Add to Calendar Links for Calendars
Add to Calendar links for calendars provide an easy way for your users to add events to their personal calendars directly from your emails, newsletters, or campaigns. These links work well with email marketing platforms like MailChimp, Marketo, and Salesforce, making it simple to share calendars of events and increase engagement by adding them to your audience’s calendars.
Add to Calendar Links for Calendars - Source Code Method
If you’re using an email sender like Mailchimp or HubSpot, you can use the source code to embed Add to Calendar links. Follow these steps to use the source code version:
- Click the < > button in the bottom right corner of the Add to Calendar Links section to access the source code for the calendar.
- Click the source code text to highlight it and copy the code.
- Paste the code into an HTML Block within the content editor of your email, newsletter, or campaign creator.
Add to Calendar Links for Calendars - Classic Copy Method
- Locate the Links: On your AddEvent Calendar page, scroll down to the Add to Calendar links section. This is where you can choose the style of link that best suits your needs.
- Choose and Copy the Style: Select one of the two link styles available. Click Copy in the top-right corner of the style box to copy the link text.
- Add the Link to Your Email or Campaign: Paste the copied link text directly into the content editor of your email, newsletter, or campaign. This makes it simple for users to add events directly to their calendars without needing to visit your website. Here’s an example in Gmail:.
How Users Subscribe to a Calendar
When users click the link corresponding to their preferred calendar service, they will be redirected to that service with an option to subscribe to (or follow) your calendar. Here are two options for handling calendar subscribers:
- Anonymous Subscribers: If you enable anonymous subscribers, users are sent directly to their calendar service to add the events. They won’t need to provide any information.
- Collect Subscriber Information: If you prefer to gather subscriber information, users will first be redirected to a calendar landing page. Here, they’ll be prompted to provide details (like name or email) before they can subscribe. For more details on collecting subscriber information, click here.
You might wonder, “Why use add to calendar links in emails instead of the add to calendar button I can place on my website?” The answer is simple: add to calendar buttons use JavaScript, which is not allowed in emails for security reasons. Using add to calendar links ensures compatibility with all email services and allows users to easily add events without any technical issues.
Updated about 2 months ago