Email remains one of the most powerful tools for lead nurturing, sales conversions, and client communication. With LeadSpheres CRM, you can manage all your emails inside the CRM — from connecting inboxes and sending/receiving messages to automating email campaigns and tracking engagement.
This guide walks you through connecting your email accounts, sending & receiving emails, running automated campaigns, and tracking email analytics.
1. Connecting Your Email Accounts #
Before you can send or receive emails within LeadSpheres, you need to connect your email account. LeadSpheres supports popular providers like Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and any custom IMAP/SMTP servers.
Steps to Connect Your Email #
- Log in to LeadSpheres and go to:
CRM → Emails → Settings. - Click “Add New Email Account.”
- Choose your email provider:
- Gmail / Outlook / Yahoo (OAuth login supported)
- Custom Email (enter IMAP + SMTP credentials)
- Fill in the required details:
- Email Address → Your sending/receiving email
- Password / App Password (if required by your provider)
- IMAP/SMTP Host & Port (for custom servers)
- Encryption → SSL/TLS
- Click “Connect Account.”
- Once connected, your inbox will sync automatically within LeadSpheres.
💡 Pro Tip: Use separate email accounts for personal, marketing, and support communication for better tracking.
2. Sending & Receiving Emails Inside CRM #
With your email connected, you can manage all your conversations directly in LeadSpheres — no need to switch tabs between Gmail, Outlook, or other clients.
Sending Emails #
- Go to CRM → Emails → Compose Email.
- Enter:
- Recipient Email Address (Lead, Deal, or Contact)
- Subject Line
- Email Body → Use the rich text editor for formatting.
- Attach files, images, proposals, or contracts.
- Click Send Email.
📌 Tip: You can select email templates for faster outreach under CRM → Templates → Email Templates.
Receiving Emails #
- All incoming emails appear under the Emails > Mailbox tab.
- Emails are automatically linked to the respective lead, deal, or contact based on the email address.
- Use filters like Unread, Flagged, Starred, and Replied to organize conversations quickly.
3. Automating Email Campaigns #
The Emails module inside LeadSpheres helps you create, schedule, and automate targeted email marketing campaigns. This is perfect for lead nurturing, upselling, onboarding, and re-engagement.
Steps to Create an Email Campaign #
- Navigate to CRM → Automation → Campaigns.
- Click “New Campaign” and configure:
- Campaign Name → e.g., “Lead Nurturing – Onboarding Series.”
- Select Audience → Choose leads, contacts, or custom segments.
- Sender Email → Pick the connected email account.
- Design your email content:
- Use the drag-and-drop editor for a visual layout.
- Insert personalized placeholders like
{lead_name}or{company_name}. - Add CTAs, images, and embedded forms.
- Set up automation triggers:
- When a lead is captured
- When a deal moves to a specific stage
- When a prospect downloads a resource
- Schedule or send instantly.
Advanced Automation Examples #
- Welcome Emails → Send an automatic greeting when a new lead signs up.
- Drip Campaigns → Educate leads with a series of scheduled emails.
- Abandoned Deals → Re-engage lost prospects with personalized offers.
⚡ Pro Tip: Combine automation with CRM workflows for powerful multi-step marketing funnels.
4. Tracking Email Opens, Clicks, and Replies #
Tracking your email performance is essential for optimizing engagement and conversions. LeadSpheres offers built-in analytics for every sent email and campaign.
Metrics You Can Track #
- Email Opens → See which leads opened your email.
- Link Clicks → Know which CTAs are performing best.
- Replies → Track responses directly in the CRM.
- Bounce Rates → Identify invalid email addresses.
- Unsubscribes → Keep your lists clean and compliant.
How to View Email Analytics #
- Go to CRM → Emails → Sent Emails.
- Click on any sent email or campaign to view:
- Open percentage
- Click-through rate (CTR)
- Reply count
- Device/browser stats
- Export reports as PDF or CSV for internal sharing or client reporting.
Summary #
The Email module turn LeadSpheres into a complete email management hub:
- Connect personal and business email accounts.
- Send & receive emails directly inside the CRM.
- Automate campaigns to nurture leads and retain customers.
- Track performance metrics for data-driven optimization.
By centralizing your email activities in LeadSpheres, you save time, improve productivity, and increase conversions without ever leaving the CRM.