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Select a trigger from Amazon SES

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Amazon SES, a trigger could be "New Verified Identity."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Mailchimp

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Mailchimp, the action could be "Archive Subscriber."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amazon SES + Mailchimp integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Amazon SES and Mailchimp

What is Amazon SES and how does it work with Mailchimp?

Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is a cloud-based email sending service designed to help digital marketers and application developers send marketing, notification, and transactional emails. When integrating Amazon SES with Mailchimp, we use triggers like 'New Subscriber' or 'Campaign Sent' from Mailchimp to automate email sends via Amazon SES. For instance, when a new subscriber is added in Mailchimp, an automated welcome email can be sent through Amazon SES.

Do I need a developer to integrate Amazon SES with Mailchimp?

While integrating Amazon SES with Mailchimp can involve some technical steps, our platform simplifies the process without the need for in-depth coding skills. By setting up specific triggers and actions, such as automatically sending emails via Amazon SES when a subscriber joins a list in Mailchimp, we make it straightforward for users.

Can I track email metrics after integrating Amazon SES with Mailchimp?

Yes, you can track key email metrics such as delivery rates and open rates. Though the integration handles sending emails based on triggers like 'New Campaign Created', you would need to analyze reports from both Mailchimp for engagement stats and Amazon SES for delivery insights.

What kind of data can be synchronized between Amazon SES and Mailchimp?

The integration allows synchronization of mailing lists and campaign activities. When actions such as 'List Updated' occur in Mailchimp, that data can be used to trigger certain functions in Amazon SES like initiating automatic follow-up emails or capturing bounces more efficiently.

Is it possible to automate responses using Amazon SES when an event occurs in Mailchimp?

Yes, it is possible. For example, upon detecting a trigger like 'Campaign Sent' from Mailchimp, automated follow-up messages or thank you emails can be sent via Amazon SES. This setup ensures timely interactions without manual intervention.

What are some common use cases for integrating these two platforms?

Common use cases include sending automated welcome emails via Amazon SES triggered by new sign-ups on Mailchimp or consolidating bounce data from campaigns sent through both services for better analytics. These automations help streamline communication strategies effectively.

Can the integration handle large volumes of email transactions effectively?

Yes, by leveraging the capacity of both platforms—Mailchimp’s campaign management features paired with the robust delivery capabilities of Amazon SES—the integration is well-suited for handling large volumes of automated emails triggered by various list activities or campaign creations efficiently.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

New Verified Identity
Triggers when a new identity is verified in SES.
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Scheduled
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- Audience
- Status
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Audience
- Link
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- Track all links clicks
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Store
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Store
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Audience
- Segment or Tag
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Audience
- Email Address
  Required
Action
Write

- Campaign
  Required
Action
Write
- Audience
- Tag name
  Required
Action
Write
- Tag name
  Required
- Company
  Required
- Address1
  Required
- Address2
- City
  Required
- State
  Required
- Zip
  Required
- Country
  Required
- Phone
- Permission_reminder
  Required
- Email_type_option
  Required
- From_name
  Required
- From_email
  Required
- Subject
- Language
  Required
- Notify_on_subscribe
- Notify_on_unsubscribe
- Double_optin
- Marketing_permissions
- Use_archive_bar
Action
Write
- Audience
- Email Address
  Required
- Delete Contact
Action
Write
- Campaign
  Required
Action
Write
- Audience
- Segment or Tag
  Required
- Email Address
  Required
Action
Write
- Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Audience
- Tag name
  Required
Action
Search
- Name
  Required
- Campaign Name
- Audience
- Segment or Tag
  Required
- Email Subject
  Required
- Preview_text
- From_name
  Required
- From Email Address
  Required
- To_name
- Content Type
Action
Search or write
- Name
  Required
- Audience
- Audience
- Email Address
  Required
- New Email
- Status
  Required
- Double_optin
- Update Existing
- Replace Groups
- Groups
- Language
  Required
- Tag(s)
Action
Search or write

- Sender Address
- Subject
- Body
- To_addresses
- Cc_addresses
- Bcc_addresses
- Format
- Reply_addresses
- Return_path
Action
Write
- Audience
- Trigger each time a subscriber opens an email
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Audience
Triggers when a new audience is added to your MailChimp accounts.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Audience
- Note_about_samples
Trigger
Instant
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- Audience
Trigger
Instant
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- Audience
- Note_about_samples
Trigger
Instant
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- Campaign Name
- Audience
- Segment or Tag
  Required
- Email Subject
  Required
- Preview_text
- From_name
  Required
- From Email Address
  Required
- To_name
- Content Type
Action
Write
- Campaign
  Required
Action
Write
- Audience
- Email Address
  Required
- Tag name
  Required
- Properties
Action
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- Audience
- Email Address
  Required
- New Email
- Status
  Required
- Double_optin
- Update Existing
- Replace Groups
- Groups
- Language
  Required
- Tag(s)
Action
Write
- Audience
- Segment or Tag
  Required
- Email Address
  Required
Action
Write
- Audience
- Email Address
  Required
- Note
  Required
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Store
  Required
- Email Address
  Required
Action
Search
- Name
  Required
- Audience
Action
Search
- Audience
- Tag name
  Required
Action
Search or write

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