
Squarespace Email Campaigns: The Complete Migration Guide from Mailchimp
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
- Export contacts from Mailchimp as CSV
- Ensure CSV format: email, first name, last name (in this order)
- Import CSV into Squarespace Email Campaigns
- 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
- Go to Email Campaigns dashboard
- Click 'Create' then 'Mass'
- Choose a template or start blank
- Add content: text, images, buttons, blog posts, products
- 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
- Subscribe to Email Campaigns
- Remove Mailchimp connections from your site
- 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