Automate welcome emails with discount codes via Mailchimp and Gmail

This is an n8n template that Automate welcome emails with discount codes via Mailchimp and Gmail

Who's it for Perfect for e-commerce businesses, SaaS companies, course creators, and service providers who want to automatically nurture new subscribers with personalized welcome emails and discount codes. If you're looking to boost conversions from your website signup forms and create a professional onboarding experience, this workflow is your solution.

How it works This workflow creates a seamless subscriber onboarding process: 1. Webhook receives signup data from your website form (name, email, timestamp, source) 2. Mailchimp integration automatically adds the subscriber to your email list with their name 3. Gmail sends personalized welcome email with a discount code and branded content 4. Error handling ensures the welcome email sends even if Mailchimp fails

The workflow is triggered instantly when someone submits your website signup form, creating a professional first impression that can significantly improve customer engagement and conversion rates.

How to set up Requirements - Mailchimp account with an active audience/list - Gmail account with OAuth2 access - Website or landing page with a signup form - Basic HTML/CSS knowledge for email customization (optional) Step-by-step setup

1. Configure Mailchimp Integration - Create or identify your Mailchimp audience - Replace YOURMAILCHIMPLISTID with your actual list ID - Add your Mailchimp API credentials in n8n - Set up any custom merge fields you need (FNAME is included by default)

2. Set Up Gmail Credentials - Add your Gmail OAuth2 credentials in n8n - Ensure the sending email account has appropriate permissions - Test email delivery to avoid spam folder issues

3. Customize the Welcome Email - Replace [Your Business Name] with your actual business name - Update the discount code (WELCOME15) with your preferred offer - Modify the shop URL (https://your-website.com/shop) to your store. - Update social media links with your actual profiles - Customize colors, fonts, and branding to match your business.