A Newsletter Block lets visitors subscribe to your mailing list, typically placed in the footer. Before setup, ensure you have a mailing list ready in Squarespace or an empty audience in Mailchimp.

Adding the Newsletter Block:

1. Click [Add Block] and select [Newsletter]
2. Open block editor using the pencil icon
3. Configure content, design, and storage settings

Customization Options:

• Form name for analytics tracking
• Title and description text
• Custom disclaimer
• Button text (default: "Subscribe")
• Optional name fields
• After-submission message or redirect
• Layout (Stack or Float)
• Alignment options
• Background color and styling (v7.1)
• Border options
• Blend mode effects

Storage Options:

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

Security Features:

• Google reCAPTCHA (enabled by default)
• Optional confirmation emails
• At least one authentication method required for Squarespace storage

Styling Options:

• Customizable fonts through Site Styles
• Color schemes matching site theme
• Button styling options
• Mobile-responsive design

Track Performance:

• Monitor form submissions
• View conversion rates
• Compare views vs. submissions

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Submission counts may differ from subscriber counts due to confirmation processes
• Adjust color contrast for better visibility
• Ensure proper storage connection
• Test redirects while logged out

Storage recommendations:

• Use Squarespace for simple integration
• Choose Mailchimp for advanced email marketing
• Select Zapier for third-party integrations
• Opt for Google Drive to manage data externally

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