Report: How to Manage and Import Contacts in Squarespace

Report: How to Manage and Import Contacts in Squarespace

By Michael Chen

December 28, 2024 at 08:38 AM

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

Squarespace Customer Account Details

Import Subscribers

  1. Upload Multiple Subscribers:

    • Click "Add Subscribers" > "Upload a List"
    • Upload CSV file
    • Select or create mailing list
    • Confirm marketing acceptance
    • Review and import
  2. 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.

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