Embedding email with multiple hyperlinks created in Publisher

Question

I created a baby shower invitation with two hyperlinks in Publisher.  When I try to embed in an email the hyperlink and associated pictures for the links are missing.  I want the links to the registries to show up on the invitation.  Does anyone have any ideas?

Answer 1

Frequently there is no HTML equivalent for print formatting. Thus Publisher does the best it can by approximating what you wanted. Frequently it converts a block of text into a picture which will kill the hyperlink.

You can deconstruct your invitation to a simple text box of a web friendly text, no borders, no infill, no special formatting, not pictures and test. If successful then add one level of formatting at a time testing as you go until you find what causes the problem. Follow the KISS principles.

However there is no way to know if the recipient's email client will read the message correctly. They may have their client set to reject pictures for example or to only show plain text.

Bottom line is if you don't want to use an attached PDF, then consider using a third party program that is designed for this. www.constantcontact.com or www.group-mail.com and a free version: http://www.group-mail.com/asp/common/downloads.aspor another popular one is http://mailchimp.com/ - some free services - Store up to 2,000 subscribers & send up to 12,000 emails per month. Also these services will allow you to track your messages.

DavidF

Answer 2

Thank you, this was helpful.  

All I really wanted to do was create an invitation that had 2 hyperlinks to the shower registry.  I did not think would be so hard.  I will try a free software designed for this at your suggestion.  I do appreciate the help.

Answer 3

I was trying to embed the invite into the email rather than attach as a PDF.  I have saved as PDF and the links work but when I go to embed into email the links no longer work.  The PDF becomes an image and the links drop off.  I found that I can send out through Publisher but that does not leave a sent copy in my mailbox.  These are invites so I want to track them and not having a record of who was sent makes it harder.

Answer 4

Your question leaves me confused.

Please explain in more detail what you mean by "...and email the hyperlink and associated pictures for the links are missing."

I would suggest you try inserting your email links into text rather than pictures if that is what you are doing.

I would also suggest you convert your Publisher publication to PDF and attach it to your email. The links will survive and this is the only way to ensure that the layout and formatting is preserved.

DavidF