How to create a mailing list on mailchimp

Creating a mailing list on Mailchimp is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Step 1: Sign up for a Mailchimp account

  1. Go to Mailchimp.com and click on "Sign up" in the top right corner.
  2. Enter your email address, password, and other details to create an account.
  3. Verify your email address by clicking on the link sent to you by Mailchimp.

Step 2: Create a mailing list

  1. Log in to your Mailchimp account and click on "Lists" in the top navigation menu.
  2. Click on "Create a list" and enter a name for your mailing list (e.g., "Newsletter subscribers").
  3. Choose a list type: "Standard" or "Audience". Standard lists are for sending emails to a specific group of people, while Audience lists are for creating targeted segments.
  4. Set up your list's settings:
    • List name: Enter a name for your list.
    • List description: Add a brief description of your list.
    • List type: Choose "Standard" or "Audience".
    • Default subscription settings: Choose whether new subscribers will be added to the list automatically or require approval.
  5. Click "Create list" to create your mailing list.

Step 3: Add subscribers

  1. To add subscribers to your mailing list, you can use one of the following methods:
    • Double opt-in: Subscribers must confirm their subscription by clicking on a link sent to their email address.
    • Single opt-in: Subscribers are added to the list immediately after signing up.
    • Import subscribers: Upload a CSV file containing subscriber information.
    • Connect a form: Use a Mailchimp form to collect subscriber information and add them to your list.
  2. Click on "Add subscribers" and choose your preferred method.

Step 4: Set up your list's settings

  1. Click on "Settings" (gear icon) next to your mailing list name.
  2. Configure your list's settings:
    • Default subscription settings: Choose whether new subscribers will be added to the list automatically or require approval.
    • List permissions: Set permissions for list administrators and subscribers.
    • List analytics: View analytics for your mailing list, including subscriber growth and engagement metrics.

Step 5: Send your first email campaign

  1. Click on "Campaigns" in the top navigation menu.
  2. Click on "Create a campaign" and choose a campaign type (e.g., "Regular" or "Abandoned cart").
  3. Design your email campaign using Mailchimp's drag-and-drop editor.
  4. Add subscribers to your campaign by selecting your mailing list or creating a new segment.
  5. Send your campaign to your subscribers.

That's it! You've successfully created a mailing list on Mailchimp and are ready to start sending email campaigns to your subscribers.