=== Groundhogg === Contributors: trainingbusinesspros Tags: marketing, email, contacts, contact, CRM Donate link: https://groundhogg.io Requires at least: 4.9 Tested up to: 4.9.8 Requires PHP: 5.6 Stable tag: 0.1 License: GPLv3 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.md The first WordPress powered open source marketing automation plugin that requires no external, monthly paid, expensive platform that is too complicated to use anyway. == Description == Groundhogg provides the essential tools for you to be able to communicate with your list effectively. Use benchmarks (actions with your site) to segment your list to provide a more meaningful conversation. Groundhogg provides tools that allow you to create and send high converting email marketing campaigns in a matter of seconds, along with a number of pre-written templates to provide inspiration. Our [extensions library](https://groundhogg.io/downloads/ \"extensions library\") will allow you to connect WordPress\' most powerful plugins, adding more trigger points and useful interaction tools. == Installation == = Plugin Repo = * Install * Activate * Complete the guided setup * Start Marketing = FTP = * Upload the zip archive * unzip * activate through the plugins manager * Complete guided setup * Start Marketing == Frequently Asked Questions == = Do I need any additional marketing software like mailchimp? = No, Groundhogg is a completely standalone, lightweight marketing system designed to keep you in the black, even when it comes to your monthly software bill. = Is there any monthly fee or required upgrade? = No, you can use Groundhogg for free forever. Groundhogg is a Open Source project designed to democratize email marketing and provide simple easy to use tools to new and none tech savvy business owners. = Will it connect to Woocommerce or other plugins? = Yes, you can find our Official [Woocomerce](https://groundhogg.io/downloads/woocommerce \"Woocommerce\") extension on our site among other extensions for other popular plugins. = Is it secure? = We follow all best WordPress security practices. Plus it\'s open source, so we have a large community looking out for potential weaknesses when it comes to your data. = Is it GDPR, CANSPAM, or CASL compliant? = Yes, we have tools available to meet the criteria of all the worlds ANTI-SPAM & privacy legislation.