MailChimp Newsletter Sidebox

[carlwhat]

Update just posted:
Fixes bug in API integration; adds instructions for changing Zen Cart newsletter page; moves log to logs folder; removes double opt in.

from the latest code:

 function mailchimp_add($email) {
    $mailchimp = new MailChimp(BOX_MAILCHIMP_NEWSLETTER_API_KEY);
    $reply = $mailchimp->list_add_subscriber([
       'id_list' => BOX_MAILCHIMP_NEWSLETTER_ID,
       'email' => $email,
       'status' => 'pending'
    ]); 

not sure how that removes the double opt-in, as still in a pending status v subscribed status.

few things:

• this is a nicely done integration. @swguy install instructions on his website are a tad clearer. (https://www.thatsoftwareguy.com/zenc...l#installation)
• correct me if i'm wrong, but it also seems that with an observer, one could eliminate the need to modify core code; except for includes/modules/pages/account_newsletters/header_php.php. that notifier for NOTIFY_HEADER_ACCOUNT_NEWSLETTER_UPDATED seems like it would need the email address. not really sure how that notifier would work with only having a boolean...
• while i am not a fan, one could add another(!) config to indicate whether one wanted customers to double opt-in or be immediately subscribed.
  

[carlwhat]

from the latest code:

 function mailchimp_add($email) {
    $mailchimp = new MailChimp(BOX_MAILCHIMP_NEWSLETTER_API_KEY);
    $reply = $mailchimp->list_add_subscriber([
       'id_list' => BOX_MAILCHIMP_NEWSLETTER_ID,
       'email' => $email,
       'status' => 'pending'
    ]); 

not sure how that removes the double opt-in, as still in a pending status v subscribed status.

ok, dig in... and you find this:

    public function list_add_subscriber(Array $options)
    {
        // Check required params
        if ( ! isset($options['id_list']) OR ! isset($options['email']))
        {
            throw new MailChimpException('Parameters not set on '.__METHOD__);
        }

        $endpoint = '/lists/' . $options['id_list'] . '/members/';
        $payload = [
            'email_address' => $options['email'],
            'status' => 'subscribed', 
            // 'status' => isset($options['status']) ? $options['status'] : 'pending',
        ]; 

so the double opt-in is removed. not really sure why it would be done here as opposed to the original call to mailchimp_add.

[swguy]

For those concerned about the upcoming MailChimp API deprecation: if you upgrade your version of my MailChimp integration, you have nothing to worry about; the latest version uses MailChimp 3.0.

[ideasgirl]

Is it compatible with ZC 1.5.6?

[swguy]

Yes. All my mods now work with 1.5.6.

[irishshoppercom]

In Europe to comply with GDPR a tick box is now necessary for the use to tick to confirm they want to subscribe so an extra field is required.

In above posts it states extra coding can to added to include any aditional fields but I haven't a clue how to do this.
Has anyone achieved this which is necessary if you have any viewers in the EC.

Thank you.

Trevor

[delia]

To my knowledge there are no specific requirements for a tick box. Mailchimp does have GDPR fields and there's more information here: https://mailchimp.com/help/collect-c...th-gdpr-forms/ It specifically states that Mailchimp Subscribe is not compatible with GDPR fields and Certain styles of pop-up forms are not compatible with GDPR fields. In other words, these issues lie in mailchimp, not in a sidebox designed to their specs.

[swguy]

My stuff still uses the double opt-in (IIRC) so you get the confirmation of subscribe you are looking for. It's hard for me to believe you have to enter your email *and* check a box.

[irishshoppercom]

This is what is required to comply with GDPR.

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[swguy]

Ok, here's the thing: you can add a checkbox to the form if you want.

I just don't think you need it. It's a double opt-in system. They get an email saying "Are you sure you want this?" that they have to click a button on.

If you want to hire someone to add a checkbox to the form, go to the commercial help wanted forum at the bottom of this page.