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Creating Virtual Segments

Create temporary one-time segments directly inside a campaign to throttle volumes without cluttering your Lists View.

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Written by Michael Batalha
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A virtual segment is a temporary, one-time segment created directly inside a campaign. Unlike regular segments, virtual segments do not appear in your Lists View, keeping your account organized and uncluttered.

Why Use Virtual Segments?

  • Keep your Lists View clean – no unnecessary saved segments.

  • Temporary targeting – ideal when you don’t need to reuse the segment.

  • Throttle volumes easily – apply limits when warming up a new list or sending in batches.

Key Difference

  • Regular Segment: Saved, reusable, appears in Lists View.

  • Virtual Segment: Temporary, one-time use, set up inside a campaign only.

Video Walkthrough

For a step-by-step demonstration, please check our instructions video below:

How to Create a Virtual Segment

  • Log in to your Emercury panel.

  • Go to Campaigns → Broadcast Campaigns.

  • Select the broadcast campaign you want to work with.

  • In the Campaign Wizard, Step 3, select the list you want to use (via checkbox).

  • Hover over the list name → click Send to Segment.

  • A pop-up window will appear with segmentation settings.​

Virtual Segment Settings

You can choose between two Limit Types:

1. From / To

  • Define the exact subscriber rows to include.

  • Example: From 1 → To 1000 = first 1,000 contacts.

  • The next day, adjust to From 1001 → To 2000.

⚠️ You must keep track of which ranges you’ve already used.

2. Start / Amount

  • Define the starting row + number of contacts to include.

  • Example: Start 1, Amount 1000 = first 1,000 contacts.

  • Next day: set Start 1001 and keep Amount = 1000.

  • Easier to manage than From/To for gradual volume increases (e.g., IP/domain warm-up).

Additional Options

  • Exclude suppressions – ensures suppression lists don’t reduce your intended send volume.

  • Recalculate Limits – check the adjusted subscriber count after applying rules.

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