FAQs – Getting Started with cmercury
1. How do I sign up for cmercury?
To sign up for cmercury:
- Visit cmercury.com and click Sign Up.
- Enter your corporate email address (Gmail is not allowed) and create a secure password.
- Verify your email via the confirmation link sent to your inbox.
- Complete your account setup by providing your account name, full name, and time zone.
- Log in to access your cmercury dashboard.
2. Why can’t I use a Gmail address for sign-up?
cmercury only supports corporate email addresses to ensure authenticity and security.
3. How do I set up my sending domain?
Before sending emails, you must configure your domain:
- Go to Account Settings > Domains.
- Click Add Domain and follow the instructions to update your DNS settings.
- The system will verify your records every 2 minutes. If verification is paused after 50 attempts, you can restart it manually.
- Once verified, cmercury will monitor your domain daily and notify you if any records are missing.
4. How can I import subscribers?
You can import subscribers via:
- CSV Upload: Go to Subscribers > Create a List > Import Subscribers and upload your file.
- Manual Entry: Add individual subscribers directly within cmercury.
- API Integration: Use the API to automate subscriber imports.
5. Can I segment my subscribers?
Yes! After importing subscribers, you can create segments based on demographics, engagement, and behaviour to personalize campaigns.
6. How do I create an email campaign?
- Go to Campaigns and click Create New Campaign.
- Choose your subscriber area and enter campaign details (name, subject line, preheader, sender details).
- Design your email using:
- HTML Editor (Customize within cmercury)
- Upload HTML (Use a pre-designed template)
- Text Editor (Plain-text email)
- Send the campaign immediately or schedule it for later.
7. Can I track my campaign performance?
Yes! In the Analytics section, you can track:
- Open Rates – Who opened your emails
- Click Rates – Link engagement
- Bounce Reports – Undelivered emails
Subscriber Engagement – Interaction levels