Active Campaign <-> MERGEDANALYTICS INTEGRATION SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
Follow the steps below to get the information needed to configure integration between MergedAnalytics and Active Campaign.
Step 1. In Active Campaign….Click on “Settings “
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Step 2 – Once in “SETTINGS” please select” DEVELOPER”
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Step 3. You will need both the URL and API credentials when configuring the Active Campaign integration in MergedAnalytics so keep this information handy!!!!
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Step 4. Login to the MergedAnalytics Portal.
With your mouse hover over the” +” sign and select “Add New API Configuration”
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Step 5. Configure the integration between Active Campaign and MergedAnalytics
- In the “External API Choice” field select “ActiveCampaign”
- Paste the Key from Active Campaign in the “API Key” field
- Paste the URL in the “Your API Access URL” field
- Give the campaign a name in the “Unique Configuration Name” field
- When finished press “SUBMIT”
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You are now ready to CREATE YOUR SHORT URL(s) with Active Campaign integration
Step 6. – You are now ready to create a SmartLink
Hover over the “+” and select “VZIT.CO Short URL”
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Step 7. Configure the following to create your SmartLink
- “Originating ESP/CRM” – Select ActiveCampaign
- “Final URL Type” – Select the “Destination” radio button
- “Final Destination URL” – This is the landing page you want the recipients to end up on
- “Where Users are referred from “ – This is where they start from . In this case I would do the following….http://activecampaign.com/email-blast-062620
- “Friendly Name” – This is to help you locate this short url later on if needed within the M.A Portal
- “Special Tag Request” – In this scenario this setting can be left blank and is not needed
- Press Submit
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Step 8 – Copy your newly created SmartLink and place it in the email template you are sending out in Active Campaign.
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