Tag: email


  • I’ve updated my Markdown to Sendy script with the ability to use “sliced” images with separate links, the ability to upload assets to a CDN automatically, and a “test email” mode that will actually send a test email to you without going through Sendy. If you haven’t heard of mdtosendy before, it’s a Ruby script…

  • I’ve been working on a few updates to my Markdown to Sendy script that add some nice quality-of-life improvements for creating email campaigns. The main additions are support for greeting/salutation customization and a new button liquid tag that makes it easier to create styled call-to-action buttons. Greetings and Salutations The script now supports customizable greetings…

  • I’ve been working a bit more on mdtosendy, my Ruby script for converting Markdown to email-ready HTML, and recently added a multi-template system that makes it much more flexible for managing different email designs. To read more about the inspiration and initial development of mdtosendy, see the blog post I wrote a couple of days…

  • It’s time for my yearly roundup of my favorite tools, hardware, and projects. I’m combining everything in one post this year. You might find something new, or you might just have your own preferences validated. Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments! It’s been an interesting year. I lost my job in…

  • I’m sure some mailing list services handle Markdown to HTML conversion, but I use Sendy, and it doesn’t. It doesn’t really even have a decent WYSIWYG editor. I wanted to create good-looking emails while just writing in Markdown, like I do everywhere else. You can jump straight to the script with details and installation instructions…

  • The EagleFiler giveaway has ended, and I have winners to announce! The winners! Congratulations to: Kantida Atchariyachanvanit Stephen Downs You should have received an email with details, please let me know if you didn’t hear anything! But I didn’t win! If you didn’t win, sorry, but EagleFiler is still worth checking out. Capture web pages,…

  • Inbox AI giveaway!

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    [note] follow up for 3 App store codes [endnote] I’m excited to offer the next giveaway, 3 licenses ($49.95 value each) for Inbox AI. Inbox AI lets you have conversations with AI, automate tasks, process your emails, and capture information – all through voice and connected to your information. This one is a popular user…

  • The TextBuddy giveaway has ended, and I have winners to announce! The winners! Congratulations to: Patrick Ahles Philip Davis Peter Versteegen Jim Krenz René de Heer Stephen Lowry David Nieporent Mijalche Santa Lari Kovanen Hans verschooten You should have received an email with details, please let me know if you didn’t hear anything! But I…

  • Thanks to Sanebox for sponsoring BrettTerpstra.com again this week! This one is longer than the usual sponsored post, but full of great tips whether you use SaneBox or not (but you should!). Effective communication is key in the workplace. With it, we can complete tasks on time and meet sales goals. Yet, essential messages can…

  • Thanks to TextExpander for sponsoring BrettTerpstra.com this week! This tip is pretty ingenious, if I do say so myself. You might know all the ways that TextExpander can save you time, but did you also know that TextExpander can save you from unwanted emails? Gmail and many other email providers support something called “plus addressing.”…