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# How It Works

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#### Step-by-Step Procedures

**Step 1: Start a Campaign**\
Go to the **Campaigns** tab and click **Create Campaign**.<br>

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**Step 2: Add Your First Mailer**\
Pick your first mail piece. This could be a postcard or a letter. Choose the design, postage, and envelope if needed.<br>

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**Step 3: Set a Delay**\
Click **Add Delay** and choose how many days to wait before the next mailer is sent. You can choose any number between 1 and 365.\ <br>

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**Step 4:** **Build Your Flow**\
Add another mail piece. Then add another delay. Keep repeating this until your campaign is complete.\ <br>

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**Step 5: Save and Launch**\
Click "**Save"** to add your campaign flow. It will now appear under the **Orders** tab when you are ready to send.\ <br>

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**Step 6: Place a Campaign Order**

* Go to **Orders › Create › Campaign**
* Select your **saved campaign**<br>

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* Choose your contact list, return address, and send date
* Download and check each proof
* Submit your order<br>

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**Note:** You are not charged right away. Each mail piece is charged on the day it is scheduled to send.

**Step 7: Make Changes Anytime**\
Click the **Action** button beside any campaign to edit mail pieces, change the delay, or delete the campaign.
