
Newsletter Block Setup Guide - Squarespace
Add a newsletter block by clicking "Add Block" and choosing "Newsletter" while editing a page. Customize it through the following tabs:
Content Tab:
- Form Name (for analytics tracking)
- Title and Description
- Disclaimer text
- Button text (default: "Subscribe")
- Optional name fields
- Post-submit message or redirect

Blue subscribe button with white text
Design Tab:
- Layout (Stack or Float)
- Alignment (Left, Center, Right)
- Background color (7.1 only)
- Stroke options
- Blend mode
- Blur effects
Storage Tab:
- Choose between Squarespace, Mailchimp, Zapier, or Google Drive
- Enable subscriber verification (Google reCAPTCHA enabled by default)
- Optional confirmation emails
Styling Options:
- Font customization through Site Styles
- Color schemes and backgrounds
- Button appearance
- Custom padding and layout
Important Notes:
- Create a mailing list before setup if using Squarespace
- Set up an empty audience if using Mailchimp
- At least one verification method required for Squarespace storage
- Track performance through Form and Button Conversions
- Subscriber counts may differ from submission counts due to verification processes
Troubleshooting:
- Check verification settings if submission counts don't match subscriber numbers
- Adjust color contrast for better visibility
- Test redirects while logged out
- Ensure proper integration with chosen storage platform
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