There are many things that can be done to minimize the chance of your Mailchimp EDM going directly to your subscribers spam folder. These include not using spammy words (e.g. You’re a Winner! and Viagra)in your email, having enough text in your campaigns, adding necessary DNS SPF and DKIM records for your domain and so […]
Archives for August 2016
Understanding Categories in Mailchimp API v3
I’m working with a large online flower seller here in Sydney, Australia. They want to use Mailchimp more effectively for their EDM and are having an integration between Mailchimp and their ecommerce software developed (to use the features of Mailchimp E-Commerce – previously eCommerce360). The developer of the integration asked about how a category is […]
Getting Mass Public Emails into Mailchimp
Many shopping centres, airports, hospitals, restaurants and events (concerts, sports, trade and so on) provide free Wi-Fi internet access. For people to be able to login to use the free internet, those connecting generally need to provide their email addresses. I help large and small organizations (including some of Australia’s largest stadiums) use this data […]
How to use AWS to Extract Massive ZIP Files
I use Google Drive to store my data. I also use Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive but like the integration of Google Drive with Inbox by Google and other Google apps that I use. In order to backup my data I’ve used Datto Backupify for several years and all had appeared to be going well. Backupify […]
How many of my subscribers will Mailchimp accept?
As you’re viewing this post then you’re likely already aware that Mailchimp won’t accept all your subscribers that you try to import into your list. Email addresses that are likely to result in low deliverability or high spam complaint rates won’t be accepted by Mailchimp; these include role-based email addresses and disposable email addresses such […]
The easy way to print a list of folders and files in Windows
Here are some very quick and simple instructions on how to create a text file listing all files and folders in a certain Windows directory. It’ll only take a minute. Windows 10 Instructions In Windows Explorer go to the location of the folder which you want to print a contents list. Press Alt -> D on […]
Why Mailchimp won’t accept Mailinator
A client of mine noticed, when importing a large number of email addresses into their Mailchimp list, that all Mailinator email addresses were being identified as having syntax errors. An import or even integration wouldn’t get Mailchimp to accept these email addresses. The client had even tried to add the subscribers one-by-one into their list which just […]
Learn Mailchimp for Property Sales and Rentals
Whether you’re an estate agent, property owner or private seller you’re sure to benefit from effective email marketing. EDM using Mailchimp is simple, takes just minutes, is cost efficient and gets great results. Book Your Place! Get started with Mailchimp class for Estate Agents In this training, by Mailchimp listed Expert Trainer Gary, you’ll learn how […]
Mailchimp for Selling Property
We’re currently selling our house in West Pymble, New South Wales, Australia. As I make my living from helping organizations get more sales from EDM, specifically Mailchimp, I often analyse how sales people use, or don’t use, email marketing. House and property sellers that use Mailchimp effectively get incredible results from their campaigns; I’ve trained […]
How to Resubscribe Someone in Mailchimp
In Mailchimp, the means with which an unsubscribed subscriber may be resubscribed vary depending on various factors. There is no single solution to resubscribe an unsubscribed person in your list. Here are the basics around the re-subscription process: If a subscriber unsubscribes themselves, how do they resubscribe? If a person unsubscribed by clicking an unsubscribe […]
