Intercom email composer blocks too limited for polished branded emails
Intercom's block-based email editor offers insufficient layout and styling options, making it difficult for teams to produce visually polished or on-brand emails. Users want richer block types and customization controls to avoid relying on external tools or HTML workarounds.
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