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Forms and placement

Subscribe collects opt-ins in two places: the checkout checkbox and the standalone [subscribe_form] shortcode. This page shows how to use both and where to place them.

Checkout checkbox

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After activation the consent checkbox appears at checkout automatically, in the placement you chose in settings, unchecked by default. When a customer ticks it and places the order, their email is stored with the consent flag, the source (checkout) and a timestamp.

No setup beyond the settings screen is required — tune the label, default state and placement under WooCommerce → Subscribe.

The [subscribe_form] shortcode

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Drop the shortcode on any page, post or widget for a standalone opt-in form that works independently of checkout:

[subscribe_form]

Attributes

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Add an optional heading and supporting line:

[subscribe_form title="Join our list" description="Monthly updates, no spam."]
  • title — a heading shown above the form.
  • description — a short supporting line under the heading.

Both are optional; omit them for a bare email field and submit button.

Where to place the form

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  • A dedicated newsletter page — link to it from the footer or menu.
  • The blog sidebar or footer widget — capture readers as they browse.
  • A landing page — pair the form with a clear offer and the title/description attributes.
  • A thank-you or about page — catch visitors who are already engaged.

What gets recorded

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Whichever entry point a subscriber uses, Subscribe stores the same record — email, consent, source and timestamp — under WooCommerce → Subscribers. The source field tells you whether they came from checkout or the form. Duplicate emails are never stored twice.

Exporting your list

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When you are ready to email subscribers, use Export to CSV on the Subscribers screen and import the file into your email tool. Subscribe keeps the data on your site; it does not send to any external service.

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