🏁 Getting Started with Mailchimp Discount Plugin #
Welcome to the WooCommerce Mailchimp Discount plugin — a powerful tool to grow your email list while rewarding your customers with discounts. Follow the steps below to get up and running quickly.
✅ Step 1: Install & Activate the Plugin #
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Upload the plugin ZIP file via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
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Click Install Now, then Activate.
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Once activated, a new menu item called Mailchimp Discount will appear in your WordPress admin sidebar.
🐵 Step 2: Configure Mailchimp Settings #
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Navigate to Mailchimp Settings.
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Enter your Mailchimp API Key.
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Choose your Audience/List ID.
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Optionally enable:
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Add Signup Source: Track the signup origin.
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Double Opt-in: Require users to confirm their subscription via email.
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Webhook URL: Used for syncing events between your site and Mailchimp.
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🎁 Step 3: Set Up Discount Rules #
Go to Discount Settings to configure how your coupons are generated:
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Discount Type: Percentage or fixed amount.
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Coupon Code Length & Prefix.
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Exclude Categories or Sale Items.
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Set Validity: Number of days and expiry date format.
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Minimum/Maximum Purchase: Optional controls for coupon eligibility.
✨ Step 4: Customize the Popup #
Under Popup Settings, decide when and where the subscription popup appears:
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Show on home page or specific pages/categories.
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Trigger on button click, exit intent, or timed delay.
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Adjust popup dimensions and animation effects.
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Set popup text and embed the form with
{WCMD_FORM}.
🎨 Step 5: Style the Appearance #
Go to Appearance Settings to match the popup to your store’s theme:
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Choose colors for the popup, buttons, and messages.
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Customize submit button text.
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Set form width and alignment.
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Edit the success message using
{COUPONCODE}for dynamic display.
📩 Step 6: Configure Email Content #
Under Email Settings, personalize the confirmation email:
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Email From Name and From Email
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Email Subject
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Email Body: Use this to include a thank you message and coupon details.
🚀 You’re Ready! #
Save all your settings and test the popup on your site. Now, new subscribers will receive discount codes automatically, helping you build your list and boost conversions!
