{"id":4551,"date":"2016-08-09T10:22:59","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T09:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4551"},"modified":"2017-08-17T15:21:31","modified_gmt":"2017-08-17T14:21:31","slug":"create-impressive-html-emails-with-driveworks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/08\/create-impressive-html-emails-with-driveworks\/","title":{"rendered":"Create Impressive HTML Emails with DriveWorks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a good first impression is important, and that\u2019s why your product configurators need to be easy to use and professional. With DriveWorks you can have a powerful CPQ solution\u00a0that is all of this and more. Impressing your customers doesn\u2019t stop there, with the new functionality to send HTML emails.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>HTML Emails That Wow Customers and Lead to More Sales.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>In DriveWorks 14, the new HTML email functionality was added. This allows DriveWorks administrators to set up\u00a0richer, more engaging experiences for their customers, sales teams and distributors.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than receiving a plain text email, your customers can now receive a HTML email that contains images and text formatting that adds continuity between the configuration and delivery of results. Customers can see, in their email inbox, the product they have configured, an impressive quote and how professional your company is. This attention to detail really wows customers and by having such an impressive Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) system, you can win more sales.<\/p>\n<p>For you to be able to see this in action, we\u2019ve updated the DriveWorks Live projects with this new HTML email functionality. Head to <a href=\"http:\/\/driveworkslive.com\/Apps\/Landing%20Page\/\" target=\"_blank\">DriveWorksLive.com<\/a> and select one of the following projects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trailer<\/li>\n<li>Cupboard<\/li>\n<li>Oil &amp; Gas<\/li>\n<li>Emergency Shower<\/li>\n<li>Electrical Enclosure<\/li>\n<li>ASM20 (Assemble to Order)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Simply fill in the form, configure a product and make sure you enter your email address. \u00a0You\u2019ll automatically be sent an impressive new HTML email,\u00a0so be sure to look out for it in\u00a0your mailbox.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re sending out emails from DriveWorks, have a think about how HTML emails could enrich your customers\u2019 digital experiences when\u00a0configuring your products.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never had a go with HTML and CSS, now\u2019s the time to get started! There are loads of great resources on the internet, just google HTML Email Design and find lessons, guidelines and templates to get you started, it\u2019s easier than you might think.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019ve got a basic understanding of HTML and CSS, the guidelines will help you to make sure you get the most out of your HTML Emails.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve also got a handy <a href=\"http:\/\/docs.driveworkspro.com\/Topic\/EmailDocumentTemplate\" target=\"_blank\">Help File article that explains how to set up a HTML email document inside DriveWorks<\/a>. Plus on September 1st, Rob from the DriveWorks team will be hosting a technical webinar on Setting Up HTML Emails with DriveWorks. Find out more and sign up <a href=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/training\/setting-html-emails-driveworks\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve created your own HTML emails, send them to us, we\u2019d love to see how you\u2019re using the HTML Email functionality!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong><a class=\"ctabutton\" href=\"http:\/\/web1.driveworkslive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"Try DriveWorks Solo\">Try It Out<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BigTruckHTMLEmails.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" alt=\"BigTruckHTMLEmails\" width=\"884\" height=\"2063\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/RinseHTMLEmails-1.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/RinseHTMLEmails-1.png 1022w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/RinseHTMLEmails-1-112x200.png 112w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/RinseHTMLEmails-1-768x1375.png 768w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/RinseHTMLEmails-1-45x80.png 45w\" alt=\"RinseHTMLEmails\" width=\"1022\" height=\"1830\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a good first impression is important, and that\u2019s why your product configurators need to be easy to use and professional. 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