MailChimp2
Version
0.98.3b (last update on Feb 13, 2013)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
25
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
20 March 2009
There was a previous Joomla module that had much the same functionality, but there were several problems with it: it wasn't Joomla 1.5 native, it wasn't GPL, and there was a security hole in it. So we've completely rewritten the module. This one is J1.5 native, it is GPL, and we've left out the security hole.
Usage: From the admin site, provide your MailChimp user name and password, and the mailing list id of the list you want the user to subscribe to. From the front side, the user types in his or her email address and clicks the submit button. The module does an AJAX call to the subscription program, so there is no page refresh.
It worked out of the box and without any problems. It does require for you to pay close attention on how to get a couple of lines of information from ChimpMail but they made a great video tutorial.
Watch the tutorial and you will integrate this great sign-up module in 5 minutes or less.
Thank you for such great work on this module!
JLChavezPV
Watch the tutorial and you will integrate this great sign-up module in 5 minutes or less.
Thank you for such great work on this module!
JLChavezPV
I been looking for a simple module that would include mailchimp connection without having to many issues I didn't want to manage my mailchimp from joomla so this was just perfect and in time as I was press on time.
Thank you
Thank you
Did everything I needed in moments. Clean and uncluttered. Recommended.
Works great but i think that you cannot override its layout!
Owner's reply
Hi, thank you for using the module!
We've been working on supporting more languages and increasing support for the fields available in MailChimp's form designer.
Template overrides are our most-requested new feature! We want to support template designers who want to use MailChimp2, so we will release an MVC update as soon as possible.
I've just started working with MailChimp and was thrilled to find this module. It is simple to install and just works like it should!
I would love to see a way to change the button text and add a pre-text message inside the module setup but I can't fault you for wish list items.
Great work & thanks!
I would love to see a way to change the button text and add a pre-text message inside the module setup but I can't fault you for wish list items.
Great work & thanks!
Owner's reply
Hi, we're glad you're enjoying the extension.
You can change your button text by editing the module's language file for your language.
After the module is installed, you will find the default (English) language file at /language/en-GB/en-GB.mod_mailchimp2.ini
Change the text in quotes to your new value.
This plugin should be rated excellent, but due to a change to MailChimp API calls, it won't function after January 16th 2012.
The warning from mailchimp is as follows:
Your MailChimp account is using the login() API method which will be disabled in the near future.
I hope the developers can patch this module to work with the new API calls, as it is by far the best mailing list module!
The warning from mailchimp is as follows:
Your MailChimp account is using the login() API method which will be disabled in the near future.
I hope the developers can patch this module to work with the new API calls, as it is by far the best mailing list module!
Owner's reply
Please make sure you're running the latest version of the module. It uses the current MailChimp API (version 1.3) and also supports both Joomla 1.5 and 1.7, so it should be nowhere near end-of-life.
This module was exactly what I wanted for integration with a Mailchimp list, as I wanted something I could position on a sidebar WITH the content it was related to taking center stage, and not a whole page just devoted to signup for the list. It worked perfectly straight away and looks great. I had one technical problem which was solved very quickly and completely. I cannot recommend this product more highly.
I love this module. I've spent the past two days trying to make others work so I was glad to discover this one! I have one problem though... If I set it to display extra fields, I get a couple of hidden fields displaying. If I set it to hide extra fields, I only see email and there are two more required fields (first and last name) - so the sign-up doesn't work. What I want is to be able to display just the required fields. If I can't do that, I'm back to square one.
Would be great if this extension came with a bit more support. Otherwise, it is a great module and I would highly recommend it!
Would be great if this extension came with a bit more support. Otherwise, it is a great module and I would highly recommend it!
I had installed this on numerous clients sites and now it no longer works. Firstly I thought it was a mailchimp issue but they checked everything and all was working correctly.
I contacted the developer and still have yet to hear from them. This was weeks ago. I'm so disappointed because this is what I needed. Shame
I contacted the developer and still have yet to hear from them. This was weeks ago. I'm so disappointed because this is what I needed. Shame
Owner's reply
Please make sure you're running the current version of the module, as MailChimp has deprecated earlier versions of their API. The current version of the module used the current 1.3 version of the MailChimp API. We're sorry we can't always answer support questions in a timely fashion, but as this is a free extension we can only provide support on an as-available basis.
It's OK - what a great idea, to have a module that lets users sign up directly with your MailChimp list.
However, in spite of what the developer has stated, you CANNOT have more than one list sign up on the same page.
Is this is a problem due to the AJAX? Who knows, but I cannot say because requests for information from the developer have gone unanswered.
One list on any one page - for us, this is a serious limitation. Combined with the lack of response from the developer gives this extension a blow par score.
Probably have to buy a commercial extension if you want a really integrated solution
However, in spite of what the developer has stated, you CANNOT have more than one list sign up on the same page.
Is this is a problem due to the AJAX? Who knows, but I cannot say because requests for information from the developer have gone unanswered.
One list on any one page - for us, this is a serious limitation. Combined with the lack of response from the developer gives this extension a blow par score.
Probably have to buy a commercial extension if you want a really integrated solution
This plugin has worked great for our sign ups from day one and have never had a problem with it.
We recently added two interest groups to the list in Mailchimp and checked the box in the backend of joomla to show interest groups but only one shows up not both.
So not too sure what is going on there, but all the same a good plugin, just wish there was a support forum somewhere.
We recently added two interest groups to the list in Mailchimp and checked the box in the backend of joomla to show interest groups but only one shows up not both.
So not too sure what is going on there, but all the same a good plugin, just wish there was a support forum somewhere.
Very simple and works great.
The backend coding is very good and is easy to customise the look.
However, after I installed this module and adjusted the module settings it wasn't working and I was a bit frustrated. I searched the developer's website but nothing was written about this problem - the email I was inputting in the sign up wasn't validating because I am loading the module into a Joomla article. When I looked in the code I noticed that in the file "send_to_mc.php" the $_POST['email'] variable wasn't right for my situation so I changed it to $_POST['amp;email'] and it worked from that point onwards.
Hope this helps someone in the future.
Other from that, great work to the developer!
The backend coding is very good and is easy to customise the look.
However, after I installed this module and adjusted the module settings it wasn't working and I was a bit frustrated. I searched the developer's website but nothing was written about this problem - the email I was inputting in the sign up wasn't validating because I am loading the module into a Joomla article. When I looked in the code I noticed that in the file "send_to_mc.php" the $_POST['email'] variable wasn't right for my situation so I changed it to $_POST['amp;email'] and it worked from that point onwards.
Hope this helps someone in the future.
Other from that, great work to the developer!
Simple yet effective module. Does what it says on the tin. Thanks for making this available. two thumbs up!
Really enjoy this module, it was easy to install and css. One thing though is there a way to make Extra Fields required?
Thanks
Thanks
It worked without a hitch. Simple to setup and run. Mailchimp seems like a great solution for smaller groups.
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