Automate Mailchimp Subscriber Addition from VideoAsk with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to use Pabbly Connect to automatically add subscribers to Mailchimp from VideoAsk form responses with this step-by-step tutorial. Learn to create powerful connections between your critical applications without requiring specialized programming knowledge or extensive technical background.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Mailchimp and VideoAsk Integration

To start integrating Mailchimp with VideoAsk, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate tasks between various applications seamlessly. Begin by signing up or logging in to your Pabbly Connect account.

Once logged in, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘VideoAsk to Mailchimp’. This workflow will facilitate the automation process where a trigger in VideoAsk will lead to an action in Mailchimp.

2. Selecting VideoAsk as the Trigger Application

In this step, you will select VideoAsk as the trigger application in Pabbly Connect. The trigger event you want to choose is ‘New Response’. This option activates whenever someone submits a response to your VideoAsk form.

• Select the trigger application as VideoAsk.
• Choose the trigger event as New Response.

Next, connect your VideoAsk account by authorizing Pabbly Connect to access it. Once connected, select the specific form you want to use, for example, ‘PC Google Contacts’. After selecting the form, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure that Pabbly Connect can capture the responses from VideoAsk.

3. Testing the Integration with a Sample Submission

To verify that the integration is working correctly, you need to perform a test submission on your VideoAsk form. Navigate to your VideoAsk form and fill it out as a test user.

For instance, enter a name like ‘Remo Testing’ and an email address such as ‘[email protected]’. After submitting this form, go back to Pabbly Connect to see if the response has been captured successfully. You should see the details displayed, including the form title and user responses.

4. Setting Mailchimp as the Action Application

Now that you have confirmed that responses are being captured, it’s time to set Mailchimp as the action application in Pabbly Connect. Choose the action event ‘Add New Member with Custom Fields’. This action will add the user who responded to your VideoAsk form as a subscriber in Mailchimp.

• Select Mailchimp as the action application.
• Choose ‘Add New Member with Custom Fields’ as the action event.

To connect Mailchimp, you will need your API key and Data Center information. Retrieve the API key from your Mailchimp account settings and paste it into Pabbly Connect. Ensure that you also enter the correct Data Center code, which can be found in the Mailchimp URL (e.g., us17).

5. Mapping Fields and Finalizing Integration

Once you have connected Mailchimp, it’s essential to map the fields correctly. You will need to specify the audience list, email address, and subscriber status. Choose the audience list you want to add the subscribers to, and map the email address from the captured VideoAsk response. using Pabbly Connect

Additionally, you can split the full name into first and last names using a text formatter action in Pabbly Connect. After mapping the fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the integration. This will add the test subscriber to your Mailchimp audience.

Conclusion

In conclusion, using Pabbly Connect to integrate Mailchimp and VideoAsk allows you to automate the process of adding subscribers seamlessly. By following the outlined steps, you can ensure that every response from your VideoAsk form is captured and added to your Mailchimp list efficiently.