An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Gmail + Mailchimp
Add Mailchimp subscribers for new Gmail emails
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Gmail and Mailchimp
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
Categories
Gmail and Mailchimp can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Gmail
New Email in Gmail
Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.
Then this action happens in Mailchimp
Add/Update Subscriber in Mailchimp
Add a new subscriber to an audience of your choosing. Can be used to update an existing subscriber too.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add Mailchimp subscribers for new Gmail emails.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Gmail and Mailchimp to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Gmail to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Gmail account, using Gmail credentials.
Connect Mailchimp to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Mailchimp account, using Mailchimp credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Gmail
Choose the following trigger: New Email (Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.).
Then set up an Action for Mailchimp
Choose this action: Add/Update Subscriber (Add a new subscriber to an audience of your choosing. Can be used to update an existing subscriber too.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Gmail and Mailchimp.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Add Mailchimp subscribers for new Gmail emails!
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