How to connect the contact form with the mail chimp
To connect a contact form with Mailchimp, you'll need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Create a Mailchimp account and set up a list
- Go to Mailchimp.com and sign up for an account if you haven't already.
- Create a new list by clicking on "Lists" and then "Create a list".
- Fill in the list details, such as the list name, description, and email address.
Step 2: Get your Mailchimp API key
- Log in to your Mailchimp account and go to "Account" > "Extras" > "API keys".
- Click on "Create a key" and choose the "Read/Write" permission level.
- Copy the API key, you'll need it later.
Step 3: Choose a contact form plugin or script
You can use a contact form plugin like:
- Gravity Forms (WordPress)
- Contact Form 7 (WordPress)
- Formidable Forms (WordPress)
- Wufoo (web-based)
- or a custom contact form script using JavaScript and HTML
Step 4: Configure the contact form to send data to Mailchimp
- Configure your contact form plugin or script to send the form data to Mailchimp.
- You'll need to add the Mailchimp API key and the list ID to the form settings.
- Map the form fields to the corresponding Mailchimp fields (e.g., name, email, phone number).
Step 5: Set up the Mailchimp Webhook
- In your Mailchimp account, go to "Lists" > "Settings" > "Webhooks".
- Click on "Create a webhook" and choose the "POST" method.
- Set the webhook URL to the URL of your contact form plugin or script (e.g.,
https://example.com/contact-form-handler
). - Set the webhook trigger to "Form submission" and select the list you created earlier.
Step 6: Test the contact form and Mailchimp integration
- Fill out the contact form and submit it.
- Verify that the form data is sent to Mailchimp and added to the list.
- Check your Mailchimp account to ensure that the data is being received correctly.
Here are some examples of how to connect a contact form with Mailchimp using different plugins and scripts:
- Gravity Forms: Gravity Forms Mailchimp Integration
- Contact Form 7: Contact Form 7 Mailchimp Integration
- Wufoo: Wufoo Mailchimp Integration
- Custom script: Mailchimp API documentation
Remember to check the documentation for your specific contact form plugin or script for detailed instructions on how to connect it with Mailchimp.