> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guides.seenmarkets.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Email Marketing Integrations

> Sync your vendors and shoppers to Flodesk or Mailchimp

## Overview

Connect your Seen Markets account with Flodesk or Mailchimp to automatically sync your vendor and shopper lists for email marketing. You can also export lists manually if you prefer to use a different email marketing platform.

## Setting Up Integrations

Visit [seenmarkets.com/settings/email-services](https://seenmarkets.com/settings/email-services) to connect your email marketing accounts:

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### Flodesk Integration

1. **Get Your API Key**

   * Visit [Flodesk's API Key Guide](https://help.flodesk.com/en/articles/8128775-about-api-keys)
   * Follow instructions to create an API key
   * Copy the generated key

2. **Connect to Seen Markets**
   * Click "Connect Flodesk" button
   * Paste your API key in the form
   * Save the connection

### Mailchimp Integration

1. **Get Your API Key**

   * Visit [Mailchimp's API Key Guide](https://mailchimp.com/help/about-api-keys/)
   * Generate a new API key
   * Copy the generated key

2. **Connect to Seen Markets**
   * Click "Connect Mailchimp" button
   * Paste your API key in the form
   * Save the connection

## Syncing Your Lists

### Vendor List Sync

Access your vendor list at [seenmarkets.com/marketing-vendors](https://seenmarkets.com/marketing-vendors) to:

1. View all vendors across your markets
2. Select vendors to sync
3. Click "Sync to Email List"
4. Choose your connected platform
5. Confirm the sync

### Shopper List Sync

Access your shopper list at [seenmarkets.com/marketing-customers](https://seenmarkets.com/marketing-customers) to:

1. View all shoppers who have:
   * Joined your community
   * Entered giveaways
   * Visited your markets
2. Select shoppers to sync
3. Click "Sync to Email List"
4. Choose your connected platform
5. Confirm the sync

## Manual Export Option

If you prefer not to set up API integrations, you can export your lists manually:

### Exporting Vendors

1. Go to marketing-vendors page
2. Select vendors to export
3. Click "Export CSV"
4. Import the CSV into your preferred email marketing platform

### Exporting Shoppers

1. Go to marketing-customers page
2. Select shoppers to export
3. Click "Export CSV"
4. Import the CSV into your preferred email marketing platform

## Best Practices

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  <Accordion icon="key" title="API Security">
    * Keep API keys secure - Don't share keys publicly - Rotate keys
      periodically - Remove unused integrations
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="users" title="List Management">
    * Sync lists regularly - Verify sync success - Remove duplicates - Maintain
      list segments
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="envelope" title="Email Marketing">
    * Follow email marketing laws - Respect opt-out requests - Maintain clean
      lists - Track engagement metrics
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion icon="rotate" title="How often should I sync?">
    Sync your lists whenever you have new vendors or shoppers. Regular syncs
    ensure your email lists stay current.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="file-csv" title="What's included in the CSV export?">
    Exports include contact information and basic profile details while
    maintaining privacy and data protection standards.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="shield" title="Is my data secure?">
    Yes, all integrations use secure API connections, and we never store your
    email marketing platform's API keys in plain text.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Vendor Management" icon="users" href="/essentials/vendor-management">
    Manage your vendor relationships
  </Card>

  <Card title="Send Updates" icon="paper-plane" href="/essentials/send-update">
    Communicate with your vendors
  </Card>

  <Card title="Giveaways" icon="gift" href="/essentials/giveaways">
    Grow your shopper community
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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