=== Newsletter Plugin === Contributors: fesoftware Donate link: http://www.fastemailsender.com/plugins/wordpress-newsletter-plugin Tags: newsletter, newsletter subscription, send newsletter, newsletter plugin, newsletter widget, email newsletter, newsletter subscribe, email subscribe, newsletter sign-up, sidebar, mass mailing, mass mailer Requires at least: 2.0.0 Tested up to: 3.2.1 Stable tag: 2.1 Store and manage newsletter subscribers list with custom form and send mass emails for opt-in users. == Description == This **FREE plugin** enables any website/blog to store a list of newsletter subscriptions. You can store custom fields like gender, country or job department, and send emails to your subscribers straight from your website's admin interface. The subscribers list can also be downloaded as a **CSV** file, compatible with most newsletter software programs. The plugin features a **double-opt-in** process, so visitors can only register themselves, and a newsletter-agreement box, to keep complaints about spamming to a minimum. To make it easier for you to use the plugin, there is a Custom CSS field, so you don't have to change any files in your theme. = Plugin Features = * 15 custom fields * Fields can be textboxes or radioboxes * Every label and message in the front end is customisable * Custom CSS field * Terms and conditions agreement checkbox and information window * Optional double opt-in * Customisable email for new subscribers * BCC friendly subscribers list * Downloadable subscribers list (CSV) * Send mass email to all subscribers, from the admin interface of your site/blog * Mass emails can be send from local server, or from a dedicated SMTP server * Unsubscribe shorcode can be inserted in newsletter body = Highlight Features = * Compatible 100% with external [newsletter software](http://www.fastemailsender.com/newsletter-software.html). Your subscribed users list can be automatically synchronized with Fast Email Sender software a great [bulk email software](http://www.fastemailsender.com "Fast Email Sender"). This feature is not available in trial version. * Export to .CSV file and import in any favorite mass mailer software. = Plugin Settings = * E-mail address for managing subscriptions (edit) * Message to subscriber - EMail subject (edit) * Message to subscriber - EMail content (edit) * Double Opt-in option (enable and disable) * Terms and conditions option (edit, enable and disable) * Front side messages (edit) * Front side appearance and custom fields * Credits (enable and disable) * Preview and export in CSV subscribed members * Send newsletter Text Plain / HTML using Local or SMTP delivery method == Screenshots == 1. Newsletter subscription form your WordPress sidebar displayed in public interface. 2. Newsletter agreement window. 3. Admin panel of plugin where you can administrate options and change view. 4. Admin panel of plugin where you can manage subscribed users and export list. 5. Admin panel of plugin where you can send newsletters Plain/HTML format with LOCAL SERVER or SMTP delivery method. == Installation == = How to install = 1. Install automatically through the 'Plugins > Add New' in WordPress Admin, or extract zip file and upload the `fes-wordpress-newsletter` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress. = How to use = 1. Change settings and manage plugin from 'Settings > Newsletter Plugin'. 2. Drag to your sidebar the *Newsletter Plugin* from 'Appearance > Widgets'. 3. Insert shortcode `[wpfes_opt_in_form]` in the content of any pages or posts. 4. More information about plugin at developer page [WordPress Newsletter Plugin](http://www.fastemailsender.com/plugins/wordpress-newsletter-plugin.html). = How to upgrade = 1. Deactivate and delete *Newsletter Plugin* from 'Plugins' 2. Search and install *Newsletter Plugin* from 'Plugins > Add new' 2. Activate *Newsletter Plugin* from 'Plugins' == Frequently Asked Questions == = How is work Double Opt-in option ? = If Doubled Opt-in option is checked subscribed user will receive an instant email of subscription confirmation. Only after he confirm his subscription from provided link will be Opted-in in the Subscribed users list. In case that you don't want to use Doubled Opt-in option you just uncheck it and users get Opted-in instantly after subscription. = How I can customize design of the newsletter form ? = You can change CSS styles from 'Settings > Newsletter Plugin > Custom CSS layout'. Default CSS classes are defined from installation. = It is possible to send HTML newsletters with this plugin ? = Yes. You can use HTML tags and inline CSS in the Body message of the newsletter under 'Settings > Newsletter Plugin > Send Newsletter'. = How I can add the newsletter form in pages or posts ? = Insert this shortcode `[wpfes_opt_in_form]` in the content of any pages or posts. It is not recommended to use simultaneously the plugin, as widget and shortcode. If you want to insert the plugin in any template use this code: ``. = It is possible to display off the credits of developer ? = Yes. If you wish to don't want to display anymore developer credit links uncheck box from 'Settings > Newsletter Plugin > Options'. == Changelog == = 2.0.0 = * Fixes conflict with add featured image or add image interface, edit page or post. * Improves build newsletter form HTML. * Fixes conflict between display with shortcode method and widget. * Outsourcing javascript and css. * Unsubscribe tag available for body newsletter.