A short email sign-up form is one of the easiest ways to grow a mailing list from your website.
The Form block in Nexter Blocks has a ready-made Newsletter Form with just an email field and a button.
For every Form setting in one place, see the Form block guide.
Before You Start
- Edition: Free for the newsletter form with Email or Redirect. Nexter Blocks Pro is needed to send subscribers to an email marketing service.
- Block to enable: Form, switched on under Nexter > Blocks in your WordPress dashboard.
Steps
- Add the Form block where you want the sign-up form and click Design from Scratch.
- Choose Newsletter Form. The form starts with an Email Address field and a Submit button.
- Pick a look in Content > Layout Type: News Style 01 is free, News Style 02 to 04 need Pro. To place the button next to the email field, select the Submit block and turn on Button Inline.
- Select the Form block, open Action After Submit and choose your email service in Options (Pro).
- Fill in the service’s panel, then save and test the form.
Email Services You Can Connect
| Service | Guide |
|---|---|
| Mailchimp (Pro) | Connect Mailchimp |
| MailerLite (Pro) | Connect MailerLite |
| Brevo (Pro) | Connect Brevo |
| Kit, formerly ConvertKit (Pro) | Connect Kit |
| GetResponse (Pro) | Connect GetResponse |
| ActiveCampaign (Pro) | Connect ActiveCampaign |
| Drip (Pro) | Connect Drip |
How It Behaves
- Visitors type their email and click the button. The address goes to every action you selected.
- You can add a Name Field if your service should receive names too.
Limitations
- In the free plugin, Action After Submit offers only Email and Redirect, so subscribers are emailed to you rather than added to a list.
- Double opt-in depends on the service. Mailchimp contacts are added as subscribed straight away.
Troubleshooting
I only see Email and Redirect in Options
Email marketing services need Nexter Blocks Pro to be active.
