Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download WordPress PDFs and Add to Mailchimp

If you're running a WordPress website, chances are that you're producing content in various forms. Whether it's blog posts, e-books, or whitepapers, one thing is likely: you'll want to offer your readers the ability to download and save those files for future reference.

In this guide, we'll discuss how to upload and link PDFs to your WordPress site, and then add those PDFs to your Mailchimp email campaigns.

Uploading PDFs to WordPress

To upload your PDF files to WordPress, we'll use the Media Library. Here's how to do it:

1. Log in to your WordPress site and navigate to the dashboard.
2. Click on "Media" in the sidebar.
3. Click on "Add New" in the top-left corner of the screen.
4. Select the PDF files you want to upload and click "Open."
5. Once the upload is complete, you can view and manage your PDFs in the Media Library.

Linking PDFs from WordPress

Now that your PDFs are uploaded, you can start linking to them from your website. Here's how:

1. Navigate to the page or post where you want to add the link.
2. Highlight the text that you want to turn into a hyperlink.
3. Click on the "Insert Link" button (it looks like a chain link).
4. In the popup, choose "Media File" from the dropdown menu.
5. Select the PDF file you want to link to and click "Add Link."
6. Save or publish your updated page or post.

Adding PDF Downloads to Mailchimp

Now that your PDFs are uploaded and linked to your WordPress site, you can create a Mailchimp campaign that includes a download link. Here's how to do it:

1. Log in to your Mailchimp account and click "Campaigns" in the main menu.
2. Choose the type of campaign you want to create (e.g., Email).
3. Follow the prompts to create your campaign.
4. When you get to the point where you want to add your PDF download, click on the "Add Content" button.
5. Choose "File Download" from the dropdown menu.
6. Upload the PDF file you want to include.
7. In the "File Name" field, give your PDF a name and choose the button text.
8. Finish creating your campaign and send it to your subscribers.

Conclusion

WordPress makes it easy to upload and link to PDF files from your website, and Mailchimp makes it easy to include those files in your email campaigns. By following the steps above, you'll be able to offer your readers a valuable resource and keep them engaged with your content.