MailChimp Marketing Mini-Course: Part 3.04—How to Create a Simple Signup Form in MailChimp

In our previous tutorial, we set up our first list in MailChimp. Now, it's time to create a simple signup form. This guide will walk you through the process of creating the form. In the next tutorial, we'll cover how to integrate that form into your website. Let's dive in!

Accessing Signup Forms in MailChimp

First, navigate to your MailChimp dashboard. Click on your list, and you’ll see a tab labeled Signup Forms. Click on it, and you'll be presented with several form options that you can create and later embed on your website.

Exploring Signup Form Options

MailChimp offers various types of forms:

For now, we will focus on creating a basic signup form using the Embedded Forms option.

Creating an Embedded Signup Form

To create an embedded form, click on the Embedded Forms option. You'll see several styles to choose from:

For most users, the Classic form is the best choice. It offers a good balance of functionality and aesthetics.

Customizing Your Signup Form

Once you've selected your form style, you can customize it using the options on the side panel:

Next, consider the form width. While you can specify a pixel width, leaving it blank allows the form to adjust to your page's size, making it more mobile-responsive.

Enhancing Your Form

You have additional options to enhance your form:

Once you've configured these settings, your form is ready to go. You can copy and paste the HTML code at the bottom of the page to embed it on your website.

Preparing for Integration

In our next tutorial, we'll demonstrate how to integrate your MailChimp form into a website. We'll use a WordPress blog as an example, though MailChimp can be integrated into any site. WordPress is particularly user-friendly for this purpose.

For now, create your first form. It doesn't have to be perfect—just something functional that you can practice with. Join us in the next tutorial to learn how to embed your form on your website.

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