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  1. Understanding Metrics

    The most common type of chart you will see when viewing a Metrics Report in version 5 is the pie chart. Each of these shows various metrics, defined in the glossary below. If you sent the message using Individual Measurement, you can click o...
  2.  Using PreFlight Test Send

    Your browser does not support HTML5 video. PoliteMail recommends sending a test message to yourself and a colleague before pushing out a large message or campaign. The Preflight Test Send feature allows users to test a completed message prio...
  3. How to Use Direct Replies To

    A user can specify a different inbox for bounces to be returned to. Using this method, you can keep one sending account free from any undeliverables, and use a separate sending account to monitor bounces. Open a New Message in PoliteMail. Unde...
  4. Using the Open Visibility Feature

    What is Open Visibility? Open Visibility is another feature added to PoliteMail’s suite of Feedback options. Open Visibility allows your recipients to see interaction data in near real-time, including page views, read time, mobile opens and cli...
  5. How to Edit the Preheader Text in an Email Preview

    The information below applies to PoliteMail version 4.50 or earlier.  Click here for how to edit the preheader text in newer versions of PoliteMail. The preheader text is the text that is displayed under the subject line in an email preview,...
  6. Where can I find the latest release notes for PoliteMail?

    Release Notes Release: 5.20.5016.6222    Fixes and improvements prior to this build are listed at towards bottom of this article. Updates With This Release New Features No new features with this version. General Fixes No general fixes with t...
  7.  How To Repair Your Outlook Data File To Resolve Recurring Outlook Crashing, Hanging Or Stuck In Outbox Issues

    If you are having recurring issues with Outlook crashing, hanging or messages not sending from the Outbox when using PoliteMail, then your Outlook data file needs to be repaired. Because Outlook data files can become damaged...
  8. How do I send an email from a different or shared email address?

    You may want users to send certain communication from a shared email address, such as hr@company.com.  Shared mailboxes are a feature in Outlook, but PoliteMail allows you to define who is allowed to use specific mailboxes for measured messa...
  9.  How do I change, edit, disable, or delete a scheduled message?

    Accessing and Editing a Scheduled Message Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Select  the PoliteMail tab within your Outlook window. Select  Campaigns > Scheduled Sends.  Click the desired Scheduled Message.  Version 5.0:    C...
  10. What's changed in the new PoliteMail Builder?

    The PoliteMail Builder, available in version 5.10 and later, has been redesigned from the ground up to be more intuitive, convenient, and powerful than ever.  Refer to this article for more details! More visual, organized user interface! Orga...