Learn how to integrate Eventbrite and Mailchimp to easily add your event attendees to an email list using Zapier. This guide helps you keep in touch with attendees efficiently and effortlessly after your event.
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Integrating Eventbrite with Mailchimp is a smart move if you host events and want to stay in touch with your attendees.
Eventbrite is great for managing events and selling tickets, but once your event is over, you want to keep the conversation going.
This is where Mailchimp steps in as a powerful tool for sending follow-up emails, newsletters, and updates.
By connecting these two tools, you can automatically add event attendees to your Mailchimp email list.
This means attendees receive thank-you emails, event recaps, or invitations to future events without you lifting a finger.
It's a way to keep your audience engaged and ensure they remember you, long after your event has ended.
Common Challenges
When trying to integrate Eventbrite with Mailchimp, many people run into a few common issues:
1. **Setting Up the Connection**
This can be confusing if you're not familiar with using external services like Zapier.
2. **Correct Attendee Addition**
Ensuring that only the correct attendees are added to your email list can be challenging, especially if your events have sections or categories.
3. **Data Privacy Concerns**
Many people worry about data privacy and want to ensure that attendee information is secure and properly handled.
4. **Tracking Changes**
Keeping track of changes, such as if someone unsubscribes from your list, can be tricky if not set up correctly.
How to Integrate?
Here's a simple step-by-step guide to help you link Eventbrite with Mailchimp using Zapier:
1. **Sign Up or Log In**: First, make sure you have an account with Zapier. You can sign up for free if you don't have one.
2. **Create a New Zap**: Once logged in, click on "Make a Zap." This is where you'll set up the integration.
3. **Choose Eventbrite as Trigger App**: Search for Eventbrite and select it as your trigger. This is the app where the information starts.
4. **Set Trigger Event**: Choose "New Attendee Registered" as your trigger event. This tells Zapier to act whenever someone registers for your event on Eventbrite.
5. **Connect Eventbrite**: You will need to log into your Eventbrite account through Zapier. Follow the prompts to connect your account.
6. **Select Your Event**: Choose the event you want to use for this Zap. You might have several, so pick the one you wish to track.
7. **Choose Mailchimp as Action App**: Now, search for Mailchimp and select it as the action app. This is where the information will go.
8. **Set Action Event**: Choose "Add/Update Subscriber" as your action. This ensures the attendee gets added to your email list.
9. **Connect Mailchimp**: Log into your Mailchimp through Zapier and allow access so they can work together.
10. **Set Up Subscriber**: Choose the list where you want to add the attendees. Map any necessary fields, like name and email address.
11. **Test Your Zap**: Run a test to make sure everything is set up correctly. This helps catch any errors before attendees are added.
12. **Turn On Zap**: Once everything looks good, turn on your Zap to start adding attendees to your Mailchimp list automatically.
