Kajabi ConvertKit Integration

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ConvertKit is a marketing platform that can help to grow your audience and increase sales by running email marketing campaigns for your Kajabi website. 

ConvertKit’s email marketing software can be integrated with Kajabi.

Key Takeaway:

Combining the two can be useful because whenever someone makes a purchase or submits a form on your Kajabi site, they will be automatically added to your list on ConvertKit.

With Kajabi, you can use ConvertKit to create opt-in forms, send follow-up emails, add tags, and set up automation.

How to Integrate ConvertKit and Kajabi

Integrating ConvertKit and Kajabi is simple. Here’s how to do it:

1. Connect your ConvertKit and Kajabi accounts:

  1. Open and log in to ConvertKit
  2. Click on your name in the top right-hand corner
  3. Open Account Settings and copy your API Key
  4. Open Kajabi
  5. Select Settings and then Third Party Integrations
  6. Change ConvertKit to On
  7. Paste the API Key into the box below and click Save
2. Create and Add a Form in ConvertKit and match it in Kajabi
Add a Form in ConvertKit
  1. Open ConvertKit and select Landing Pages and Forms
  2. Select Create New in the top right corner
  3. Choose Form
  4. Select the right option for you and then a template
  5. Find the form ID. This is the numerical code in the URL
  6. Copy the code and go back to KajabI.
3. Attach the ConvertKit Form to Kajabi
Attach the ConvertKit
  1. On Kajabi, select Marketing
  2. Click on Forms
  3. Choose or create the Form you want to use with ConvertKit
  4. On the right sidebar, check the middle box, Send The Contact To A Third Party Email Provider
  5. Select ConvertKit from the dropdown
  6. Add the Form ID copied earlier and hit Save
Now that you have integrated ConvertKit and Kajabi, anyone who submits this form in Kajabi will be added to your list through the form in ConvertKit.

Should I Use Zapier to Connect Kajabi and ConvertKit?

Zapier is not required to connect Kajabi and ConvertKit. However, there are some advantages if you connect them using Zapier.

The most popular Zapier workflows for ConvertKit and Kajabi are:

  • Adding tags to subscribers in ConvertKit when they are added in Kajabi
  • Adding tags to ConvertKit subscribers for new form submissions in Kajabi
  • Adding ConvertKit subscribers to forms for new Kajabi purchases
  • Granting access to Kajabi offers when new tags are added in ConvertKit

Can I Use Kajabi’s Email Marketing Features Instead?

Yes. Kajabi has built-in email marketing software which you can use instead of ConvertKit.

In fact, there are a few reasons why it might be preferable to use Kajabi’s email marketing software:

  • Streamlined – Easier to organize the system to ensure customers get the correct emails
  • Cost – If you’re already paying for Kajabi, you don’t need to pay for extra software included in the membership
  • No coding or HTML required – Kajabi includes easy editing templates. On ConvertKit, some knowledge of HTML and CSS is required
  • Automations – Using only Kajabi means cutting out a third-party tool like Zapier and using Kajabi’s native automation system

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ConvertKit Work with Kajabi?

Yes, ConvertKit can be integrated with Kajabi. Integrating the two will add anyone to your ConvertKit list who opts in on Kajabi.

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