MailChimp is a powerful email marketing platform that allows you to create and send beautiful newsletters to your subscribers. If you are using Webflow for your website, integrating MailChimp can be a great way to grow your email list and engage with your audience. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps of using MailChimp with Webflow.
Step 1: Sign up for MailChimp
Before you can start using MailChimp with Webflow, you need to have a MailChimp account. If you don’t have one already, head over to the MailChimp website and sign up for a free account. Once you have signed up and logged in, you’re ready to move on to the next step.
Step 2: Create a Mailing List
In order to collect emails from your website visitors, you need to create a mailing list in MailChimp. To do this, click on the “Lists” tab in the top navigation menu and then click on the “Create List” button.
Fill in the required information such as list name, default from email address, and default from name. Once you’ve filled in all the necessary details, click on the “Save” button.
Step 3: Generate an API Key
To integrate MailChimp with Webflow, we need an API key that will allow us to connect our Webflow form with our MailChimp list. To generate an API key, go to your MailChimp account settings by clicking on your username in the top navigation menu and selecting “Account”.
In the Account settings page, navigate to the “Extras” drop-down menu and select “API keys”. Click on the “Create A Key” button and copy the generated API key.
Tip: Keep this API key safe as it provides access to your MailChimp account. Treat it like a password and do not share it with anyone.
Step 4: Add the MailChimp Integration to Webflow
Now that we have our MailChimp API key, let’s integrate MailChimp with Webflow. Login to your Webflow account and open the project where you want to use MailChimp.
In the Designer, select the form element where you want to collect emails. In the right-hand panel, click on the “Add Field” button and select “Email”. This will add an email input field to your form.
Step 5: Configure the MailChimp Integration in Webflow
With the form element selected, navigate to the right-hand panel and scroll down until you see the “Form Settings” section. Click on the “Add Action” button and select “MailChimp”. In the new action that appears, enter your MailChimp API key in the designated field.
- Tip: If you can’t see the “MailChimp” option, make sure you have connected your project to a hosting plan.
- Note: The MailChimp integration is only available for paid Webflow plans.
Step 6: Map Form Fields to MailChimp List Fields
Once you have entered your API key, click on the “Map Fields” button. This will open a modal where you can specify how each form field should be mapped to your MailChimp list fields. For example, if you have a name input field in your form, map it to the corresponding name field in your MailChimp list.
Step 7: Test Your Integration
To ensure everything is working correctly, it’s important to test your integration. Publish your project and fill out your form with a test email. Check your MailChimp list to confirm that the test email has been added successfully.
Conclusion
Integrating MailChimp with Webflow is a straightforward process that allows you to collect emails from your website visitors and stay connected with your audience. By following these steps, you can easily create a mailing list in MailChimp, generate an API key, and integrate it into your Webflow project. Remember to always test your integration to ensure it’s working as expected.
Additional Resources
I hope this tutorial has been helpful in guiding you through the process of using MailChimp with Webflow. Happy email marketing!