# Quickstart Guide {% embed url="" %} #### Summary 1. **Understand the Purpose of Listgadget** * Recognize that Listgadget is designed to grow your email list and enhance engagement with existing subscribers. All gadgets created should aim to boost clicks, open rates, and overall interaction. 2. **Create a Gadget** * Choose the type of gadget to create (e.g., poll, reactions, leaderboard). * Follow the specific instructions for each gadget type as outlined in Listgadget’s help documentation. 3. **Embed the Gadget in Your Email** * Copy the HTML code generated for the gadget. * Open your email platform (e.g., ConvertKit). * Locate the HTML block within your email template. * Paste the copied HTML code into the HTML block. 4. **Test the Gadget** * Send a test email to yourself to ensure the gadget displays correctly. * Check for formatting, colors, and link functionality. * Make any necessary adjustments based on the test results. 5. **Send the Email** * Once testing is complete and everything looks good, email your subscribers. #### Cautionary Notes * Always test the gadget after the first creation. Subsequent uses of the same gadget may not require testing unless significant changes are made. * Ensure that the HTML code is correctly copied and pasted to avoid errors in display or functionality. * Be aware of the specific email platform you are using, as some may have limitations on HTML editing. #### Tips for Efficiency * Please familiarize yourself with the different types of gadgets and their use cases to streamline the creation process. * Keep a document of frequently used gadgets and their HTML codes for quick access in future emails. * Regularly review Listgadget’s help documentation for updates or new features that can enhance your email marketing strategy. * Utilize the feedback form provided in Listgadget for any issues or suggestions to improve your experience. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.listgadget.com/getting-started/quickstart.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.