design for a newsletter

[ebonybailey]

Does anyone know how I can get hold of a good design template for an email newsletter, the wording is fine but i'd like it to look nicer and segmented properly.

Looking for something free, not looking for a designer, the newsletter goes out via Outlook if thats important

Michael

[MarkPearson]

Hi Michael,

If you don't mind me jumping onto your post here.

I also am looking for something similar as a newsletter/offers template

[ebonybailey]

Mark

Go ahead.

My issue is I do not have a design bone in my body I just want to be able to write it and send it thats it!!!

Mike

[Rob Holmes]

Do you want to trade for some free telemarketing and some free roses ?

We may be interested!

Rob

[ebonybailey]

depends how much does something like that cost. Like to see what the equivalent is.

And telemarketing for what?

Mike

[Rob Holmes]

I'd say an hour or so for a decent template if we can use existing graphics.

Rob

[Rob Holmes]

depends how much does something like that cost. Like to see what the equivalent is.

I guess it's 1 hour of your time for 1 hour of mine :)

Rob

[Coding Monkey]

Coding Monkeys E-mail Design (http://space-solutions.co.uk/newsletter/)

£50

[clairemackaness]

I use frontpage to design it and then copy it into an e-mail using outlook. I'd be happy to give it a go for you both if you want.

[ebonybailey]

any news on that copy claire?

[jen]

Hi Michael,

Take a look at www.constantcontact.com. They give you a number of pre-designed newsletter or you could make your own via their site upload your images, text, choose your text etc..

Regards

Jen

[jen]

I don't understand that seem to be going to another site try this link. http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp

[clairemackaness]

Sorry Ebony, I cant find the one I sent out before, but I have sent over a news flash for you on e-mail

[easyasit]

for the easy as it magazine i used publisher 2003?

Al

[ebonybailey]

Not being funny, but some of the readers of the newsletters are high level decision makers within Multi Million pound corps, I need something that looks good and not put together by a microsoft programme. No offence easyasit Im sure there good but i need something better than that. But thanks again.

Michael

[Pebble Communications]

If you want a good design then you will have to pay for a designer, not try to DIY it.

It's not just a matter of having software and knowing how to use it. You do actually have to understand the principles of design, have a creative streak, have the experience to know what works and what doesn't work, how to incorporate graphics in a way that enhances the design, use of white space, the effect different fonts have, etc etc.

I've been involved in design-related issues for over 15 years but I'm not a graphic designer. I'm happy to work on small less complex projects myself and think I do a good job. However, I still use a pro graphic designer for anything important.