{"id":285,"date":"2025-07-30T09:28:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T09:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=285"},"modified":"2025-07-30T09:29:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T09:29:49","password":"","slug":"subscribe-forms-general-setup","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/knowledgebase\/subscribe-forms-general-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"Subscribe Forms \u2013 general setup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Overview\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The subscribe forms create a static and privacy safe form connected with supported service to receive new users inside your mailing list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/subscribe-forms-sample1.png\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-286\" title=\"-\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/subscribe-forms-sample1.png 727w, https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/subscribe-forms-sample1-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/subscribe-forms-sample1-360x188.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The list of integrated services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:30px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mailchimp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GetResponse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mailster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mailpoet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ActiveCampaign<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CampaignMonitor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SendInBlue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mad Mimi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jetpack Subscriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FluentCRM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Axelle Email Marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SendFox<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mailjet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bg-light-orange info-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px\">\n<p>Some connectors may require installing a free add-on for Easy Social Share Buttons for WordPress. These free add-ons are available to customers with an activated plugin (direct purchase).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/socialsharingplugin.com\/addons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open Add-ons Library <strong>\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"General_Setup\">General Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To enable the usage of forms on your site, you should do the initial setup and connect the plugin with the service you will use. To do this go to the Subscribe Forms menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ea830847654&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ea830847654\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1741\" height=\"889\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/version8-subscribe1.png\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-287\" title=\"-\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/version8-subscribe1.png 1741w, https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/version8-subscribe1-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/version8-subscribe1-1024x523.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/version8-subscribe1-768x392.png 768w, https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/version8-subscribe1-1536x784.png 1536w, https:\/\/docs.socialsharingplugin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/version8-subscribe1-360x184.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1741px) 100vw, 1741px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Global_Settings\">Global Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mailing List Service<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 select the service from the list of supported. Don\u2019t forget that when you choose the service you will use a new panel at the bottom will appear with the required for connection fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enable widget &amp; shortcode<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 if you wish to use the subscribe forms widget and shortcode set this option to Yes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Always load subscribe form styles<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 the default method of style loading for the forms is when needed. With this mode on pages where forms are not used styles won\u2019t be loaded. But if you see a problem like the blinking of the design enable this option to set up early style loading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track Subscribe Forms Conversion<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a simplified stat showing a conversion report between form appearance and success subscriptions. If enabled the report will appear in a new menu inside plugin called Conversions Reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Redirect_On_Successful_Subscribe\">Redirect On Successful Subscribe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The option is made to redirect after successful subscribe to a thank you page. If you wish to use that fill the URL in the field. Optionally you can open the link in a new window. The link may be part of your site, but not required \u2013 you can use any link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Additional_Form_Settings\">Additional Form Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The additional form settings include the option to make the name field required. The option if enabled will work only when you configure a design that shows the name field. You can also specify own error message (example on your language if not English).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Add_ReCaptcha_Protection_To_Subscribe_Forms\">Add ReCaptcha Protection To Subscribe Forms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is experimental support added for Google ReCaptcha. If you enable the option on each form plugin will include ReCaptcha v2 validation. To use the option you need to enable the API in your Google account and generate the required keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Include_Agree_To_Terms_Confirmation_(GDPR_Recommended)\">Include Agree To Terms Confirmation (GDPR Recommended)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This option will include an agreement to terms check in the form. If set to Yes, the user should agree to terms before being able to subscribe. The option is recommended for usage in the EU due to the GDRP regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Include I agree to terms confirmation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 should be set to Yes to see the box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text appearing next to the confirmation check<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 this is the text that will appear next to the option. Example: I agree with terms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Link confirmation text to a page<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 optional you can link the text to the check with terms and privacy page. If so paste the full URL here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Error message if the confirmation option is not set<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 set up a custom error message if the check is not marked for terms agree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forward confirmation status to the mailing list<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 supported by MailChimp, GetReponse, MailPoet, ActiveCampaign, CampaignMonitor, SendInBlue only. You can fill a list parameter ID where the plugin will send text Yes if the box is checked. This will help you track inside your list the user confirmation too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The subscribe forms create a static and privacy safe form connected with supported service to receive new users inside your mailing list.&nbsp; The list of integrated services include: Some connectors may require installing a free add-on for Easy Social Share Buttons for WordPress. 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