The first step is choosing an email marketing service provider.
The right provider will supply the tools you need to legally collect email addresses and send mass emails to your subscribers. You cannot (and should not) try to send a newsletter using your regular Gmail or business email account.
There are many newsletter tools out there. I’ve tried most of them, including Constant Contact, HubSpot, Brevo (formerly Sendinblue), Omnisend, AWeber, Drip, ConvertKit, and Mailchimp.
After testing almost every popular email marketing service, I can confidently recommend Constant Contact. They’re one of the best email newsletter services for beginners, and their support team is fantastic at helping people who are just starting out.
Constant Contact features a simple drag-and-drop editor so you can create a professional-looking email very quickly. Beyond that, it also provides powerful tools for growing your list, marketing automation, and viewing detailed reports to track your success.
To get started, just visit the Constant Contact website and click on the ‘Sign up’ button. They also offer a 14-day free trial (no credit card required) so you can try before you buy.