Creating a Newsletter Block: Setup and Configuration Guide

Creating a Newsletter Block: Setup and Configuration Guide

By Michael Chen

January 18, 2025 at 02:41 AM

newsletter blocks enable visitors to subscribe to mailing lists, typically placed in website footers. Here's how to set up and customize them effectively:

Adding a Newsletter Block

  1. Edit your page
  2. Click Add Block or placement point
  3. Select Newsletter
  4. Configure using the block editor

Basic Configuration

Content Tab:

  • Form name (for analytics)
  • Title and description
  • Disclaimer text
  • Button text (default: Subscribe)
  • Optional name fields

Sign up for email updates

Sign up for email updates

Storage Options

Choose from:

  • Squarespace Email Campaigns
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Drive
  • Zapier integration

Customization Features

Design Tab:

  • Layout (column or float)
  • Alignment (left, center, right)
  • Background color (v7.1)
  • Stroke options
  • Blend modes
  • Blur effects

Post-Submission Options

  1. Confirmation Message:
  • Custom text
  • HTML support
  1. Redirect:
  • Internal pages
  • External URLs

Security Features

  • Google reCAPTCHA (enabled by default)
  • Optional email verification
  • At least one verification method required for Squarespace storage

Styling Options

Font Customization:

  • Header styles
  • Paragraph settings
  • Button text

Color Settings:

  • Background
  • Text
  • Button colors
  • Custom themes

Tracking and Analytics

Monitor:

  • Form views
  • Submission rates
  • Conversion metrics

Troubleshooting Tips

  1. Submission Discrepancies:
  • Check email verification status
  • Monitor duplicate submissions
  • Verify mailing list status
  1. Visibility Issues:
  • Adjust contrast settings
  • Check background compatibility
  • Verify style settings

Remember to test your newsletter block while logged out to ensure proper functionality for visitors.

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