Name

This is the name of the template as it will appear in YAPI, on the Email Template tab of the Documents and Templates Manager. This name should be distinct, as it will be how you recognize the template when you select when you're ready to use to for email appointment reminder, recall, etc. 

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Subject

This is the default subject for the email. Enter what you would like to appear in the subject line of each email. Do not use a merge tag in the subject field, the system doesn't recognize them in this field. If you use a merge tag in this field, your patient will see the actual merge tag text in the subject line. ("Hello from [PRACTICE]]!" not "Hello from Happy Dental!")

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Type

This field is used to group and organize your email templates into the following categories:

• Generic
• Appointment Reminder
• Save the Date
• Recall
• Birthday Card

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Theme

YAPI has built-in, pre-defined email template themes that are visually pleasing so you don't have to worry about color combos and layouts. Themes only impact the visual appearance of an email, it won't change the message that's defined in the rest of the template fields. 

The YM_T2 & YM_T_LILAC templates have a purple background. The rest of the templates have a white background. Each template offers slightly different margin sizes for the body of your email so we suggest playing around with each or use the Show button to determine which you prefer.

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Body Text & Body Text 2

This is where you'll set what you want the body of the email to say. If you want to break up the information so it's easier to read, use both fields (Body Text & Body Text 2). Use merge tags to make the email feel personalized to the patient. Action buttons (if used) display between Body Text & Body Text 2.  

The Wrap each paragraph using HTML <p></p> checkbox to add paragraph breaks in the text. Without this selected, all the text entered will be treated as one long paragraph. 

NOTE: If you know HTML, the template's Body Text fields will accept any valid HTML tags. Special characters not available on your keyboard can be included with HTML encoding (i.e., you can include a copyright symbol - © - by placing the HTML entity code - &copy; - in the body text field). If you're not familiar with HTML, YAPI provides a built-in WYSIWYG HTML editor that displays the text in a form closely resembling how it will appear in email.

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HTML Editor

The built in HTML editor to helps create the perfectly formatted email every time, no matter what device the patient is using. You basically use the editor to create the body text and/or body text 2 fields and select your formatting in the same way you would using a word processing document (like Word). Refer to Creating an Email Template to learn how to use the HTML editor.

Unsubscribe Link

By law, every automated email must provide an opt-out or unsubscribe mechanism. You can customize the content of this area, but legally you must add an opt-out link to your automated emails!

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Logo

If your practice has a logo stored in YAPI, this field displays the logo on all email that goes out to your patients. YAPI stores a single image as a practice's logo and uses it in all email templates. The position field enables you to set whether the logo should display at the top, bottom or remain hidden in the relation to the email content. 

NOTE: Your logo must be 600 pixels wide and in PNG or JPEG format. And logos always display before any image if you opt to use the image field below.

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Image

This field is used to add a web-hosted image to your template. You can use any image from the YAPI library or use your own hosted image. The Library button enables you to access all YAPI hosted images. Once you find an image, copy the entire URL and go back to the Edit Enhanced Template window and paste the URL in the Image field. Use the Position field to adjust how you want the image to display in relation to the email content. Don't forget, when both a logo and image are used in the template, the logo always displays first, then the image displays below the logo.

NOTE: Your image must be 600 pixels wide and use PNG or JPEG format.

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Action Button

Most emails should include a call to action - a piece of content that prompts the reader to take action - such as:

• A request to confirm the appointment by clicking an Action Button in an Appointment Reminder template
• A link to the New Patient Online Packet to fill out before a first visit
• A new promotion link for Marketing Messages

YAPI allows up to three buttons per email. Each button has three attributes:

• Text – the text visible in the button
• URL – a website address that is loaded when the button is clicked
• Color – the color of the button

NOTE: Merge tags are accepted in the Text and URL sections of this field.

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Communication Icons

This attribute allows you to add links to your practice's Facebook page. 

NOTE: To utilize this section, you need to configure your email, web, Facebook, etc. accounts in the Practice tab of the Global setup section of your YAPI application.

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Share

WARNING: Do not use this field. If used, the email will display a broken image.

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Advertising

This field enables you to use a clickable web-hosted image at the bottom of the email template. Click here to learn how to use a site called PostImage to host your image. We recommend using this space for things like displaying your practice's Yelp page or providing patients with a link to financing options. 

NOTE: Advertising image must be 600 pixels wide and use PNG or JPEG format.

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Google Reviews

This inserts a link in the email to provide the reader a chance to review your practice on Google.

NOTE: The Google Place ID for your practice must be configured in YAPI Global Setup, in the Practice tab.

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Google Map

WARNING: This feature is currently disabled due to changes in the Google Maps platform. 

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