Creating a double opt-in form in DesignDiverso Automata helps ensure that contacts provide explicit consent to receive your emails and helps maintain a high-quality email list. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial to create a double opt-in form in DesignDiverso Automata, along with some useful tips:
Step 1: Set Up a Form in DesignDiverso Automata:
- In DesignDiverso Automata, go to the “Forms” section.
- Click on “New” to create a new form.
- Choose a template or start from scratch.
- Customize the form fields, including the required fields for collecting contact information (e.g., name and email address).
- Optionally, add any additional fields that are relevant to your marketing objectives.
Step 2: Configure the Form Settings:
- Customize the form settings, such as the form name, description, and submission behavior.
- Enable the “Double Opt-In” feature for the form. This ensures that contacts will receive a confirmation email before they are added to your email list.
- Customize the confirmation email content and design. Make sure it includes a clear call-to-action for contacts to confirm their subscription.
Step 3: Design the Thank You Page:
- Set up a thank you page where contacts will be directed after confirming their subscription.
- Customize the thank you page with a confirmation message and any additional information or next steps you want to provide.
Step 4: Embed the Form on Your Website:
- Once your form is designed and configured, DesignDiverso Automata provides options to embed the form on your website.
- Copy the HTML code or JavaScript snippet provided by DesignDiverso Automata.
- Paste the code into the appropriate location on your website or use DesignDiverso Automata’s built-in integrations with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress.
Step 5: Test the Double Opt-In Process:
- Test the double opt-in process by submitting the form on your website with a test email address.
- Check your email inbox for the confirmation email.
- Click on the confirmation link in the email to verify that the contact is successfully added to your email list.
Useful Tips for Double Opt-In Forms in DesignDiverso Automata:
- Keep the confirmation email concise and compelling, clearly explaining the benefits of subscribing and setting expectations for future communications.
- Use a prominent call-to-action in the confirmation email, making it easy for contacts to confirm their subscription.
- Design an engaging thank you page that reinforces the value of subscribing and provides additional resources or offers.
- Regularly review the performance of your double opt-in forms and optimize them based on conversion rates and feedback from contacts.
- Comply with applicable data protection laws, such as GDPR, by ensuring proper consent and providing clear privacy policies.
Remember, the double opt-in process is an essential step in building a high-quality email list and maintaining compliance with privacy regulations. By following this step-by-step tutorial and applying these useful tips, you can create an effective double opt-in form using DesignDiverso Automata.
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