Before sending your email distribution, it's a good idea to preview and test your email to make sure everything looks and works as expected.
Agility's Content Validation tools allow you to:
Preview your email on different devices
Send test emails to yourself or colleagues
Check for formatting issues
Verify images and links
Confirm sender information before sending
Testing your email helps identify issues before your recipients receive it.
🔹 Open the Content Validation Panel
After composing your email, open the Content Validation panel on the right-hand side of the page.
This is where you can send test messages to yourself or your team.
From here you can:
Send a test email
Preview your email on different devices
Review validation warnings
Check links, images, and formatting
Once you click Content Validation, you’ll be able to choose one or more test recipients and send a test version of your email.
🔹Send a Test Email
Step 1
Click Send Test Email.
Step 2
Enter one or more email addresses to receive the test.
Step 3
Click Send.
Each recipient will receive a copy of your email so you can review it before sending your distribution.
🔹What Should You Check?
When reviewing your test email, verify:
Subject line
Preview text
Formatting and spacing
Fonts and colours
Images
Buttons
Links
Personalization
Attachments
Sender information
Footer
Overall readability
If something doesn't look right, return to the editor, make your changes, and send another test.
🔹Preview Your Email
You don't always need to send a test first.
The Device Preview options let you see how your email will appear on:
Desktop
Tablet
Mobile
Previewing different layouts helps ensure your email remains easy to read across devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
I didn't receive my test email.
If your test email doesn't arrive:
Check your Junk, Spam, or Promotions folder.
Confirm the email address was entered correctly.
Wait a few minutes, as delivery may take a short time.
Send another test.
If the test email still doesn't arrive, contact Support.
My formatting looks different.
Different email clients (such as Outlook, Gmail, and Apple Mail) may display formatting differently.
If needed:
Review your formatting in the editor.
Send another test.
Use Agility's built-in text styles instead of relying on formatting copied from Microsoft Word.
My images aren't displaying.
Confirm that:
Images were added using an Image component.
The images uploaded successfully.
The images appear in Device Preview.
If necessary, replace the image and send another test.
Should I always send a test email?
Yes.
A test email is the best way to verify how recipients will experience your email before sending it to your media lists.
Need Additional Help?
If you have questions about testing or previewing your email, chat with Support from your dashboard or contact agilitysupport@agilitypr.com