Creating July Newsletters with Word: Linda Shares Her Tips

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers around creating July newsletters using Microsoft Word, with participants sharing tips and techniques. Linda emphasizes using a large table format to organize content, including images and text, while others discuss the use of Tasty Tidbits for newsletter design. Several users mention saving their newsletters as web pages or PDFs to ensure proper formatting when sent via email. The conversation highlights the importance of creativity and collaboration among users to enhance their newsletter content.

PREREQUISITES
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word for newsletter creation
  • Understanding of email formatting and attachments
  • Familiarity with Tasty Tidbits for newsletter design
  • Basic knowledge of web page saving and PDF conversion
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore advanced features in Microsoft Word for better newsletter layouts
  • Research Tasty Tidbits and its pricing structure for newsletter design
  • Learn about effective email marketing strategies for newsletter distribution
  • Investigate best practices for saving documents as web pages and PDFs
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for small business owners, marketers, and anyone involved in creating and distributing newsletters, particularly those using Microsoft Word and seeking to enhance their email communication strategies.

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I know it is early but do any of you have a July newsletter ready?????

Linda - I would love to know how you do your newsletters in Word! I am so not that creative!
 
Me either! But I would love to get my hands on one as well! I am struggling with July! I am in wave 3 and have ZERO shows before I leave and two when I get back... I'd love to have something to catch some interest!
 
momoftwins said:
I know it is early but do any of you have a July newsletter ready?????

Linda - I would love to know how you do your newsletters in Word! I am so not that creative!
I haven't even started!

I just do it in one big table and fit the pics & text in the cells then erase the grid lines. Some cells I do a background color, other I put a border around, that's all. I try to remember interesting tidbits (I really should take notes throughout the month!). And still other things I get from my wonderful Cheffer-mates! It's time consuming I know, but I'm just anal enough to do it. I'm getting busier these days so I'm wondering if I have started someting that I won't be able to keep-up with as my business & team grows.

I'm getting ready to start on the July news so if you have something interesting to contribute.....send it on!
 
Do you attach a newsletter in an e-mail or do you put it right on the e-mail page? I was trying to transfer pictures to an e-mail, but I was getting frustrated. I didn't realize how much I don't know about computers until I started trying to do PC flyers myself.
 
by request I think posted a "sample" newsletter for July if you want any ideas anyone!
 
I include my newsletter in the body of the email. I use Tasty Tidbits and it copies just fine--pics and all.
 
I couldn't get my picture to transfer to my e-mail for some reason. So frustrating.
 
jae
i send mine as an attachment b/c of that :(
would like to figure out how to fix it so it doesnt go all wonky
 
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Anne - how much is tasty tidbits???? I think I saw a sample of their newsletter one time.
 
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Anne - how much is tasty tidbits???? I think I saw a sample of their newsletter one time.

It is $15 for the 1st 6 months then $10 for every 6 months after that. When you refer people you get a month free (i think). I think it's worth it... in fact I am signing up as we speak! :)
 
I'm sending a brief email to my list at the beginning of July - telling everyone to look for exciting announcements on July 12th!!!:D :D :D
 
When I am done writing my newsletter I save it as a word document and then as a web page and I am able to send the web page as the body of my emails. I have not had any problems doing this and getting the pictures to show up.Tracy
 
Here is my July NewsletterI thought that I would post my newsletter for those of you that are looking for one. I try to keep mine short and sweet and add a little humor. Does it look okay?
 

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looks great Val! Post in word if poss then we can all steal your wonderful creation ;)
 
I Love it!
 
word versionThank you. I usually save it to PDF because for some reason when I send it out in Word it shows all the text box overlaps. (I send it to myself and it comes out fine but others it does this) I hope this isn't an issue for y'all. :D
 

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I love your newsletter. Short and sweet that is my kind of reading material. Thanks for sharing.
 
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That looks great Val! Thanks so much for sharing. I opened the Word doc one and the text boxes were overlapping. Hmm......
 
VAL your newsletter is super! I think the reason for the overlaps is because when you email the page all the pics including word art have to be "in Line with text" formatting so that it appears as planned on the receipients screen. That is at least what works for me.
Marisol

Wish i had this last night when I was up till 3 making my newsletter to send out today.
 
Does anyone know the tasty tidbit's web site...I tried tastytidbits.com...this does not show a newsletter site...:confused:
 
I just finished my newsletter last night if anyone would like to use it. It originally was some elses design so I can't take full credit.
 

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Fabulous Newsletter Tammy!
 
I just sent mine out a few days ago (and already got a booking from it! woo hoo!) - feel free to take a peak. :) This is my 2nd month doing it, so it's still a work in progress. lol The only thing I don't like is that it ends up being so long! I guess I will work on that next month...maybe adjust the font sizes or something.
 

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Great newsletter Tammy! Love your recipes!!!!

Ashlee - that is a great newsletter. Can you convert it to Word???
 
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Great newsletter Tammy! Love your recipes!!!!

Ashlee - that is a great newsletter. Can you convert it to Word???
Sure Sharisse, thanks! I have a copy of the word format on my computer, but I'm using DH's laptop right now - I will convert it and post it later today.
 
Thought I'd shareHere is my July Newsletter. I have enjoyed the salad that the other ladies had on here and used it too. I also used some tips from my upline. I hope you like it :)

Sorry ladies but I had revised my newsletter because I forgot the August Specials and now that I want to place the updated version it won't let me. Sorry.:(


Rebecca
 
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Nice Rebecca and thanks everyone for sharing! I have to start working on mine but may wait to send until after confrence!??
 
heat123 said:
Nice Rebecca and thanks everyone for sharing! I have to start working on mine but may wait to send until after confrence!??

Heather,

IMHO, DON'T WAIT! If you can help it. What you might want to do is a mid-month newsletter after conference to announce anything that is new with PC. I do 2-3 newsletters a month to keep up with all the changing promotions going on. I place a new recipe each time with different limited time specials if needed. I even get newsletters from here, change the info to mine then send it off. That saves me a lot of time. I started doing this because each time my favorite store sends me an email (which is at least once a week) I want to buy :) It has made a difference. Even if you send it out now at least you are catching everyone before the 4th.
 

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