Email List Subscriber Verification: Reduce Spam with reCAPTCHA and Confirmations

Email List Subscriber Verification: Reduce Spam with reCAPTCHA and Confirmations

By Michael Chen

January 15, 2025 at 05:16 AM

Verify email subscribers effectively to maintain a high-quality mailing list and reduce spam flags. Here's what you need to know:

Verification Methods

  • Google reCAPTCHA: Invisible security check that prevents bot submissions
  • Confirmation Email: Requires subscribers to verify their email address

Where Verification Applies

  • Newsletter blocks
  • Promotional pop-ups
  • Form blocks with email fields
  • Acuity Scheduling opt-ins (free services only)
  • Member Sites signups (free sites only)
  • Cover page newsletter signups (version 7.0)

Two girls in flowing sundresses

Two girls in flowing sundresses

Setting Up Verification

  1. Open Email Campaign settings
  2. Select Verification Options
  3. Enable at least one verification method
  4. Customize confirmation emails if needed

Customizing Confirmation Emails

  • Edit subject line and preview text
  • Modify email content and styling
  • Send test emails to verify appearance
  • Default sender is [email protected]

Troubleshooting Non-Delivery

  • Check spam folders
  • Add [email protected] to contacts
  • Verify email address accuracy
  • Review email client restrictions

Fixing 404 Errors

  1. Reset form storage connection
  2. Disconnect current storage
  3. Reconnect to mailing list
  4. Save changes
  5. Ensure domain points to Squarespace

Note: Verification options aren't available for checkout newsletter subscriptions, manually added addresses, or imported contacts. EU users should ensure compliance with local regulations.

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