How to mail chimp with wordpress
Mailchimp is a popular email marketing platform that integrates well with WordPress. Here are the steps to connect Mailchimp with your WordPress website:
Method 1: Using a Plugin
- Install and activate the Mailchimp plugin on your WordPress website. You can find the plugin in the WordPress plugin directory or by searching for "Mailchimp" in the plugin search bar.
- Once the plugin is activated, go to the plugin settings page and enter your Mailchimp API key. You can find your API key in your Mailchimp account settings.
- Configure the plugin settings to connect your Mailchimp account to your WordPress website. You can choose which lists and segments you want to connect, as well as set up any additional settings.
- Once the connection is established, you can use the plugin to create and manage your email campaigns, as well as integrate your Mailchimp forms with your WordPress website.
Method 2: Using Shortcodes
- Install and activate the Mailchimp plugin on your WordPress website.
- Create a new page or post on your WordPress website and add the Mailchimp shortcode to the content area. The shortcode will depend on the type of form you want to create (e.g. subscribe form, newsletter form, etc.).
- Configure the shortcode settings to customize the form as needed.
- Save the page or post and publish it on your website.
- Visitors to your website can then use the form to subscribe to your Mailchimp list.
Method 3: Using a Theme
- Choose a WordPress theme that is compatible with Mailchimp. Many themes come with built-in Mailchimp integration.
- Install and activate the theme on your WordPress website.
- Configure the theme settings to connect your Mailchimp account to your WordPress website.
- Use the theme's built-in Mailchimp forms to create and manage your email campaigns.
Additional Tips
- Make sure you have a Mailchimp account set up before connecting it to your WordPress website.
- Choose the right Mailchimp plan for your needs. Mailchimp offers a free plan as well as several paid plans with additional features.
- Use the Mailchimp plugin or shortcode to create a subscribe form on your WordPress website. This will allow visitors to easily subscribe to your list.
- Use the Mailchimp API key to connect your Mailchimp account to your WordPress website. This will allow you to integrate your Mailchimp forms with your WordPress website.