Serious Email
Email production checklist
Use this checklist to keep campaign production consistent from brief to export.
1. Campaign intent
- Define the audience.
- Define the action.
- Confirm the offer or message.
- Confirm the send date.
2. Template choice
- Start from an approved template.
- Use reusable blocks where possible.
- Avoid copying old campaigns unless the source is verified.
3. Content and design
- Confirm headline and body copy.
- Check image dimensions and alt text.
- Check buttons and link labels.
- Confirm footer and legal copy.
4. Production QA
- Preview the email.
- Send a test.
- Check mobile and desktop widths.
- Validate links and merge tags.
5. Export and handoff
- Export the final HTML.
- Store the final source.
- Record any new reusable sections.
- Note issues that should become builder improvements.