How can I create a checkbox in Webflow that allows users to agree to receive a newsletter and be added to Mailchimp if they select yes?
Published on
September 22, 2023
To create a checkbox in Webflow that allows users to agree to receive a newsletter and be added to Mailchimp if they select yes, you can follow these steps:
- Drag and drop a new checkbox element onto your Webflow project canvas.
- Double-click on the checkbox element to open its settings panel.
- In the settings panel, you can customize the appearance of the checkbox by adjusting properties like size, label text, and placeholder text.
- Once you have set the visual properties to your liking, you'll need to connect the checkbox to Mailchimp.
- To connect the checkbox to Mailchimp, you'll need to integrate Mailchimp into your Webflow project. In the Webflow Designer, go to the Project Settings and select the Integrations tab.
- Find the Mailchimp integration option and click on the "Connect" button.
- Follow the instructions provided to authenticate and integrate your Mailchimp account with Webflow.
- After you have integrated Mailchimp, go back to the checkbox element's settings panel.
- In the settings panel, you should see a new option for "Integrations." Open this section.
- Under "Form submission," select the "Mailchimp" option.
- You will now need to specify the Mailchimp list and the field mapping.
- Select the Mailchimp list where you want the subscriber data to be sent.
- In the field mapping section, you will need to choose the appropriate Mailchimp fields for each value you want to capture from the checkbox (e.g., first name, last name, email address).
- Make sure to map the checkbox value to the appropriate Mailchimp field that represents the agreement to receive the newsletter.
- Save your changes and publish your site to make the checkbox functional.
By following these steps, you can create a checkbox in Webflow that allows users to agree to receive a newsletter and be added to Mailchimp if they select yes. This integration ensures a seamless experience for your users and simplifies the process of capturing and managing newsletter subscriptions.
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