Newsletter | Contact Form 7

About Newsletter | Contact Form 7

Introduction

Are you looking for a way to create and manage newsletters for your website? Contact Form 7 is a popular WordPress plugin that can help you achieve this goal. In this newsletter guide, we will explore how to use Contact Form 7 to create and send newsletters to your subscribers.

Installing and Activating Contact Form 7

The first step is to install and activate the Contact Form 7 plugin. Navigate to your WordPress dashboard, go to the plugins section, and click on “Add New.” Search for “Contact Form 7,” and once you find it, click on “Install Now” followed by the “Activate” button.

Creating a Contact Form

Once the plugin is activated, you can start creating a contact form that will serve as the basis for your newsletter. Go to the Contact section in your dashboard and click on “Add New.” Give your form a name and customize the fields according to your needs. Consider including fields for the subscriber’s name and email address. Once you are satisfied with the form, save it.

Setting up Newsletter Subscriptions

To allow visitors to subscribe to your newsletter, you need to add a checkbox field to your contact form. This field will let users indicate their interest in receiving your newsletter. Edit your form, and under the Fields tab, add a new field of type “Checkbox.” Give the field a label such as “Subscribe to Newsletter” and save your changes.

Integration with Email Marketing Services

Contact Form 7 seamlessly integrates with popular email marketing services like Mailchimp, Constant Contact, and AWeber. To connect your contact form with an email marketing service, you need to install and activate the corresponding plugin for that service. After that, navigate to the “Integration” section of your contact form editor and follow the instructions provided by the plugin to connect with your chosen email marketing service.

Designing Your Newsletter

Once your subscribers’ list has started growing, you can start designing and composing your newsletters using Contact Form 7. The plugin provides an easy-to-use editor where you can customize the layout, add images, and include text formatted to your liking. Don’t forget to include engaging content and any promotions or updates you want to share with your audience.

Sending Your Newsletter

Once your newsletter is ready, you can choose to send it immediately or schedule it for a future date and time. When you’re ready to send, navigate to the Contact section in your dashboard and choose the contact form you want to use for the newsletter. Next, click on “Mail” and fill in the details such as email subject, sender name, and email addresses of your subscribers. Lastly, click on the “Send” button, and your newsletter will be sent to all your subscribers.

Conclusion

Contact Form 7 is a powerful tool that can be used not only for contact forms but also for creating and managing newsletters. With its ease of use and integration with email marketing services, you can efficiently build and send newsletters to engage with your audience, promote your website, and grow your business.