ActiveCampaign: Creating a contact list

Demo summary
Shows the process of creating a new list for a specific campaign, including adding a list URL and description.
Step-by-step
- Enter a name for the list, such as 'monthly email campaign'
- Add a company website URL in the list URL section
- Enter a list description to explain the list's purpose to yourself and other workspace users
- Click Add to create the list
Options
- Use the list for email newsletters
- Use the list for automations
Tips
- Add a list description to help other users in your workspace understand how the list operates
- Include your store URL to maintain a connection with your recurring campaign patterns
Highlights
“it's a good feature to have for yourself”
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