WordPress subscriber e-mails — may I use them for a mailing list?

  • mlawrence1966 · Member ·

    OK – I have downloaded e-mails for all of my WordPress subscribers. There is also an article that mentions using this list for Mailpoet, which is a third party mail manager.

    HOWEVER, I want to make sure I’m 100% according to Hoyle here. All of the subscribers that I downloaded in the CSV using the “Download subscribers as CSV option”are WORDPRESS subscribers, not e-mail subscribers.

    Can I use their e-mail addresses in a separate e-mail manager (like Mailchimp) to send them e-mails?

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

  • aleone89 · Staff ·

    Hey there,

    Many thanks for reaching out!

    All of the subscribers that I downloaded in the CSV using the “Download subscribers as CSV option”are WORDPRESS subscribers, not e-mail subscribers.

    These are those who have subscribed to your site via email.

    Can I use their e-mail addresses in a separate e-mail manager (like Mailchimp) to send them e-mails?

    Yes that is totally possible.

    Out of curiosity, are you looking to create a newsletter for the site: michaeljlawrence.blog, using a third party? I might be able to offer some advice and insights on how to achieve those end goals.

    Looking forward to hearing from you!

  • mlawrence1966 · Member ·

    Thanks for getting back to me. :)

    Yes, I’m setting up a newsletter for michaelawrence.blog. I’m giving ConvertKit a whirl. Mailpoet looked like a good option, but would require me to upgrade my WP plan to accommodate plugins.

  • mlawrence1966 · Member ·

    resolved

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