=== ChimpBridge - Create and Send Mailchimp Campaigns ===
Contributors: linksoftware
Tags: mailchimp, newsletter, email marketing, campaign, mailchimp integration
Requires at least: 4.1
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.3.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Write and send Mailchimp campaigns directly from WordPress in the familiar interface your team already knows.

== Description ==

## Send Mailchimp Campaigns Without Leaving WordPress

ChimpBridge connects WordPress to your Mailchimp account so your team can write, preview, and send newsletters without touching Mailchimp.com. If they already know WordPress, they're ready to go.

## Built for Teams That Work in WordPress
Mailchimp's native interface isn't built for content teams. ChimpBridge brings campaign creation into WordPress, where your writers are already working. Draft, revise, and collaborate the same way you do with blog posts. Send when you're ready.

## Collaborate Without Giving Everyone Mailchimp Access
Give multiple contributors the ability to write and review campaigns without handing out Mailchimp.com credentials. ChimpBridge lets each person do their job without exposing your full Mailchimp account.

## Keep Your Email Marketing Consistent
The harder it is to send a newsletter, the less often it gets done. By moving the writing process into WordPress, ChimpBridge removes the friction that slows teams down and keeps your email marketing on schedule.

## ChimpBridge Features

* Connect to your Mailchimp account in seconds
* Create campaigns in the WordPress editor without ever visiting Mailchimp.com
* Preview campaigns before sending to your full audience
* Send test emails to any address before you commit
* Insert common Mailchimp merge tags from a convenient sidebar

## ChimpBridge Pro
[ChimpBridge Pro](https://chimpbridge.com/upgrade?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin-repository&utm_content=chimpbridge-pro) unlocks additional features for teams that need more control:

* **Segments:** Target specific segments of your Mailchimp audience
* **Footer:** Customize exactly what appears in the footer of your emails
* **Templates:** [Wrap campaigns in a custom email template](https://chimpbridge.com/support/how-to-add-a-custom-email-template-to-chimpbridge-pro/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin-repository&utm_content=chimpbridge-pro)
* **Archive:** [Publish a viewable archive of past campaigns on your site](https://chimpbridge.com/support/how-to-create-a-wordpress-newsletter-archive-with-chimpbridge-pro/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin-repository&utm_content=chimpbridge-pro)

[Learn more about ChimpBridge Pro](https://chimpbridge.com/upgrade?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin-repository&utm_content=chimpbridge-pro).

## Feedback

If ChimpBridge has simplified your email workflow, a five-star review goes a long way. For support or questions, [reach out to us](https://chimpbridge.com/support?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin-repository&utm_content=feedback) and we'll get back to you.

## More Resources

* [Features](https://chimpbridge.com/features?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin-repository&utm_content=visit)
* [Upgrade to Pro](https://chimpbridge.com/upgrade?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin-repository&utm_content=visit)
* [Blog](https://chimpbridge.com/blog?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin-repository&utm_content=visit)
* [Support](https://chimpbridge.com/support?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin-repository&utm_content=visit)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need a paid Mailchimp account to use ChimpBridge? =
No. A free Mailchimp account works fine.

= Can I send a test email before sending to my full list? =
Yes. You can send a preview email to any address before sending to your audience. Your campaign is saved as a draft in Mailchimp and the test is dispatched from there.

= Does ChimpBridge support Mailchimp merge tags? =
Yes. ChimpBridge supports Mailchimp merge tags. A sidebar meta box lets you insert common tags like EMAIL, PHONE, and ADDRESS directly into your campaign.

= Does ChimpBridge support Mailchimp templates? =
The free version does not support custom templates. [ChimpBridge Pro](https://chimpbridge.com/upgrade?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin-repository&utm_content=faq) lets you choose from custom email templates or create your own.

= Can I display my sent campaigns on my site? =
The free version does not include an archive feature. [ChimpBridge Pro](https://chimpbridge.com/upgrade?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin-repository&utm_content=faq) lets you publish a viewable archive of all campaigns sent through the plugin.

= Can I customize campaign sender settings? =
Yes. You can adjust the From Name, From Email, and To Name for each campaign. [ChimpBridge Pro](https://chimpbridge.com/upgrade?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin-repository&utm_content=faq) adds the ability to customize your campaign footer as well.

== Screenshots ==

1. Create and send a Mailchimp campaign to your newsletter list just like a blog post!
2. Customize the sender and name for your Mailchimp campaign
3. Send a test email to make sure all looks well before you finish

== Changelog ==

= 1.3.0 =
* Tested with WordPress 7.0.
* Interface changes.
* Minor bug fixes.

= 1.2.5 =
* Fix when getting handling notifications by user ID.

= 1.2.4 =
* Tested with WordPress 6.9.
* Requires PHP 7.4 or higher.

= 1.2.3 =
* Interface changes.
* Tested with WordPress 6.2.

= 1.2.2 =
* Interface changes.
* Tested with WordPress 6.1.

= 1.2.1 =
* Interface changes.
* Minor bug fixes.

= 1.2.0 =
* New Merge Tag Support: EMAIL, PHONE, and ADDRESS.
* Interface changes.

= 1.1.5 =
* Interface changes.
* Minor bug fixes.

= 1.1.4 =
* Wording tweaks

= 1.1.3 =
* Wording tweaks

= 1.1.2 =
* Tweak to help/description wording

= 1.1.1 =
* Removing list limit

= 1.1 =
* Fix for editing published content

= 1.0.1 =
* Tweak to the confirmation message before sending

= 1.0 =
* Initial version
