Integrate Onvocado with AWeber: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

Enhance your marketing efforts by connecting Onvocado with AWeber. This integration lets you easily sync your customer data, automate email updates, and use AWeber’s email tools directly within Onvocado, simplifying your communication process.

  • Written by Onvocado Staff |
  • December 16, 2024

Before we get into the steps to set up the integration, let’s take a moment to understand how connecting Onvocado with AWeber can help your business:

  • Automated Email Updates: Save time by setting up automated emails that respond to customer activity within Onvocado.
  • Smarter Audience Targeting: Use AWeber’s tools to organize your audience into groups for more focused and relevant outreach.
  • Personalized Communication: Send tailored emails at just the right time, based on what your customers need or prefer.
  • Streamlined Data Management: Keep your customer information in sync between platforms for a smoother and more accurate workflow.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

  1. Active Accounts:
    • An active Onvocado account.
    • An active AWeber account.

Step-by-Step Integration Guide

1. Start by Logging into Your Onvocado Account

Begin by accessing your Onvocado account:

  1. Log In:
    • Navigate to the Onvocado login page and enter your credentials to access your dashboard.
  2. Select the Desired Campaign:
    • Once logged in, go to the Campaigns section.
    • Choose the campaign you want to integrate with AWeber and Navigate to "Publish" Settings

2. Access the AWeber Integration Form

Within the "Publish" settings:

  1. Locate Integrations:
    • Once in your campaign's "Publish" page, scroll to the  the integrations menu, find and click on the "Browse More Integrations" button:

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  2. Select AWeber:
    • From the list of available integrations, select "Connect to AWeber". This action will open the AWeber integration window where you'll input your credentials and establish a secure OAuth connection.

3. Configure AWeber Integration Details

Once the connection is established the AWeber integration form will appear.

a. Integration Name

  • Field: Integration Name
  • Description: Provide a name for this integration. This helps in identifying the integration, especially if you have multiple integrations set up.
  • Action: Enter a descriptive name, e.g., "AWeber Email Marketing Integration".

b. Select Your AWeber Audience

  • Field: AWeber Audience
  • Description: Choose the specific audience (previously known as a list) from AWeber where you want to sync your Onvocado leads.
  • Action:
    1. Click on the "AWeber Audience" dropdown.
    2. Select the desired List from the dropdown of available List for your AWeber account.

Note: If you haven't set up a List in AWeber yet, you'll need to create one before proceeding.

c. Configure Field Mapping

Mapping your internal Onvocado fields to AWeber fields ensures that data is correctly transferred and utilized in your email campaigns.

i. Internal Field

  • Description: These are the labels of the form elements used in your Onvocado widget.
  • Action: Review the list of internal fields displayed on the left side of the mapping section.

ii. External Field

  • Description: These are the corresponding field names in AWeber where the data will be sent.
  • Action: For each internal field, select the appropriate AWeber field from the dropdown on the right.

Important: Ensure that the Email field is mapped and marked as active since it's mandatory for AWeber.

iii. Activate All Fields (Optional)

  • Feature: All Fields Active Checkbox
  • Description: Toggles the activation state of all field mappings.
  • Action: Use this checkbox to quickly activate or deactivate all mappings based on your preference.

4. Save and Activate the Integration

After configuring all necessary fields:

  1. Review Your Settings:
    • Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
    • Verify that the Email field is mapped and active.
  2. Save Changes:
    • Click the "Done" button to save and activate the integration.
  3. Confirmation:
    • A success message, such as "Save successful!", will appear, indicating that the integration has been successfully set up.

5. Test the Integration

To ensure that everything is working as expected:

  1. Add a Test Lead:
    • Create a new lead in Onvocado and submit the form.
  2. Verify in AWeber:
    • Log into AWeber and check if the new lead appears in the selected audience with the correct data mapped.
  3. Troubleshoot if Necessary:
    • If the lead doesn't appear or data is mismatched, revisit the integration settings to ensure that all fields are correctly mapped and that the API credentials are accurate.
    • If the lead doesn’t appear or the data isn’t mapped correctly, revisit the settings to ensure the fields are mapped properly and the API credentials are accurate.

Tips for a Smooth Integration

  • Make the Most of AWeber’s Tools: After setting up the integration, take advantage of AWeber’s automation and audience segmentation features to get the most value from your connected platforms.
  • Maintain Field Accuracy: Ensure that the fields in Onvocado align with those in AWeber to prevent errors and guarantee seamless data synchronization.

Common Issues and How to Resolve Them

  1. Missing Required Fields

    Issue: Essential lead information, such as the Email field, is missing in AWeber.
    Fix: Double-check that all required fields are properly mapped in the integration settings and that the Email field is active.

  2. Permission Issues

    Issue: The integration cannot authenticate or execute actions.
    Fix: Confirm that your AWeber account has the appropriate permissions to access and manage audiences and contacts through the API.

Conclusion

Integrating Onvocado with AWeber allows you to unlock the full potential of your email marketing. By automating data syncing and utilizing AWeber’s powerful CRM and email tools, you can improve customer engagement, simplify your workflows, and achieve better results for your business. Follow the steps in this guide to set up the integration with ease and start enhancing your marketing efforts today.

If you run into any issues or have questions during the process, our support team is here to help!