Newsletter blocks help visitors subscribe to your email communications. They work best in page footers and require selecting a storage option like Email Campaigns, Mailchimp, Google Drive, or Zapier.

Before setup, create an email list in your chosen platform. For Squarespace storage, create a list in Email Campaigns. For Mailchimp, create an empty subscriber list first.

To add a newsletter block:

1. Edit a page and click "Add Block"
2. Select "Newsletter" from the menu
3. Customize content in the Content tab
4. Adjust layout in the Design tab
5. Choose storage options in the Storage tab

Key customization options:

• Form name for analytics tracking
• Title and description text
• Privacy disclaimer
• Submit button text
• Optional name fields
• Post-submission message or redirect
• Layout (Stack or Float)
• Alignment and background
• Border and overlay effects

Storage options:

• Squarespace (default)
• Mailchimp
• Zapier
• Google Drive

Security features:

• Built-in Google reCAPTCHA
• Optional email verification

Style customization:

• Font styles through Site Styles
• Color schemes
• Button appearance
• Background colors
• Padding and spacing

Monitoring performance:

• Track form submissions
• Monitor conversion rates
• Review subscriber analytics

Troubleshooting tips:

• Verify submission counts match subscriber numbers
• Check confirmation email settings
• Ensure post-submission message visibility
• Validate storage integration setup

For optimal results, maintain clear messaging, use visible color combinations, and regularly monitor performance metrics.

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