{"id":7726,"date":"2019-04-10T13:18:02","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T13:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/?p=7726"},"modified":"2019-09-17T11:58:15","modified_gmt":"2019-09-17T11:58:15","slug":"mailchimp-shopify-breakup-ecommerce-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/mailchimp-shopify-breakup-ecommerce-alternatives","title":{"rendered":"MailChimp and Shopify Breakup – What Should eCommerce Stores Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

MailChimp for Shopify \u2018integration\u2019 was a linchpin for many eCommerce store owners. Many of which are completely in shock when on 21st March, both the Giants (MailChimp and Shopify) parted ways by separate announcements. Yes! We won\u2019t be seeing an option of MailChimp and Shopify integration from now, and the existing integrated accounts are also given a \u2018sort of\u2019 notice period till May 12, 2019. The panic is natural because there\u2019s so much to do in so little time! <\/span><\/p>\n

So what options are left with current MailChimp and Shopify users?<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

For eCommerce store owners, this MailChimp and Shopify breakup is more than just another industry gimmick. The eStores need to follow some serious steps and make some sturdy decisions before the given date. So without wasting time, let\u2019s get down to business and look out for some practical options that these eCommerce stores can think to act upon. <\/span><\/p>\n

List of options for MailChimp and Shopify integrators,<\/b><\/h4>\n

1. Just sit back and relax till the actual date (12th May) arrives and wait for whatever is in store for the existing subscribers thereafter. (not recommended though!)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

2. Thinking of 3rd party integration options to continue working with both MailChimp and Shopify. <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

3. Manually importing all your subscribers’ data, customer list, and other important segments from Shopify to your MailChimp account.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

4. <\/span>Take the major shift of changing the eCommerce platform and opt for others like WooCommerce, BigCommerce, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

5. Manually Install MailChimp Site Code and continue to use MailChimp and Shopify separately.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

6. Go for other email service provider that works with Shopify such as Klaviyo, Drip, etc. <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The above-mentioned list has all the practical options that possibly an eCommerce store might think of opting upon this well-publicized MailChimp and Shopify breakup. Let\u2019s discover more in-depth procedure on each of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. The \u2018Relax and Wait\u2019 Option<\/i><\/b><\/h5>\n

The first option is to sit back and wait until 12th May! Of course, many of the eCommerce store owners will opt for this one either deliberately or out of confusion. We personally do not recommend this option as \u2018<\/span>water will be over your head<\/span><\/i>\u2019 by then. So, it is better to act fast and act smart by going for other MailChimp and Shopify alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Third-Party Integration<\/i><\/b><\/h5>\n

MailChimp for Shopify integration for new users has stopped! But, if you still want to take a look at how it worked before and want to experience the features, you can use third-party integration. There are many tools which support this integration via various features. The ones recommended by MailChimp itself are Zapier, ShopSync, and Automate.io. They\u2019ve even provided a detailed comparison between these three based on their vital features. Here\u2019s a glimpse of what they are offering…<\/span><\/p>\n

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Read more about this third-party integration on <\/span>MailChimp\u2019s Shopify Workarounds<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Manually Importing Data<\/i><\/b><\/h5>\n

The third alternative for eCommerce stores affected by this breakup is <\/span>manually importing all the subscribers’ data, customer lists, and other important segments from Shopify to your MailChimp account. But, it is easier said than done because there are a lot of aspects which needs attention in this manual importing. The import is tricky and not recommended when your eCommerce store,<\/span><\/p>\n