Squarespace Email Campaigns: The Complete Migration Guide from Mailchimp

Squarespace Email Campaigns: The Complete Migration Guide from Mailchimp

By Michael Turner

January 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM

Seamlessly transition your email marketing from Mailchimp to Squarespace Email Campaigns by following these steps:

Features Overview:

  • Full website and online store integration
  • Customizable campaign templates matching your site design
  • Automated email triggers for subscribers and customers
  • Product and blog post integration
  • Blog-to-campaign conversion
  • Built-in analytics
  • Subscriber segmentation

Step 1: Test with Free Trial Try Email Campaigns before committing. You can:

  • Create mailing lists
  • Draft campaigns
  • Send up to 3 mass campaigns Note: Keep Mailchimp active until your transition is complete.

Step 2: Import Contacts

  1. Export contacts from Mailchimp as CSV
  2. Ensure CSV format: email, first name, last name (in this order)
  3. Import CSV into Squarespace Email Campaigns
  4. Follow formatting guidelines to avoid import errors

Step 3: Build Your List Collect new subscribers through:

  • Newsletter blocks
  • Promotional pop-ups
  • Checkout sign-ups
  • Acuity Scheduling integration

Step 4: Create Campaigns

  1. Go to Email Campaigns dashboard
  2. Click 'Create' then 'Mass'
  3. Choose a template or start blank
  4. Add content: text, images, buttons, blog posts, products
  5. Customize fonts and colors

Step 5: Choose a Paid Plan Select based on:

  • Mailing list size
  • Monthly email volume
  • Monthly or annual billing preference

Step 6: Finalize Transition

  1. Subscribe to Email Campaigns
  2. Remove Mailchimp connections from your site
  3. Cancel Mailchimp subscription

Optimize Your Campaigns:

  • Follow email marketing best practices
  • Set up automated sequences
  • Monitor analytics for performance
  • Adjust strategies based on engagement data

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