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Mailchimp: Set up an exit-intent popup

Demo summary

Using the Hustle plugin to create a popup, connecting it to Mailchimp, and setting display rules like scroll depth and exit intent.

Step-by-step

  1. Install and activate the Hustle plugin by WPMU DEV
  2. Select Pop-up and click Create
  3. Name your popup and select Email Opt-in
  4. Choose a template and customize the text and images
  5. Open Integrations in a new tab and click the plus button next to Mailchimp
  6. Paste your Mailchimp API key and click Connect
  7. In the popup settings, go to Integrations and select your Mailchimp audience list
  8. Click Update to save your changes

Options

  • Embeds
  • Social share bars
  • Slide-ins
  • Double opt-in confirmation messages

Watch out for

  • You must have a Mailchimp API key ready to connect the services
  • If using double opt-in, users are only added to the list after they confirm via email

Tips

  • Refresh your website or click update after connecting the API to ensure the integration syncs correctly
  • Customize the success message to remind users to check their email for confirmation if using double opt-in

Highlights

Your Mailchimp is successfully connected. It was super simple.

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