--- title: "How to Use \"Email Preview\" for Posts" description: Learn how to use Haystack's Email Preview feature to turn post notifications into compelling email teasers that drive employee engagement and platform traffic. --- [Skip to content](https://support.haystackteam.com/en/enable-and-manage-email-preview-for-workspace-posts-#main-content) [![Logo (Black Text)-1.svg\]](https://support.haystackteam.com/hubfs/Logo%20(Black%20Text)-1.svg)](https://support.haystackteam.com/en?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact Support](https://support.haystackteam.com/en/customer-support-submit-a-ticket) [Contact Support](https://support.haystackteam.com/en/customer-support-submit-a-ticket?hsLang=en) Hi there, how can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Desk](https://support.haystackteam.com/en?hsLang=en) 2. [Content Creation & Management](https://support.haystackteam.com/en/content-creation-management?hsLang=en) 3. [Posts](https://support.haystackteam.com/en/content-creation-management?hsLang=en#posts) # How to Use "Email Preview" for Posts ## Boost platform engagement by sending curated teasers of your content directly to employee inboxes. In a world of information overload, getting your team’s attention is half the battle. Traditionally, Haystack sent the entire content of a post within the email notification. While convenient, this sometimes means users never leave their inbox to engage with the platform itself. The **Email Preview** feature changes the game by sending a high-impact "teaser" of your post—showing only the header image, title, and subtitle—along with a clear call-to-action button to read more on Haystack. This drives more traffic back to your workspace, increasing opportunities for reactions, comments, and deeper exploration of other company news. ### Prerequisites & Permissions - **Permissions:** You must have **Author**, **Editor**, or **Admin** permissions to create or edit posts. - **Notifications:** Email notifications must be enabled for the specific group or audience you are targeting. ### Video Tutorial ### How to Enable Email Preview #### For New Posts 1. **Create your content:** Draft your post as usual, ensuring you have a compelling header image, title, and subtitle. 2. **Navigate to the Preview Page:** Click **Continue** in the top right corner of the editor. 3. **Configure Notifications:** Scroll down to the **Notifications** section on the right-hand sidebar. 4. **Toggle Email Preview:** Locate the **Email Preview** toggle and switch it to **ON**. 5. **Publish:** Click **Publish**. Your audience will receive an email featuring only the preview elements and a "Sign in to view" button. ![](https://support.haystackteam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CleanShot%202026-05-22%20at%2010-41-09-png.png?width=856&height=743&name=CleanShot%202026-05-22%20at%2010-41-09-png.png) #### For Existing (Already Published) Posts If you've already published a post but want to re-send it as a preview to drive more traffic, you can do so retroactively: 1. **Open the Post:** Navigate to the already published post on your Haystack dashboard. 2. **Access Post Options:** Click the **three dots (...)** at the top of the post. 3. **Select Broadcast:** Click **Broadcast** from the dropdown menu. 4. **Update Settings:** - Change the Email setting from "Silent Publish" to **User Preferences** or **Alert All Users**. - Toggle **Email Preview** to **ON**. 5. **Save:** Click **Save**. This will trigger a new notification to your users in the preview format. ### Best Practices - **Hook them with the Subtitle:** Since the main body text is hidden in preview mode, use the subtitle to provide a "cliffhanger" or a strong reason why the reader needs to click through. - **Use High-Quality Imagery:** The header image becomes the visual focal point of the email. Use bright, relevant images to grab attention. - **Balance your Strategy:** Use the standard "full text" emails for quick updates or policy changes, and use **Email Preview** for culture-building stories, long-form articles, or content where you want to encourage social interaction (comments/likes) on the platform. ### Still Need Help? 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