Yes! Direct Mail 5 is almost here! We cannot wait to share with you all of the new and improved features that are coming in this release—it’s gonna be big. Of course, we want to make sure that the update is a smooth experience for all of our users. To that end, we are currently accepting sign-ups for anyone that would like to help us beta test Direct Mail 5.0 before we release it to the public. If you are interested in helping us test (and like to live life on the edge), please sign up here.
Just a few moments ago we pushed the big, red LAUNCH button and released the latest version of Direct Mail to all of our customers worldwide. The primary purpose of this version (4.3.7) is to ensure compatibility with Apple’s latest and greatest operating system, macOS 10.12 Sierra. If you are planning on upgrading to Sierra (and we hope you are!), then you’ll want to make sure and update your copy of Direct Mail right away. Here’s how:
That’s it!
Other notable improvements in this release include up to faster cloud syncing, a more responsive user interface, and some critical bug fixes. For more details, please take a look at the release notes.
Note: If you downloaded Direct Mail from the Mac App Store, you should get the update in a few days, pending Apple’s approval. Thanks for your patience! The update is now available for Mac App Store customers, as well!
Want a super easy way to compare the results of a recent email campaign to campaigns that you sent in the past? In Direct Mail’s “Reports” tab, simply select two or more campaign reports from the list at the top of the window. As you do so, Direct Mail will reveal a table that shows how the selected campaigns compare to each other across a variety of metrics. You can also click on the “Charts” section for a visual comparison of open and click performance across your campaigns.
To select multiple reports, just hold down the command key on your keyboard while you click.
Whether you’re new to Direct Mail or a seasoned professional, you’re bound to learn something new from our @directmailmac Twitter feed. We’ve started posting daily tips on how to get the most out of all the features packed into Direct Mail. Every week or so, we’ll roll up the recent tips and post them here to our blog, too.
Many of our customers have discovered new features they didn’t know about, while others have learned great time-saving tricks. Take a look and let us know what you think!
Need to schedule a mailing to send at a later date/time? Easy!
Find out how: https://t.co/KoIc3bmVkL#DMTips pic.twitter.com/4A3nIj8SHr
— Direct Mail for Mac (@directmailmac) May 18, 2016
You can view email campaign reports from your iPhone or iPad!
Find out how: https://t.co/vaWKa0GREV#DMTips pic.twitter.com/k93BC7ak6K
— Direct Mail for Mac (@directmailmac) June 1, 2016
Have a Mac with multi-touch? Direct Mail has handy gestures!
Find out more: https://t.co/L70vemB9Jz
#DMTips pic.twitter.com/3pyDSXsUsE— Direct Mail for Mac (@directmailmac) May 31, 2016
Organize & archive your messages with easy-to-use folders.
Find out how: https://t.co/zIfQBG11Ff#DMTips pic.twitter.com/ru587RiCos
— Direct Mail for Mac (@directmailmac) May 26, 2016
Add a signup to your Facebook page to turn fans into subscribers!
Find out how: https://t.co/ESyC5xbNOr#DMTips pic.twitter.com/UzrQkE8c7q
— Direct Mail for Mac (@directmailmac) May 25, 2016
No one likes sending out an email campaign only to discover that the message contained a broken or incorrect link. Wouldn’t it be great if Direct Mail could alert you to these kinds of problems before you send? Luckily, Direct Mail includes just such a feature! Check out the “New Spam Test” option in the menu bar (or click the Spam Test icon in the toolbar). As part of the test, Direct Mail will take a look at each link in your message and let you know if there is a problem.
