Step 1: In your browser, navigate to www.mailchimp.com

Step 2: Sign up

Click on “Sign up” in the upper right corner of the page

Step 3: Enter your details

Here you will find a form to fill out with your Email address, desired User Name, and desired Password.

Step 4: Once you have filled out the form, click on “Get Started”

Step 5: Check your email

The last step will lead you to a page indicating there is an activation email in your inbox.

Check your Inbox for a message from Mailchimp and follow the instructions to activate and confirm your account

Step 7: Enter your personal information

This process will take you to another form to collect personal information such as Your Name and Your Last Name.

Enter the information and click Continue.

Step 8: The next page will be a form to collect information about your business.

Enter the information and click Continue

Step 9: The following screen will ask for your address.

Enter the information and click Continue

Step 10: Answer the questions about your business and click Continue

Step 11: Connect your Social Media account (if you so desire) and click Continue

Step 12: Let’s Go

You are now ready to create lists and send your first campaign! (A campaign is what MailChimp calls each email message you send to your subscribers.)

So now you are ready to send your first email campaign. But who will be receiving your communication?

A list must be created before you can send your first campaign or create a subscribe form to place on your website. Email addresses can be manually added or imported, but people need to opt-in or subscribe to your list.

That means you have sought their PERMISSION!