Free WordPress Email Marketing Automation Plugin – Mailmint

Why You Need Email Marketing Automation

1. 24/7 Lead Nurturing

• Automatically follow up with abandoned cart users, new subscribers, and recent buyers

2. 5X More Conversions

• Automated emails generate 5.3x more conversions than bulk campaigns (Source: HubSpot)

3. Save 10+ Hours Weekly

• Set up sequences once → works forever without manual effort

4. Personalization at Scale

• Send dynamic product recommendations based on user behavior

5. Recover Lost Revenue

• Abandoned cart emails recover 15-30% of lost sales

MailMint Free vs Pro: Feature Comparison

Feature	Free Version	Pro Version
Email Automation	Basic	Advanced
Pre-built Templates	5+	50+
WooCommerce Triggers		+Advanced
SMS Notifications
A/B Testing
Advanced Segmentation
Unlimited Contacts	(500)

Pro Tip: Upgrade if you need SMS follow-ups or complex segmentation

How to Set Up MailMint (Free Version)

Follow Video Tutorial

Step 1: Install the Plugin

1. Go to WordPress → Plugins → Add New

2. Search for “MailMint” → Install & Activate

Step 2: Connect Your Email Service

1. Navigate to MailMint → Settings

2. Choose SMTP provider:

   • SendinBlue

   • Mailgun

   • SendGrid

   • Custom SMTP

Step 3: Create Your First Automation 

1. Go to Automations → Add New

2. Select trigger:

   • New subscriber

   • Abandoned cart

   • Order completed

3. Design email sequence:

   • Delay between emails

   • Personalization tags

   • Conditional logic

Step 4: Add Subscription Forms

1. Use built-in form builder

2. Place via:

   • Shortcodes

   • Gutenberg block

   • Widgets

Step 5: Test & Activate

• Send test emails to yourself

• Monitor performance in Analytics dashboard

5 Powerful Automation Workflows

1. Abandoned Cart Recovery

• Trigger: Cart abandoned for 1 hour

• Sequence:

  1. “Forgot something?” (1 hour later)

  2. “Your cart is expiring!” (24 hours later)

  3. “Last chance + 10% discount” (48 hours later)

2. New Customer Onboarding

• Trigger: First purchase

• Sequence:

  1. Thank you + guide

  2. Product usage tips

  3. Loyalty program invite

3. Post-Purchase Upsell

• Trigger: Order completed

• Sequence:

  1. Complementary product suggestion

  2. Limited-time bundle offer

4. Re-Engagement Campaign

• Trigger: No activity for 30 days

• Sequence:

  1. “We miss you” message

  2. Exclusive comeback offer

5. Birthday/Anniversary

• Trigger: Date-based

• Sequence:

  1. Personalized gift

  2. VIP discount

Pro Version Exclusive Features

1. WooCommerce Advanced Triggers

• Send emails based on:

  • Specific product purchases

  • Order value thresholds

  • Customer lifetime value

2. SMS Notifications

• Combine emails with text messages for:

  • Order confirmations

  • Shipping updates

  • Flash sale alerts

3. Visual Automation Builder

• Drag-and-drop interface for complex workflows

4. Dynamic Coupons

• Auto-generate personalized discount codes

SEO Benefits of Email Automation

1. Lower Bounce Rates

• Engaged email subscribers visit 3X more pages

2. Branded Search Traffic

• Customers searching your newsletter/content offers

3. Backlink Opportunities

• Shareable lead magnets attract natural links

4. Improved Dwell Time

• Automated content recommendations increase session duration

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is MailMint really free?

Yes! Free version includes unlimited automations

Q: Does it work with WooCommerce?

Yes! Native integration for cart/order triggers

Q: Can I import existing contacts?

Yes – CSV import available

Q: How many emails can I send?

Free: 500/month | Pro: Unlimited

Q: Is there a learning curve?

Beginner-friendly interface (watch our tutorial)

MailMint is the most powerful free alternative to tools like Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign for WordPress users.

Get Started Now:

1. Download Free Version

2. Watch Setup Guide

3. Upgrade to Pro for advanced features

Pro Tip: Pair with WPFunnels for complete marketing automation!

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