The Wordpress Email Notification Plugin

It’s ridiculous you know. I get really excited when I find a new Wordpress plugin to try. 3 times out of 4 the plugin is just not what I need or I simply can’t get my head around the install procedure, but it’s always fun trying new ones.

I’ve been interested in employing a Wordpress plugin that automatically handles a double opt-in newsletter. One that allows my visitors and readers the option of submitting their email, and being notified when Zulit.com has another post. So today I used the Big G to investigate further.

I found various different WP plugins that allow double opt-in subscriptions, but the one I finally decided on is the one you see now (just under my mug shot). It’s called Wordpress Email Notification (aka. WPEN), created by Brian Groce You can download it here. 

I gave a donation to the creator of WPEN, as this will help create a larger readership, and of course income. If you have trouble installing the Wordpress email notification plugin, one of the kind folks over at Watershed studio can help you out. Make sure you read their discussion thread regarding the installation of WPEN. If you still can’t manage to install their plugin successfully, you can fire off an email for help.    

Whatever you do, don’t make my initial mistake and create a seperate database for the Wordpress email notification plugin. You need to use the existing database that Wordpress is on. Make sure you back-up your mysql database BEFORE you attempt your install. You don’t need any ugly surprises right.

Once you have WPEN installed and working perfectly, you don’t need to worry about writing for your newsletter. Your subscribers will be sent an email every time you make a new post. You have to write and post quality articles anyway so why not move your musings via newsletter. If you want to see the Wordpress email notification plugin in action, enter your email in the field just below my picture. You’ll get a standard thank you page, and then an email, which includes a link for the double opt-in confirmation. 

Have fun setting up a newsletter on your Wordpress blog. It’s never to late to develop a list and initiate a lasting relationship with your readership.  

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