LiveChat
Mailchimp
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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects LiveChat + Mailchimp

Add new LiveChat chat contacts to a MailChimp list

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect LiveChat and Mailchimp

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots 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.

LiveChat and Mailchimp can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Add new LiveChat chat contacts to a MailChimp list
Workflow diagram: LiveChat + Mailchimp integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in LiveChat

LiveChat

New Chat in LiveChat

Triggers when the chat is started.

Then this action happens in Mailchimp

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 new LiveChat chat contacts to a MailChimp list .

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect LiveChat and Mailchimp to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect LiveChat to Zapier.

    Connect LiveChat to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your LiveChat account, using LiveChat credentials.

  • Connect Mailchimp to Zapier.

    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 LiveChat

    Set up a Trigger action for LiveChat

    Choose the following trigger: New Chat (Triggers when the chat is started.).

  • Then set up an Action for Mailchimp

    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

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between LiveChat and Mailchimp.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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 new LiveChat chat contacts to a MailChimp list !

Supported triggers and actions

  • Mailchimp

    New subscriber

    Triggers when a new subscriber is added to an audience.

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  • Mailchimp

    New campaign

    Triggers when a new campaign is created or sent.

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  • Mailchimp

    New subscriber in segment or tag

    Triggers when a subscriber is added to a segment or tag within an audience.

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  • Mailchimp

    New or updated subscriber

    Triggers when a subscriber is added or updated in an audience.

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  • Mailchimp

    New unsubscriber

    Triggers when any current subscriber unsubscribes from an audience.

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  • Mailchimp

    New customer

    Triggers when a new customer is added to a selected store.

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  • LiveChat

    Make an api call

    Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

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  • LiveChat

    Finished chat

    Triggers when the chat is ended.

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  • LiveChat

    New chat

    Triggers when the chat is started.

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  • LiveChat

    New ticket

    Triggers when the ticket is created.

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  • LiveChat

    Watch incoming chat

    Triggers when a chat is coming with a new thread.

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  • LiveChat

    New visitor in queue

    Triggers when a visitor enters queue.

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Apps you need

Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Email Marketing

Email and marketing platform targeted for small Business

Mailchimp is an all-in-one marketing platform that helps you design email newsletters, automate campaigns, track results and more. Grow your business smarter, faster and easier with Mailchimp.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.