated mail merge software. However, they can still help you achieve your goal with some creativity and setup.