Report: How to Manage and Import Contacts in Squarespace
Manage your contacts efficiently to understand and engage with your audience better through the Contacts menu. Here's everything you need to know:
View Contacts
- Access all contacts through the Contacts menu
- Sort by name, email address, and other details
- Filter using tags or advanced search options
- View detailed interactions by clicking on individual contacts
- Edit contact names using the pencil icon
Squarespace Customer Account Details
Import Subscribers
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Upload Multiple Subscribers:
- Click "Add Subscribers" > "Upload a List"
- Upload CSV file
- Select or create mailing list
- Confirm marketing acceptance
- Review and import
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Add Individual Subscribers:
- Click "Add Subscribers" > "Add Individual Subscriber"
- Enter name and email
- Choose mailing list
- Confirm marketing acceptance
Organize Contacts
- Add up to 250 unique tags for internal organization
- Create segments using filters like:
- Account status
- Subscription details
- Purchase history
- Donation information
- Membership status
- Save up to 5 segments for quick access
Manage Marketing Preferences
- Track contacts who accept marketing communications
- Handle unsubscriptions manually or through automated links
- Monitor subscriber changes through weekly email reports
Additional Features
- Add internal notes for customer details
- Export contacts to CSV files
- Edit contact information
- Delete contacts (with important considerations for active subscriptions)
Best Practices
- Keep contact information updated
- Use tags for efficient organization
- Regular backup through exports
- Monitor subscriber reports for audience insights
- Review marketing permissions regularly
Security and Privacy
- Internal notes and tags are not visible to customers
- Follow proper unsubscription procedures
- Handle contact deletion carefully, especially for active accounts
- Maintain customer privacy in exported data
Remember: Changes to contacts can affect customer accounts, orders, and subscriptions. Always consider these relationships before making major changes.