=== MW - Lists Sync for MC ===
Author: Merav Ben Harush
Author URI: https://meravwebs.com
Tags: woocommerce, mailchimp, automation, email marketing, sync
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically sync WooCommerce customers to specific Mailchimp lists based on the product categories they purchase.

== Description ==

**Stop treating your customers like a monolith.** If a customer buys a mountain bike, they probably don't want your weekly newsletter about yoga mats. **MW - Lists Sync for MC** solves the "one-size-fits-all" marketing problem by creating a direct bridge between your **WooCommerce product categories** and your **Mailchimp audiences**.

When a customer places an order, this plugin checks what they bought and instantly adds them to the corresponding Mailchimp list. It's the easiest way to ensure your marketing is relevant, personalized, and—most importantly—profitable.

### Why use Category-Based Sync?
Most integrations just dump everyone into one "Master List." This leads to high unsubscribe rates and low engagement. By segmenting customers at the moment of purchase, you can trigger automated welcome sequences that actually match their interests.

### Freemium & Premium
The free version allows you to map up to **2 lists**. For the premium version with unlimited mappings, contact us: info@meravwebs.com

### Core Features
* **Automated Mapping:** Link specific WooCommerce categories to specific Mailchimp lists.
* **Real-Time Sync:** Data is sent to Mailchimp as soon as the order is processed.
* **Seamless Integration:** Works quietly in the background without slowing down your checkout.
* **Precision Targeting:** Perfect for stores with diverse product ranges (e.g., Clothing, Electronics, Home Decor).

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== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folders to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Navigate to **WooCommerce > Settings > Mailchimp Sync**.
4. Enter your Mailchimp API Key.
5. Start mapping your product categories to your Mailchimp lists!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this work with multiple categories? =
Yes! If a customer buys products from three different categories, they will be synced to the three corresponding Mailchimp lists you have mapped.

= Do I need a Mailchimp API Key? =
Yes. You can generate one for free within your Mailchimp account under **Account > Extras > API Keys**.

= Does it sync guest checkouts? =
Absolutely. As long as the customer provides an email address during checkout, the plugin will sync their data regardless of whether they have a registered account.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Category Mapping Screen** - Easily assign Mailchimp lists to your WooCommerce categories.
2. **API Settings** - Simple connection setup using your Mailchimp API key.

== External services ==

This plugin connects to an API to obtain the lists from your Mailchimp account, it's needed to show the lists information in the settings.

It sends the customer information when a new order is placed and matched the settings.
This service is provided by "Mailchimp": terms of use - https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/, privacy policy - https://mailchimp.com/legal/prior-privacy-policy/.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
