How to Add Mailchimp Subscriber from Google Contacts Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to add a Mailchimp subscriber from Google Contacts using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step guide to automate your email marketing. Discover hidden automation capabilities within your existing tools. This guide shows you how to connect your essential applications and permanently eliminate redundant manual processes.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To add a Mailchimp subscriber from Google Contacts using Pabbly Connect, first, access the Pabbly Connect platform. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up for free, which takes just a couple of minutes.

Once you have logged in, you will see the dashboard. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button under Pabbly Connect to navigate to the workflow section. Here, you can create and manage your automation workflows effectively.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will create a new workflow in Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, and a pop-up window will appear. Name your workflow something descriptive, such as ‘Add Mailchimp Subscriber with Tag from Google Contacts’.

• Choose the folder where you want to save your workflow.
• Click on the ‘Create’ button to finalize your workflow setup.

This will take you to the main workflow window, which contains two main boxes: Trigger and Action. The Trigger is the event that starts the workflow, while Action is what happens as a result.

3. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

Now, you need to set up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect. Select ‘Google Contacts’ as your trigger application. For the Trigger Event, choose ‘New or Updated Contact’. This will ensure that every time a new contact is added, it triggers the workflow.

Next, you will need to connect your Google Contacts to Pabbly Connect. Click on ‘Connect’, then select ‘Add New Connection’. Sign in with your Google account and allow access. Once connected, you can proceed to create a new contact in Google Contacts.

4. Creating a New Contact in Google Contacts

After setting up the trigger, it’s time to create a new contact in Google Contacts. Click on the ‘Create Contact’ button, and fill in the contact details. Make sure to select a label, such as ‘Subscriber’, to categorize this contact.

• Enter the first name, last name, and email address.
• Add a phone number if necessary.

Once you have filled in all the required fields, click on ‘Save’. This action will trigger the workflow you created in Pabbly Connect, capturing the new contact details.

5. Adding a Mailchimp Subscriber with Tag

Now that the trigger is set up, it’s time to add the new subscriber to Mailchimp. In Pabbly Connect, add another action step and select ‘Mailchimp’ as your action application. Choose the action event ‘Add New Member with Custom Fields’.

Connect Mailchimp to Pabbly Connect by clicking on ‘Connect’ and entering your API key and data center information. You can find these details in your Mailchimp account under ‘Profile’ > ‘Extras’ > ‘API Keys’.

Map the fields from Google Contacts to Mailchimp, including email address, first name, last name, and the tag you created earlier. Once all fields are mapped, click on ‘Save and Test Request’. This will add the subscriber to your Mailchimp audience with the specified tag.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to add a Mailchimp subscriber from Google Contacts using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can automate the process of managing your email subscribers efficiently. This integration not only saves time but also ensures that your marketing efforts are streamlined and effective.