GroupList Auto Campaign WordPress Plugin
Learn how to configure the GroupList Auto Campaign WordPress plugin to automatically send email campaigns when you publish new posts.
Created: May 4, 2025
Last Updated: May 6, 2025
Developer: GroupList.io
Overview
The GroupList Auto Campaign WordPress plugin connects your WordPress site to your GroupList email marketing account. When you publish new content on your website, the plugin automatically creates and sends an email campaign to your subscribers, helping you maintain consistent engagement with your audience without any manual effort.
Key Benefits:
- Automatically send email campaigns when new posts are published
- No coding required - simple configuration through WordPress admin
- Customize sender information and campaign appearance
- Works with any post type (posts, pages, products, etc.)
- Maintains consistent communication with your subscribers
Setup Instructions
Important: This integration requires administrator access to your WordPress site and your GroupList account details.
Step 1: Install and Activate the Plugin
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
- Navigate to Plugins → Add New
- Search for "GroupList Auto Campaign"
- Click "Install Now" and then "Activate"
- Alternatively, download the plugin from the GroupList website and upload it manually
Step 2: Configure API Connection
- In your WordPress admin, go to "GroupList Settings" in the left sidebar
- Enter your GroupList API Key (found in your GroupList account under Settings → API Access)
- Enter your Brand ID (also found in your GroupList account)
- Enter the List ID for the subscriber list you want to send campaigns to
- Configure your "From Name" (e.g., "Your Website Name")
- Configure your "From Email" (e.g., "[email protected]")
- Click "Save Settings"
- Click "Test Connection" to verify your credentials are working
Step 3: Configure Campaign Settings
- Navigate to the "Campaign Settings" tab
- Choose which post types should trigger campaigns (Posts, Pages, Products, etc.)
- Select whether featured images should be included in campaigns
- Configure how post content should be formatted in campaigns
- Set up scheduling options (immediate or delayed sending)
- Click "Save Campaign Settings"
How It Works
The plugin creates a seamless workflow that connects your WordPress content creation with your email marketing efforts:
Automation Flow:
- You create and publish a new post or page on your WordPress site
- The plugin detects the new content being published
- A campaign is automatically created in GroupList with your content
- The campaign is formatted according to your settings
- The campaign is scheduled for sending based on your configuration
- Subscribers receive your new content in their inbox
- Campaign statistics are tracked in your GroupList dashboard
Campaign Content
By default, campaigns include the following elements from your WordPress post:
- Post title (as the email subject)
- Featured image (if enabled in settings)
- Post excerpt or introduction
- Full post content (or a configurable excerpt with "Read More" link)
- Author information (optional)
- Publication date (optional)
- Categories and tags (optional)
Customization Options
Template Customization
Customize how your campaign emails look:
- Go to the "Templates" tab in GroupList Settings
- Choose a base template design
- Customize header, footer, and body styling
- Add your logo and brand colors
- Customize button styles for "Read More" links
Content Filtering
Control which content triggers campaigns:
- Include or exclude specific categories
- Filter by tags or custom taxonomies
- Set up content rules based on custom fields
- Create exclusion rules for certain post types
Scheduling Options
Control when campaigns are sent:
- Immediate: Send as soon as content is published
- Delayed: Schedule campaigns for a specific time after publishing
- Digest Mode: Combine multiple posts into a single campaign
- Time Window: Only send campaigns during specific hours/days
Troubleshooting
Common Issues and Solutions
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| API Connection Failed | Verify your API Key and Brand ID are correct with no extra spaces |
| Campaigns Not Being Created | Check that your post type is included in the campaign settings |
| Missing Images in Campaigns | Ensure "Include Featured Image" is enabled in settings |
| Sending to Wrong List | Verify your List ID is correct in the plugin settings |
| Plugin Conflict Issues | Temporarily disable other email/marketing plugins to identify conflicts |
Testing Your Integration
- Enable "Test Mode" in the plugin settings
- Create and publish a test post
- Check the "Test Mode Log" to see campaign creation details
- Verify the test campaign was created in your GroupList account
- Send a test campaign to yourself to check formatting
While in test mode, campaigns are created but not automatically sent to your subscribers.
Frequently Asked Questions
By default, only new posts will trigger campaigns. However, you can enable the "Send on Update" option in advanced settings to also trigger campaigns when posts are significantly updated.
Yes, you can customize the email template using the built-in template editor. For advanced customization, you can also create custom templates using HTML and CSS in the "Custom Templates" section.
Yes, with the Pro version of the plugin, you can set up multiple list configurations based on content categories or types. For example, you could send product posts to one list and blog posts to another.
By default, a separate campaign will be created for each post. However, you can enable "Digest Mode" to combine multiple posts published within a specified time frame into a single campaign.
Yes, all campaigns created by the plugin are tracked in your GroupList dashboard. You can view opens, clicks, and other metrics. The plugin also includes a "Campaign Analytics" tab that displays performance data directly in your WordPress admin.