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The “Fundies”

These are what we consider to be the “fundamental” articles on using Mailchimp effectively… if you’ve not checked them out yet… make sure you do!

Mailchimp Fundies

Audiences

Why Mailchimp works best with one audience. Read >>>

Segmentation

How to segment your audience for success. Read >>>

Database

How does Mailchimp’s database Actually work? Read >>>

Automations

How a Mailchimp Automation actually works. Read >>>

Deliverability

Best Practices for hitting the inbox. Read >>>

Marketing Fundies

Avatars

Knowing the ‘who’ when it comes to your marketing. Read >>>

The Path

Where does email marketing fit in with other marketing activity? Read >>>

Planning

Planning for successful email marketing. Read >>>

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Subject Lines

Subject Lines

You’ve got to get your email opened… and a good subject lines is an essential part of your toolkit – use them right (and our suggestions) to get the open

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The Perfect Fit

The Perfect Fit

Don’t make it difficult for your customers to say yes…don’t put up unnecessary barriers. Make sure your potential clients know why you are the perfect fit, so that buying from you is a no brainer.

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MailChimp Groups vs Tags

MailChimp Groups vs Tags

Mailchimp Tags vs Mailchimp Groups How to decide which you should be using..."There has to be an answer..."Struggling to understand who your customer actually is?...and what motivates them? Use this FREE Customer Avatar Worksheet to develop your marketing activities...

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The power of signals of proof…

The power of signals of proof…

The most powerful signals of proof usually come in two main varieties…from someone we know and trust personally, or from a trusted body. If you need someone to help with your Mailchimp…(hint: you’re already in the right place!)…I’m a Certified Mailchimp Expert.

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Testing An Automation

Testing An Automation

Testing an automation is as important as building one. You NEED to test so that you are confident they are gong to the right people at the right time. This Gmail ‘+’ hack will help.

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The importance of a clear out

The importance of a clear out

It’s amazing what you find lurking in your cupboards. Cleaning your Mailchimp audience (getting rid of the zombies) is easier than cleaning out your wardrobe! And what’s better is that it benefits you in two ways.

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Contacting Mailchimp

Contacting Mailchimp

Sometimes, even here at Chimp Answers, we can’t solve your issues… and you need to speak direct to Mailchimp. Here’s how you can contact Mailchimp directly.

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See In Colour

See In Colour

…before we hired Chimp Answers to help with our marketing, all we could see was black and white… now, we see in colour

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Email Matters

Email Matters

Times are challenging for everyone, and email is still one of the great ways you can communicate with people – but only if you do it the right way

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Taking Care Of You

Taking Care Of You

What’s your Kryptonite when it comes to work?… and are you letting it guilt you into ignoring it because you think you need to ‘push through’?… think again

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Tracking Link Clicks in Emails

Tracking Link Clicks in Emails

Can you track links in emails and update people’s information? Why would you want to?… This article will set the record straight and make it clear to see what options are available

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Learning SEO

Learning SEO

I recently went on an SEO conference and i picked up some useful search tips. Here’s the things I learnt – including the no click search.

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Mailchimp News: September 2019

Mailchimp News: September 2019

Struggling to understand who your customer actually is?...and what motivates them?Use this FREE Customer Avatar Worksheet to develop your marketing activities with a specific person in mind and ensure you know what to say and where to say it.Download it now!...

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Mailchimp Update May 2019

Mailchimp Update May 2019

UPDATED Monday 20th May 10am (London BST) On Monday December 9th, Chimp Answers is running a live, one day training event on how to build an email marketing system using Mailchimp. The training will be recorded and made available to all attendees. If you're struggling...

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Mailchimp and Shopify

Mailchimp and Shopify

Not Kissing in a Tree Anymore?
There was a time, not long ago, where Mailchimp and Shopify were all happy and in love… 

…but then something changed… and now Mailchimp users who have Shopify e-commerce sites are thinking that it’s curtains.

…but is it?

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Audiences are the new lists

Audiences are the new lists

Struggling to understand who your customer actually is?...and what motivates them? Use this FREE Customer Avatar Worksheet to develop your marketing activities with a specific person in mind and ensure you know what to say and where to say it. Download it now!...

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Authentication – Done For You

Authentication – Done For You

Hey guys, if you're interested in getting your main email domain authenticated, which will massively improve your chances of getting an email into an inbox (and not the spam/promo folder), then we might be able to help each other. I'm looking to record some videos...

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Who are YOU racing?

Who are YOU racing?

Recently, on Facebook (where I seem to be spending lots of time!), someone I know was feeling a bit in the dumps. His business wasn't progressing as fast as some of his contemporaries and he was struggling to understand why he was, in his eyes, failing. Now, more than...

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