Sendvilla is an email marketing platform serving SMBs with drag-and-drop editor, list management, and standard automation flows for small business email campaigns. The unsubscribe mechanism uses the {UNSUBSCRIBE} merge tag auto-injected into every campaign footer, and Sendvilla emits RFC 8058 headers automatically for authenticated sending domains. Consent is tracked at the list level with GDPR baseline enforcement. This guide covers the tag, the SMB model, and how to verify the setup end to end.
sendvilla unsubscribe link
| Tag syntax | {UNSUBSCRIBE} |
| Placement | Auto-embedded in every campaign footer |
| Scope | Per-list opt-out with GDPR baseline |
| Config path | Settings > Sender identity > Footer template |
| RFC 8058 one-click | Yes, automatic for authenticated sending domains |
How to add the unsubscribe tag in sendvilla
Place the merge tag exactly as shown below in the email template. sendvilla replaces it at send time with a signed URL scoped to the recipient and campaign.
{UNSUBSCRIBE}For custom HTML templates, wrap the tag in an anchor to render a proper hyperlink in the delivered email:
<a href="{UNSUBSCRIBE}">Unsubscribe from this list</a>Auto-embedded in every campaign footer
Yes, automatic for authenticated sending domains The recipient's mailbox provider (Gmail, Yahoo) uses the List-Unsubscribe-Post header to expose the native one-click button on the message. Requires domain authentication with DKIM and DMARC.
Sendvilla targets small business email marketing with straightforward SMB feature set. GDPR baseline consent enforcement provides documented consent expectation for imported lists. Multi-list opt-out granularity is per-list by default; configure global opt-out if business or regulatory expectations require unified suppression across all lists in the account.
Testing your sendvilla unsubscribe link
- Send a test message to a controlled Gmail address you own via the sendvilla campaign preview action
- Click the footer unsubscribe link and confirm the opt-out on the landing page
- Check the subscriber or contact record: the status should be Unsubscribed within seconds
- Verify the RFC 8058 headers in Gmail: open the message, click three dots, then Show original. Look for
List-UnsubscribeandList-Unsubscribe-Post: List-Unsubscribe=One-Click
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How to add the Sendvilla unsubscribe link (step by step)
- Open your campaign in the Sendvilla editor.
- Add or edit a text block in the footer.
- Insert the merge tag
{UNSUBSCRIBE}. - Wrap it in an anchor:
<a href="{UNSUBSCRIBE}">Unsubscribe</a>. - Configure the sender identity under Settings > Sender identity > Footer template.
- Send a test to a seed address and verify the rendered link routes to the Sendvilla-hosted preference page.
SMB feature set and GDPR baseline
Sendvilla targets small business email marketing with straightforward SMB feature set. GDPR baseline consent enforcement provides documented consent expectation for imported lists. Multi-list opt-out granularity is per-list by default; configure global opt-out if business or regulatory expectations require unified suppression across all lists. Analogous to Grawt, Sendgo, and Messaged SMB patterns.
RFC 8058 one-click headers
Sendvilla added RFC 8058 one-click unsubscribe automatically ahead of the Google and Yahoo February 2024 requirements. The List-Unsubscribe and List-Unsubscribe-Post headers inject on every marketing send from domains authenticated under Settings > Sender identity. SPF and DKIM records must be verified.
Small business use cases
Sendvilla small business use cases include newsletter broadcasts, promotional campaigns, and basic automation flows. Interface prioritizes simplicity over feature depth. Suitable for SMBs wanting straightforward email marketing without steep learning curve or advanced feature complexity. Basic list segmentation supports demographic and behavioral filters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sendvilla unsubscribe tag?
The merge tag is {UNSUBSCRIBE}. Sendvilla replaces it at send time with a signed URL scoped to the subscriber.
Does Sendvilla support one-click unsubscribe for Gmail and Yahoo?
Yes, automatically for authenticated domains. Sendvilla injects List-Unsubscribe and List-Unsubscribe-Post headers on every marketing send.
Is Sendvilla GDPR compliant?
Yes at baseline. Documented consent for imported lists required. Multi-list opt-out granularity per-list by default.
Does Sendvilla support marketing automation?
Basic flows. Welcome series, abandoned cart, and re-engagement workflows cover common SMB use cases. Advanced automation may require alternative platforms.
How does Sendvilla compare to Grawt or Sendgo?
All three target SMB email marketing with similar feature sets. Vendor choice depends on interface preferences, pricing, and template library preferences.
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