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# Hire/Use a Designer

### **Hire/Use a Designer**

Hiring a designer or agency is a great option if you want a completely custom template that reflects your brand. Many FeedOtter customers choose this path for professional-quality designs tailored to their needs.

### **What to Tell Your Designer**

To ensure your template works seamlessly in FeedOtter, share our [HTML Best Practices Guide](/custom-template-guide/preparing-your-html-email-for-feedotter-setup.md) with your designer before they begin. This document explains the layout requirements and coding standards needed for smooth automation and avoids rework later.

### **Where to Find a Designer**

If you don’t already have an in-house designer, there are several trusted ways to get help:

* **Email Design Agencies** – Specialized firms that build bulletproof email templates:
  * [**Email Mavlers**](https://www.emailmavlers.com/) - Custom HTML emails built for consistent rendering with a focus on clean code and best practices.
  * [**MailBakery**](https://mailbakery.com/) - Builds and hand-codes email templates tailored to your brand.
  * [**EmailBoutique**](https://www.emailboutique.io/services) - Bespoke template design and coding focused on brand alignment.
* **Freelance Platforms** – Marketplaces where you can find experienced email developers and designers.
  * [**Upwork**](https://www.upwork.com/) – Search for “email developer” or “HTML email specialist.”
  * [**Fiverr**](http://www.fiverr.com/) – Affordable freelancers offering email design and development services.
  * [**Toptal**](https://www.toptal.com/) – Higher-end talent network if you’re looking for vetted professionals.

### **Before Sending to FeedOtter**

No matter who builds your template, make sure it is:

* **Cleanly coded** and mobile-responsive
* **Litmus-tested** (or tested with a similar tool) to confirm rendering across inboxes
* Handed off as a final HTML file

Once ready, send the final HTML file to FeedOtter at **<success@feedotter.com>** and our team will apply the FeedOtter-specific tokens and upload it to your template library for use within FeedOtter.