Newsletters serve as an effective way to build your mailing list and keep visitors engaged with your content. Here's how to set up and customize a Newsletter block effectively:

Adding a Newsletter Block

1. Edit your page
2. Click "Add a block" or an insertion point
3. Select "Newsletter" from the menu
4. Configure the block using the Content, Design, and Storage tabs

Basic Configuration

Content Tab:

• Form name (for tracking statistics)
• Title and description
• Privacy policy warning
• Custom button label
• Optional name fields

Post-Submission Options

Message:

• Custom confirmation text
• Optional HTML elements

Redirect:

• Link to another page
• External URL redirect

Design Customization

Layout Options:

• Stack (vertical alignment)
• Inline (horizontal alignment)
• Left, center, or right alignment
• Background color (v7.1)
• Border styles
• Blend modes
• Blur effects

Storage Options

Choose from:

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

Security Features

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

Style Customization

Fonts:

• Customizable block elements
• Button text styling
• Post-submit message formatting

Colors:

• Background transparency
• Button colors
• Text colors
• Section-specific styling

Tracking and Analytics

Monitor:

• Form submissions
• Button conversions
• Conversion rates
• Visitor interactions

Troubleshooting Tips

Common Issues:

• Submission count discrepancies
• Email confirmation delays
• Visibility problems with light themes
• Post-submit message display issues

Use these features to create an effective newsletter signup that matches your site's design while maintaining security and user engagement.

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