• AR Rakib
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• December 3, 2023
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• Updated on 10:00 am

6 min read

Table ofContents

• Prerequisites to Add a Newsletter in WordPress Elementor
• Here’s How to Add a Newsletter in WordPress Elementor
• Why Add a Newsletter to Your WordPress Elementor Website
• Tips to Maintain a Captivating Newsletter Service
• Your Newsletter is Your Voice

In this blog, I will show you how to add a newsletter in WordPress Elementor and take your brand website to the next level.

Email marketing is one of the most successful forms of marketing and it’s only getting better. According to Statista, the total number of email users is set to reach more than 4.7 billion by 2026.

Now, that is a number that can’t be ignored. So adding a newsletter service to your website is one of the best initiatives you can take for your brand.

Let’s roll with the process.

Before we dive into the how-to, let’s ensure you’ve got the basics covered:

1. WordPress Website: If you don’t have one, go set it up. If you do, excellent – we’re building on that foundation.
2. Elementor Plugin: It’ll be the backbone of your website’s design. If you haven’t installed it yet, now’s the time. But I guess you already did.
3. Element Pack Addon: This is where the magic happens. Install this addon to unlock a plethora of widgets, including the star of the show – “The Newsletter” widget.

All checked? Let’s turn your website into a communication powerhouse.

Before we jump into the nitty-gritty of creating an email newsletter form with Elementor, let’s ensure you’ve got everything in place. Think of it as setting the stage for a blockbuster performance.

First, we need to make sure you have the backstage pass to enjoy the main show, also known as the Element Pack Addon for Elementor. Here’s how to install it:

• Step 1: Go to Element Pack’s website and download the plugin.
• Step 2: Go to Your WordPress Dashboard.
• Step 3: Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
• Step 4: Install and Activate it.

It’s a simple process. But if you are still confused, here’s a video tutorial for you that describes the whole process in detail.

Now that the addon is stealing the spotlight, let’s get our hands on “The Newsletter” widget.

• Step 1: Head to the Element Pack Pro plugin and click on it.
• Step 2: Go to the 3rd Party Widgets tab and search for “The Newsletter” widget.

• Step 3: Download, install, and activate it.

You will get an on-board tour after activating the widget. Fill in the required information and move forward. Once you’re done with it, you’ll see the “Newsletter” plugin in the sidebar of your WordPress Dashboard.

You can control all the activity of your newsletter by clicking on the plugin. You can maintain your subscriber list, create and send newsletters, and control the settings of the form. Explore it by yourself to learn what else you can do in there. You’ll enjoy it for sure.

To add a newsletter to a page of your website, Head to the page or post where you want to add the newsletter and click “Edit with Elementor.”

I am showing you the example by creating a new page.

Once the Elementor Editor opens, go to the sidebar and search for the “The Newsletter” widget.

Found it? Awesome. 

Now, drag the “The Newsletter” widget onto your desired section. Initially, it will add an Email input box and a subscribe button. All that is left to do after that is to customize it as much as you like.

When you click on the widget, a world of customization opens up. Tweak the design, play with colors, and make it uniquely yours. Remember, a newsletter that reflects your brand is a newsletter that stands out.

You can check out the following tutorial to learn how to use the Newsletter widget and customize it.

Once you’re happy with the design, click Update and then publish it. When your newsletter form is live, everyone who subscribes to your newsletter will be added to your subscriber list. You can see the list by visiting the Newsletter plugin from your WordPress dashboard.

Ever wondered how to turn occasional visitors into a dedicated community? Newsletters are the answer. Here’s why you should add a newsletter to your website:

Sending out a newsletter can skyrocket your audience engagement. Imagine connecting with your audience on a personal level, offering them exclusive insights, and building a connection that goes beyond a click. That’s the magic of newsletters.

Think of your website as a bustling hub. A newsletter is your secret weapon to transform that hub into a thriving community. It’s where your audience gathers, interacts, and feels like they’re part of something special. Spoiler alert: it’s a game-changer for brand loyalty.

Let’s talk strategy. Newsletters aren’t just about chit-chat. They’re your golden ticket to promote products, services, or that upcoming event. I mean, who doesn’t want to boost website traffic and conversions effortlessly?

Creating a newsletter that leaves a lasting impression involves more than just a well-designed form. Let’s dive into some tips to make your newsletter’s content as captivating as your subscription form.

1. Know Your Audience: Take a moment to understand who your audience is. Tailor your content to meet their interests and needs.
2. Value Over Volume: Quality over quantity always wins. Make sure to provide valuable insights, tips, or exclusive content through your newsletter.
3. Engaging Visuals: A picture is worth a thousand words. Try to incorporate eye-catching visuals to enhance your content.
4. Set Expectations: Clearly communicate the frequency of your newsletters. Your audience must know whether it’s weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, because consistency builds anticipation.
5. Stick to the Schedule: Be reliable. If you promise a weekly newsletter, deliver it weekly. Consistency builds trust and loyalty.
6. Test and Adapt: Pay attention to open rates and subscriber feedback. Adjust your frequency based on what works for your audience.
7. Mobile-Friendly Layout: Optimize your design for mobile users. Ensure a seamless experience across devices.
8. Clear Call-to-Action: Guide your readers on what to do next. Whether it’s clicking a link or making a purchase, make it clear.
9. Consistent Branding: Maintain a consistent look and feel.

Follow these tips and you will have a thriving newsletter community in no time.

Well now that we have a clear understanding of what Elementor is and how it helps WordPress users create a website, it is time to set it up on our WordPress account. 

So, first of all, you need to go to the ´Plug-in´ page to get the Elementor plug-in. So, Click on ´Plug-ins´ from the sidebar of your WordPress Dashboard. 

Select ´Add New Plugin´, and click on the search bar which is located in the very right corner of your screen. Search for the ´Elementor´ plug-in. 

Click on ´Install Now´ and Elementor will get installed within a second. 

Once it’s installed, click on ´Activate´ to use Elementor in WordPress. 

Now we have the Elementor plug-in on our site which we can use later to build our website in a super fast and easy way.

But, the theme your website now has seems very simple and does not describe a lot about yourself or your business. What comes in handy in WordPress is that you can get the theme you want based on the type of your business. 

A WordPress theme gives your website a certain structure on the way you want to design its appearance. There is a bundle of themes available for both free and paid which you can utilize to change your website´s appearance. 

Let´s download a theme to give our website an attractive appearance. For our demographic website creation, I am going to Download the ´Hello Elementor´ theme which is very lightweight, easy to use, and remains up-to-date. That means this theme will not make your site heavy and will not take much time to load when a user enters into it. You can even easily use it with other plug-ins without having any technical issues. 

Learn how to use WordPress in Easy ways. It is totally Beginner friendly and made easy for Non technical users.

So, to install a theme (for this tutorial it is the Hello theme) you have to click on ´Appearance´ and then select ´Themes.´

Now, as we did to set up the Elementor plug-in into our website, the same process goes for installing a theme as well. Just Click on ´Add New Theme´

Search for the ´Hello Elementor´ on the Search bar. 

Select ´Details & Preview´ by hovering over the ´Hello´ theme card to see if this theme´s structure matches your preferences. If everything matches perfectly, let´s select ´Install´.

Click on ´Activate´ to activate this theme. 

You can have a clear view of how the theme looks by clicking on our website name on the left corner of our editor page. It seems totally blank as the design part of the entire website still remains undone. 

So, we will utilize a pre-made template on our website to build the website in a faster way. For this, we will need to add plug-ins like ´Starter Templates´ which can offer us various ready-made templates to use it with our themes. Though there are various types of plugins are over there with a pre-made template, the ´Starter Templates´ come with a bunch of helpful features like pixel-perfect design, easy to customize, accessibility to try logos and typos before installing, and many other things. 

Therefore, to install the ´Starter Templates´ plug-in, simply go to ´Plug-ins´ and click on ´Add new´

Search for ´Starter Templates´ in the search bar. 

Install and Activate it as you did for the installation and activation of other plug-ins. 

Now you have all the core necessary plug-ins and themes in your WordPress account to design and create a brand new website. So, let´s move forward with the next phase of our WordPress website creation using Elementor. 

Here, we are building a website by using a pre-made template for which we are using the ´Starter Templates´ and we will be using Elementor to customize the template´s design as per our needs. 

For this go through the step-by-step phases to use Elementor in WordPress for building your website. 

To choose a suitable template for your website, go to ´Appearance´ and select ´Starter Templates´.

There are three available page builders you can use to build your web pages. Select ´Elementor´ as a page builder for this website creation. 

Now you need to choose a template you like to use. You can even utilize the specific template collection menu from the top of the template and search for the templates under the specific category. 

Suppose, I am willing to create an Author website. 

So I will click on the ´Personal Sites´ collection to see the pre-made template for personnel site creation. And select the ´Author´

Now I will choose the ´eBook Author´ template as it seems a suitable design for me.

Once we select a template for us, it´s time to give a quick checkout to see if everything we need inside our website remains in this template or not. If everything is smooth sailing ahead press on ´Skip and Continue´. 

Otherwise, if you need to bring slight changes you can do it from here. Suppose you want to see if your logo matches perfectly with the template, or you just want to change the typography, you can go for it in this step. 

Now, I am not bringing any change to the template as I can do the personalization part later as well. Thus, I am selecting ´Submit and Build my website.´ 

It may take some time to build for installing the required themes and plugins that are necessary to build your website. Wait until it finishes. 

Once completed, move forward to the personalization part once the website gets built by WordPress.

Here, you have the complete existence of your website. All you need to do is personalize it to make the website speak more about you and your business. You can change its contents, set the logo, change the color, font style, or anything your website requires. 

Additionally, if you need to delete or add new pages to the website you can also do it within a click. But, editing and personalizing the website can be more fun and time-saving if you utilize the Elementor page builder. So, let´s get familiar with the ways of how to use Elementor page builder in WordPress.

You can see, you have a general outlook of your website which tells very little about you. So, to edit the website layout and its contents using Elementor, click on ´Edit with Elementor´.

A sidebar editor comes to the screen to allow you to bring any change you want in the website design. You can drag and drop, add, and even delete elements with a single command using the Elementor page builder. 

Let´s assume you want to delete the ´$6.75- Purchase´ button or change the content of ´READ ON KINDLE´ to ´Download for Free.´

You can do it by simply clicking your pointer on the button as I showed below. 

Right-click on the ´$6.75- Purchase´ button and select ´Delete´ to delete this element from the design. 

Drag the ´READ ON KINDLE´ element to the left to match this button´s alignment with the text elements. 

Click on the text bar from the Elementor editor to change the content of this button. 

That´s how you can personalize the layout and content of the entire website just like you want it to be. 

Once you are satisfied with the website layout, design, content, and overall appearance, preview the site to make sure everything matches all the checkboxes. 

Click on the ´Eye´ icon to see your changes. 

If you think you don´t need any further editing of your web pages with Elementor, just click on ´Customize´.

From this page, you can make further changes like changing the website title name, logo, design of the menu items, or anything else.

Once you are done, hit the ´Publish´ button and go Live with your newly created WordPress website using Elementor.

Are you facing frustrating issues while using Elementor? Do you find yourself struggling to create stunning web pages due to technical glitches and errors? Look no further!

In this guide, we will dive into the realm of Elementor problems with solutions to overcome any obstacles that may come your way.

Don’t let these issues hold you back any longer – let’s embark on this journey to conquer Elementor challenges together