Secure My WP Site – MailChimp Integration

Add MailChimp newsletter subscriptions to your WordPress site through sidebar widgets and registration integration.

Prerequisites

Before using the plugin:

  1. Secure My WP Site – Login plugin must be installed and activated
  2. Valid MailChimp API key
  3. MailChimp list/audience ID

Core Features

  • MailChimp API integration
  • Registration form integration
  • Sidebar widget support
  • Double opt-in support
  • AJAX-powered forms
  • Responsive design
  • User-friendly interface
  • Auto-subscription during registration

Quick Start

  1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/secure-my-wp-site-mailchimp
  2. Make sure Secure My WP Site – Login plugin is installed and activated
  3. Activate the plugin through WordPress admin
  4. Go to the MailChimp settings page to configure your API key and list ID
  5. Add the subscription form widget or enable registration integration

Configuration

Options API Settings

  • API Key: Your MailChimp API key
  • List ID: Target audience/list identifier
  • Double Opt-in: Enable/disable confirmation emails

Widget Settings

  • Customizable widget title
  • Optional description text
  • First name field
  • Last name field
  • Email field
  • AJAX form submission

Registration Integration

  • Optional subscription checkbox
  • Automatic list addition
  • User data synchronization
  • Double opt-in support

Admin Features

Settings Management

  • API configuration
  • List management
  • Double opt-in toggle
  • Widget customization

Form Management

  • Registration integration
  • Widget placement
  • Form validation
  • Error handling

Integration Support

  • Works with Secure My WP Site – Login plugin
  • Compatible with all themes
  • Supports custom widgets areas
  • AJAX-powered submissions

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  1. Plugin Not Activating
    • Verify Secure My WP Site – Login is installed and active
    • Check PHP version requirement
    • Ensure WordPress version is compatible
  2. API Connection Issues
    • Verify API key is correct
    • Check List ID validity
    • Confirm API permissions
  3. Form Not Working
    • Check JavaScript is enabled
    • Verify API settings
    • Clear cache after changes

Security Best Practices

  1. Keep API key secure
  2. Use double opt-in when possible
  3. Regular API key rotation
  4. Monitor subscription activity
  5. Keep plugin updated

Styling Options Widget Form

  • Responsive layout
  • Mobile-friendly design
  • Customizable widths
  • Success/error messages

Registration Form

  • Integrated checkbox styling
  • Consistent form layout
  • Mobile optimization
  • Clear messaging

Requirements

  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
  • Secure My WP Site – Login plugin installed and activated
  • Valid MailChimp account and API access

Important Notes

  • API key must have proper permissions
  • Double opt-in recommended for GDPR compliance
  • Forms are mobile-responsive
  • AJAX submissions provide smooth user experience

License

GPLv2 or later

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