How can I successfully add a Mailchimp subscribe form to my Webflow site following the Webflow University tutorial?
To successfully add a Mailchimp subscribe form to your Webflow site following the Webflow University tutorial, you can follow these steps:
Sign up for a Mailchimp account: If you don't already have one, go to Mailchimp's website and sign up for an account. Mailchimp offers a free plan that allows you to send up to 10,000 emails per month to up to 2,000 subscribers.
Set up a mailing list in Mailchimp: Once you have signed up and logged into your Mailchimp account, create a new audience, also known as a mailing list. This is where your subscribers will be stored.
Generate the Mailchimp form code: In your Mailchimp account, go to the Audience dashboard and click on the "Signup Forms" tab. Choose the form type you want to use, such as "Classic" or "Super Slim." Customize the form design and fields according to your preferences. Once done, click on the "Copy/paste" tab to access the form code.
Add the form code to your Webflow site: Switch to your Webflow designer and navigate to the page where you want to add the Mailchimp form. Drag and drop an Embed element onto your page, typically where you want the form to appear. Open the settings panel for the Embed element and paste the Mailchimp form code in the appropriate field.
Style and customize the form (optional): If you want to style the form to match your website's design, you can use Webflow's visual CSS editor or add custom CSS. Select the form element and apply styles to it using the "Styles" tab on the right panel. You can change the font, colors, size, alignment, and more.
Test the form: Preview your Webflow site to see how the form looks and functions. Enter a test email address and click the submit button to verify that the form is successfully capturing email addresses and sending them to your Mailchimp audience.
Set up email automation (optional): If you want to set up automated email campaigns in Mailchimp, you can explore the automation features within your Mailchimp account. This allows you to send welcome emails, follow-up messages, or scheduled newsletters to your subscribers automatically.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully add a Mailchimp subscribe form to your Webflow site using the Webflow University tutorial. Remember to save and publish your site for the changes to take effect.
