I need a way to easily send emails to my customers from AWeber.
I’ve tried using the AWeber REST API to no avail. I’ve also tried using the AWeber SMTP service in combination with Sendgrid.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to connect AWeber to Clickfunnels via the Mailchimp SMTP service.
The Benefits Of Using Mailchimp
I like using Mailchimp because it’s super easy to get started with. You’ll only need to provide a name and an email address for the account. From there, you can customize the email content and design.
Mailchimp also provides analytics so you can easily see how many people are opening and engaging with your mailings. You can use the tool to track the performance of past campaigns and use that data to optimize future efforts.
Why Use The SMTP Service?
The SMTP service is an email delivery service that’s totally free. You’ll need to provide an SMTP server and a domain. From there, you can start sending emails immediately.
If you already have an email service provider, you can use the SMTP service to easily transition your existing email lists and campaigns over to Mailchimp.
How To Configure Mailchimp To Work With Aweseb
To get started, visit this link and log in using your email address and password.
After logging in, you’ll see a dashboard that looks like this:
- Click the Get started button
- Fill out the required fields
- Make sure you select SMTP from the drop-down menu
- Click the Submit button
You’ll then be brought to a confirmation screen where you can enter your credit card details if you’d like to continue renting mailchimp’s services. Once you enter these details, you’ll be brought back to the dashboard.
From there, you can continue configuring the service by clicking the Usage stats tab on the top right of the screen. You’ll then see a detailed overview of how many emails you’ve sent and received with stats on your past campaigns.
You can also click the Settings tab on the top right to change many aspects of the service including the templates you use for your mails and the volume you’re allowed to send out each month. When you’re finished, click the Save changes button at the bottom.
These settings will then be applied to your current campaigns and you’ll be able to send your first mail later that day.
Create A Mailchimp List
The first thing you need to do is create a list called Customers with a subject line of New list member.
To do this, visit this link and log in using your email address and password.
After logging in, you’ll see a dashboard that looks like this:
- Click the Get started button
- Fill out the required fields
- Click the Lists link
- Click New list to create a new list
- Enter a name for your new list
- Click the Save button
When you create your list, you’ll immediately see a confirmation screen with a link back to the dashboard. If you’d like to get more details about your new list, click the link and you’ll be brought to a screen that explains everything you need to know:
- What is a Mailchimp list?
- How many emails can I send per day?
- How do I turn off the list after it’s been activated?
- How do I send a welcome email to new subscribers?
- How do I download a list of subscribers as a.csv file?
Connect Your AWeber List To Mailchimp
Once you have your Mailchimp list, it’s time to connect your AWeber list to it. Visit this link and log in using your email address and password.
Once logged in, you’ll see a dashboard that looks like this:
- Click the Lists link
- Click Attach
a file - Click the Choose file button
- Select the.csv file you
created in the previous step - Click the Attach button
A confirmation screen will then appear telling you that your file has been uploaded successfully. You can click the Save changes button at the bottom of the screen to continue editing your list’s attachment settings.
Configure The Delivery Of Your Email Mails
Now that you have your AWeber list connected to Mailchimp, it’s time to configure the delivery of your email mails. You’ll need to do this for both your current and new lists. For the new list, it’s best to visit this link and log in using your email address and password.
After logging in, you’ll see a dashboard that looks like this:
- Click the Usage stats tab on the top right
- Click the Lists link for your lists
- Click the Settings link to open your lists’ settings
- Under the Subscribers section, you’ll see a drop-down menu with three choices
- Select Email delivery from the drop-down menu
- Enter your own email address
- Select Save changes to continue
When you select Email delivery from the drop-down menu, you’ll see a screen that explains all of the options you have. From here, you can specify how you want your emails to be delivered (Push, Pull, or Auto-responder) and configure a lot of the details including the FROM, SUBJECT, and BODY of the email.
Configure The Auto-Responders For Your Email List
You’ll want to take a little bit of time to set up automatic responses to emails from your list. Visit this link and log in using your email address and password.
After logging in, you’ll see a dashboard that looks like this:
- Under the Settings section, click the Auto-Responders tab
- Click the New auto-responder button to create a new one
- Enter a name for your new auto responder
- Enter a subject line for your new auto-responder
- Under the Triggers section, you’ll see a drop-down menu with four options
- Select New email from the drop-down menu
- Enter your email address
- Select Save changes to continue
When you first set up your auto-responders, you’ll be prompted to choose a template that you’ll use for the replies. You can choose from a variety of templates including Sales, Company, and General.
You can click the Save changes button at the bottom of the screen to continue configuring your new auto responder.