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AvantGuard - Acumbamail

AvantGuard - Acumbamail

Overview

This node integrates with the Acumbamail API to manage subscribers in mailing lists. Specifically, the "Add Merge Tag" operation under the "Subscribers" resource allows users to add a new custom field (merge tag) to a subscriber list. This is useful for extending subscriber data with additional attributes such as preferences, demographics, or any other relevant information.

Common scenarios include:

  • Adding a new column to store subscriber-specific data like birthday, membership status, or interests.
  • Customizing email campaigns by segmenting subscribers based on newly added fields.
  • Enhancing personalization by collecting and storing more detailed subscriber information.

For example, you might add a merge tag named "FavoriteColor" of type "text" to track subscribers' preferred colors for targeted marketing.

Properties

Name Meaning
Field Name Name of the column (merge tag) that will be added to the subscriber list.
Field Type Type of the column to add. Possible values: text, boolean, integer, decimal, time, email, longText, ip, and url.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the Acumbamail API after attempting to add the merge tag. This typically includes confirmation of the new field creation or error details if the operation failed.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Acumbamail service.
  • The node sends requests to the Acumbamail API endpoint at https://acumbamail.com/api/1.
  • Proper configuration of the API key credential within n8n is necessary for successful execution.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Field Type: If the provided field type is not one of the supported types (text, boolean, etc.), the API may return an error. Ensure the field type matches one of the allowed values.
  • Duplicate Field Name: Attempting to add a merge tag with a name that already exists in the list may cause an error. Verify existing fields before adding new ones.
  • Authentication Errors: Missing or incorrect API credentials will result in authentication failures. Confirm that the API key is correctly configured.
  • Network Issues: Connectivity problems can prevent communication with the Acumbamail API. Check network settings and firewall rules.
  • API Limits: Exceeding rate limits imposed by Acumbamail could cause request failures. Review API usage policies.

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