How Does Mailchimp Integrate With Canva?

How Does Mailchimp Integrate With Canva?

Mailchimp is a popular email marketing platform that allows businesses to create and send emails to their subscribers. Canva, on the other hand, is a graphic design tool that enables users to create stunning visual content. When Mailchimp integrates with Canva, it provides users with a seamless experience of designing and sending visually appealing emails.

Designing Beautiful Emails with Canva

Canva offers a wide range of customizable templates for various purposes, including email designs. With its drag-and-drop interface and extensive library of graphics, fonts, and images, Canva makes it easy for anyone to create visually stunning emails.

When you integrate Mailchimp with Canva, you can access your Mailchimp contact list directly within Canva's interface. This integration simplifies the process of designing personalized emails for your subscribers.

Creating Custom Templates

To get started, log in to your Mailchimp account and go to the "Templates" section. Here, you can find pre-designed email templates or create your own custom template using HTML code.

Note: If you're new to HTML coding, don't worry! Mailchimp provides a user-friendly interface for creating custom templates without any coding knowledge.

Integrating Canva with Mailchimp

To integrate Canva with Mailchimp:

  • Open Canva and select the "Email Header" template or choose a blank canvas.
  • Edit the template or start from scratch by adding text, images, shapes, and other design elements.
  • Note: Keep in mind the branding guidelines of your business while designing the email.
  • In Canva's editor menu on the left side, click on the "Mailchimp" tab.
  • Connect your Mailchimp account by entering your Mailchimp login credentials.
  • Select the desired Mailchimp list that you want to use for sending emails.
  • Note: Make sure you have set up your contact list in Mailchimp beforehand.
  • Save your design and give it a relevant name for easy reference.

Sending Emails with Mailchimp

Once you have designed your email in Canva and integrated it with Mailchimp, you can easily send it to your subscribers. Simply follow these steps:

  1. In Canva, open the design you want to send as an email.
  2. Click on the "Publish" button located at the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Select "Mailchimp" as the publishing option.
  4. Choose the desired email list from Mailchimp or create a new one directly from Canva if needed.
  5. Edit the subject line and add a preview text for your email.
  6. Note: Craft an engaging subject line to entice recipients to open your email.
  7. Publish your design to send it as an email campaign through Mailchimp.

In Conclusion

The integration between Mailchimp and Canva makes designing and sending visually appealing emails a breeze. With Canva's intuitive interface and vast collection of design assets, combined with Mailchimp's powerful email marketing features, businesses can create engaging emails that capture their audience's attention. So why wait? Start integrating Mailchimp with Canva and elevate your email marketing campaigns today!