Who This Is For / When to Use
This article is for users who want to design reusable email templates, build email campaigns, and send or automate emails to contacts using Kyrios.
Overview: Email Builder Structure
The Email Builder allows you to create and manage email content inside Kyrios. It includes two distinct sections:
Email Templates: Used to design and store reusable email layouts and branding.
Email Campaigns: Used to add messaging, delivery settings, and send emails to contacts.
Templates control design and layout. Campaigns control recipients and delivery.
Navigating the Email Builder
The Email Builder is located inside Kyrios and is divided into two core sections.
Email Campaigns
Email Campaigns are used to send emails.
Create personalized messages for specific audiences
Configure delivery and scheduling options
Snippet attachments are supported and included automatically
Templates
Templates are used for design and branding.
Customize layout, colors, and structure
Choose from prebuilt templates or create from scratch
Snippets can be inserted, but attachments are not supported
Creating Email Templates
Click + New.
Choose how you want to create your template:
Template Library
Reuse an existing Campaign
Blank Template
If using a Blank Template, select one editor type:
Plain Text Editor
Design Editor (drag and drop)
Code Editor (HTML)
Editor Notes
Plain Text Editor is best for simple messages.
Design Editor supports drag-and-drop elements.
Code Editor is for custom HTML designs.
Design Options Element
Manage Elements
Appearance
A/B Testing
Saved Items
Add Elements
Add content blocks such as:
Text
Images
Buttons
Logos
Dividers
Manage Elements
View all sections and elements in the email. Scrolling highlights where each element exists in the layout.
Appearance
Customize visual settings:
Button styles
Dividers
Custom CSS
Mobile formatting
A/B Testing
Send up to six variations of subject lines or content. Kyrios automatically sends the winning version to the remaining audience.
Saved Items
Reuse saved elements by dragging them into templates. Items can be renamed or deleted.
Part 2: Adding Elements to Your Template
Use the left panel to choose layouts or elements.
Drag and drop layouts first if structural changes are needed.
Drag elements into the appropriate sections.
Layouts define structure. Elements define content.
Part 3: In-Line Editor
Selecting an element opens the in-line editor at the top of the screen. This editor controls formatting and content behavior.
Supported Editing Options
Heading type
Font and font size
Text color and styles
Hyperlinks
Alignment
Height and spacing
Bullet points
Line height
Strikethrough
Clear formatting
Custom values and trigger links
AI-generated content using keywords and titles
Padding Control
Default padding is applied for consistency:
Top: 12px
Bottom: 12px
Left: 24px
Right: 24px
Padding can be customized per element if needed.
Text Snippets in Email Builder
Text snippets can be inserted into templates or campaigns.
Open an email editor
Click Insert Snippet
Select a saved snippet
Important: Attachments are supported in campaigns only, not templates.
Mobile Optimization
Email Builder includes mobile-specific controls:
Enable or disable column stacking
Adjust image alignment for full-width display
Edit layouts using mobile and desktop views
No custom code is required.
Visibility Controls for Layouts
Visibility can be managed at the layout level.
How to Use
Hover over a layout block and use device icons
Or use the Visibility tab in the left panel
Preview desktop and mobile views or send a test email
This allows clean mobile designs without duplicating layouts.
Part 4: Saving and Previewing
Templates support version control and testing.
Available actions:
Save templates
Preview designs
Send test emails
View version history
Restore previous versions
Sync changes
Rename templates
Creating Email Campaigns
Part 1: Creating Your Campaign
Go to Marketing > Emails > Email Campaigns.
Click + New.
Hover over a template and select the checkmark to use it.
You will be redirected to the Email Builder to finalize edits.
Save changes to ensure updates apply to the campaign.
Editing and Refinement
Click the three-dot menu to access:
Test Email
Version History
Add Attachments
Sending and Scheduling
Click Send and Schedule to configure delivery.
You can:
Send immediately
Schedule for a specific date and time
Use batch scheduling
Send to smart lists or filtered contacts
These options help manage volume and delivery timing.
Using Automations
Email campaigns can be used inside automations.
Add an email step in a workflow
Select an existing template
Updates to templates automatically apply across workflows
This ensures consistent branding and simplified maintenance.
FAQ
How can I test different email elements to see what works best?
Use A/B Testing to test up to six variations of subject lines or content. Kyrios automatically sends the winning version.
Which template should I use for a restaurant announcement?
Use the Restaurant Generic template for menu updates and promotions.
Which templates work best for law firms?
Use Legal Minds, Justice Law Firm, or Attorney Generic templates.
Which templates are best for charities and donations?
Use Helping Hand Charity or Giving Back Foundation templates.
Which template should physical therapy clinics use?
Use Physical Therapy or Health and Wellness templates.
Which templates are best for accounting firms?
Use Accurate Accounting Agency or Accounting Generic templates.
Which templates are recommended for real estate agencies?
Use any Real Estate templates available in the builder.
Which templates work for beauty salons?
Use Radiance Beauty or Hair Salon Generic templates.
Which templates are best for travel agencies?
Use Pinnacle Travel or Getaways Travel templates.
Which template should dentists use?
Use Dentist templates for reminders and updates.
Which templates work for yoga studios?
Use Yoga Generic or numbered Yoga templates.
Which template should auto repair shops use?
Use Auto Repair templates.
Which templates are recommended for gyms?
Use Gym templates for schedules and fitness tips.
Which template works best for holistic wellness centers?
Use Holistic Wellness Image Layer Generic templates.
Which templates are recommended for medspas?
Use MedSpa templates.
Which template works for landscaping businesses?
Use Landscaping Image Layer Generic 1 templates.
Which templates are best for credit score companies?
Use Credit Score templates.
Which templates work for solar companies?
Use Solar Generic or numbered Solar templates.
Which template is best for legal newsletters?
Use Attorney Generic or Legal Minds templates.
Which template works for climbing gyms?
Use Peak Climbing templates.
Which templates work for pet shelters?
Use Dog Shelter or Cat’s Cradle templates.
What mobile optimization features are available?
Mobile features include column stacking control, full-width images, and mobile-specific layout editing.
What are the default padding settings?
Top and Bottom: 12px. Left and Right: 24px. These can be customized.
If I update a template, will emails inside active workflows update?
Yes. Any workflow using that template will reflect updates the next time it runs.