How to Create Mailchimp Member for WooCommerce Order Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate WooCommerce and Mailchimp using Pabbly Connect to automate member creation with every order. Learn to create powerful connections between your critical applications without requiring specialized programming knowledge or extensive technical background.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin the integration process, you need to access Pabbly Connect. This powerful automation tool enables seamless connections between WooCommerce and Mailchimp. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect homepage and either sign in or create a new account.

Once logged in, you will see the dashboard where you can create workflows. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to initiate the setup process. This is where you will define the trigger and action for your integration.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will create a workflow that connects WooCommerce with Mailchimp. First, name your workflow, for example, ‘Create Mailchimp Member for WooCommerce Order’. Then, select the appropriate folder to save your workflow. using Pabbly Connect

• Choose a relevant name for easy identification.
• Select a folder or create a new one for organization.

After naming your workflow and selecting a folder, you will need to set up the trigger event. For this integration, choose ‘New Order Created’ as the trigger from the WooCommerce options. This ensures that every new order placed will initiate the workflow.

3. Setting Up the WooCommerce Trigger

Now that your workflow is created, it’s time to set up the WooCommerce trigger. After selecting the trigger event, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a webhook URL. This URL is crucial for connecting WooCommerce to Pabbly Connect. using Pabbly Connect

Log in to your WooCommerce account, navigate to the settings, and then to the Advanced tab. Here, you will find the Webhooks section. Add a new webhook by entering the required details:

• Name: New Order
• Status: Active
• Topic: Order Created
• Delivery URL: Paste the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect.

After saving the webhook, you can now test the connection by placing a new order in your WooCommerce store. This will allow Pabbly Connect to capture the order data and proceed with the integration.

4. Connecting Mailchimp with Pabbly Connect

With the WooCommerce trigger set, the next step is to connect your Mailchimp account. In Pabbly Connect, select Mailchimp as the action application. The action event should be set to ‘Add New Member with Custom Fields’ to ensure that every new order creates a corresponding member in Mailchimp. using Pabbly Connect

To establish the connection, click on ‘Connect’ and enter your Mailchimp API key and data center. You can find this information in your Mailchimp account under the profile settings. Once connected, select the audience list where new members will be added.

API Key: Generate a new key in Mailchimp. Data Center: This is usually found in your Mailchimp URL.

After successfully connecting Mailchimp, you can map the customer details from the WooCommerce order to the corresponding fields in Mailchimp. This includes email, first name, last name, and any other relevant information.

5. Testing the Integration

To ensure everything is working correctly, you need to conduct a test. Place a test order in your WooCommerce store and monitor Pabbly Connect for the webhook response. This response should include all the details of the order, confirming that the integration is functioning as intended.

Once the order is placed, check your Mailchimp account to verify that the new member has been created. You should see the customer’s information populated correctly, confirming that the automation is successful.

In summary, this integration allows you to automate member creation in Mailchimp for every new WooCommerce order, enhancing your marketing efforts and customer engagement. By using Pabbly Connect, you save time and reduce manual errors in your marketing processes.

Conclusion

Integrating WooCommerce with Mailchimp using Pabbly Connect is a powerful way to automate your marketing efforts. By following these steps, you can ensure that every new order results in a new member being added to your Mailchimp list, enhancing customer engagement and streamlining your workflow.