How to embed mailchimp form in wordpress

If you’re a business owner or blogger, you know the importance of building an email list. And one of the most popular email marketing platforms is Mailchimp. But how do you integrate your Mailchimp form into your WordPress website? In this article, we’ll show you how to embed a Mailchimp form in WordPress using two different methods.

Method 1: Using the Mailchimp Plugin

The easiest way to embed a Mailchimp form in WordPress is by using the official Mailchimp for WordPress plugin. This plugin allows you to create and customize your Mailchimp forms directly from your WordPress dashboard. Here’s how to do it:

1. Install and activate the Mailchimp for WordPress plugin from the WordPress plugin repository.
2. Go to the plugin’s settings page and click on the “Forms” tab.
3. Click on the “Add New” button to create a new form.
4. Choose the type of form you want to create (inline, popup, or widget) and click “Next”.
5. Customize your form by adding fields, changing the design, and adding any necessary integrations.
6. Once you’re satisfied with your form, click on the “Save” button.
7. Copy the shortcode provided by the plugin.
8. Go to the page or post where you want to add the form and paste the shortcode into the text editor.
9. Save or publish your page/post and your Mailchimp form will now be embedded on your WordPress website.

Method 2: Using Contact Form 7 and Mailchimp

Another way to embed a Mailchimp form in WordPress is by using the popular Contact Form 7 plugin. This method is useful if you already have a contact form on your website and want to add a Mailchimp opt-in checkbox to it. Here’s how to do it:

1. Install and activate the Contact Form 7 and Contact Form 7 MailChimp Extension plugins.
2. Go to the Contact Form 7 settings page and create a new form or edit an existing one.
3. Add a new field to your form and choose “Mailchimp” from the dropdown menu.
4. In the “Mailchimp Settings” section, enter your Mailchimp API key and select the list you want to add subscribers to.
5. Customize the label and checkbox options as desired.
6. Save your form and copy the shortcode provided by Contact Form 7.
7. Go to the page or post where you want to add the form and paste the shortcode into the text editor.
8. Save or publish your page/post and your Mailchimp opt-in checkbox will now be added to your contact form.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with embedding your Mailchimp form, here are a few troubleshooting tips:

• Make sure you have the correct API key and list selected.
• Clear your website’s cache and refresh the page.
• Check for any conflicts with other plugins or your theme.
• If using the Contact Form 7 method, make sure you have the Mailchimp extension activated.

By following these methods, you can easily embed a Mailchimp form in your WordPress website and start growing your email list. Have you tried these methods? Let us know in the comments.