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Subscription Forms: How to Use Sign-up Forms to Get More Subscribers

Author:
Amy Hall
5 minutes

A person reading a phone with 1 email in the inbox.

When it comes to subscription forms, placement is everything. If visitors can quickly find and sign up for your e-mail list, you’ll convert website visits to potential clients and create revenue and success. It’s the best way to rev up your client base and form a relationship with new clients!

This post will teach you what fields a subscription form should include and the best place to put it on your website. Now you can grow your business and get the revenue your business needs to be successful.

Why Subscription Forms Matter

E-mail subscription forms are an essential part of your business. More than 80% of website owners indicate that e-mail marketing is the most significant driver of customer retention. It’s even outperforming social media platforms. When it comes to increasing your client base, e-mail subscriptions will serve as your bread and butter. It’s an easy way to convert interested clients to paying customers. Which, as a business, should be your primary goal.

Having a newsletter subscription form lets people sign up for more information, opens the doors of communication between your business and your customers, and offers an easy way to provide personalized recommendations. It essentially lets you create a relationship or connection with your target customer base.

Having a subscription form is a necessity. However, if you’re not placing the form correctly or asking the right questions, it can be a lost cause. Potential customers won’t find the form to sign up. 

Subscription Form Best Practices

There are a few well-known do’s and don’t s when it comes to subscription forms. These 6 tips will help you optimize the text on your subscription form to maximize the chance someone will sign up and give you their personal information.

Keep It Short And To The Point

The more fields a person has to fill in, the less chance someone will spend the time to fill it out. Make sure the information you’re asking for is necessary and not fluff. Remember, this is not your only chance to get information – this is the first point of contact. 

The only information you really need is an e-mail address and maybe a name. However, there are exceptions to this rule, depending on the industry and your offer. For example, a skincare company might ask questions about skin type to send the right recommendations instead of irrelevant information.

Make Sure The Design Fits The Rest Of Your Business

The last thing you want is a subscription form that’s an eyesore! Make sure it fits in terms of the colors, fonts, and vibe of the rest of your website!

Reassure Them About Privacy and Frequency 

When people provide personal information, their privacy becomes a big concern. It can help to be clear that you will not be sharing or selling their email address. Additionally, no one wants to have their email inbox inundated. Set expectations about how frequently you will be emailing – weekly, monthly, “a few times a month”.

Give Value with Your Signup Forms

Offer discounts, special offers, or even valuable information can make it easier to convince potential customers to fill out your subscription form. 

Make It Mobile-Friendly

With more than 54.8% of global online traffic coming from mobile devices, it’s essential to guarantee your subscription forms and website are mobile-friendly. Test your subscription forms on a mobile device and make sure it’s easy to access, looks good, and is easy to use.

Use Mobile-Friendly Captchas

While spam will always be an issue when it comes to subscription forms, putting that anti-spam on your visitor’s shoulders can deter them. Captchas can be messy and irritating, especially on mobile devices. Instead, use a simple verification method, such as an invisible captcha or a checkmark verifying you’re a real person.

Implement Auto-fill Sign-ups

Allowing Google, Facebook, or other platforms to auto-fill your subscription forms significantly reduces the time and effort it takes to subscribe. Most visitors also assume social signups are more secure, increasing the likelihood they’ll sign up.

Top 6 Places To Put Subscription Form

1. Above The Fold

“Above The Fold” refers to the screen you see before you have to scroll. If your subscription form can be seen without any scrolling, it will help your website visitors quickly find it.

Email subscription form above the fold. Screenshot of the AWeber website.

2. Use A Slide-in

A slide-in is a more polite edition of a popup. This usually appears at the top of your screen or in the bottom right-hand corner. The placement allows you to display a highly visible form without getting in the way of the view of the website and its content!

A screenshot of a  slide in from the top email subscription form.
A slide in from the top email subscription form.

3. Blog Posts

Ending your blog posts with an e-mail subscription form is a common practice many businesses use. After reading your content and seeing your level of expertise for themselves, asking your visitors to opt-in can be highly successful.

Screenshot of an email subscription form at the bottom of a blog post.

4. On Your Homepage

As obvious as it might seem, many businesses don’t have a visible signup form on their homepage. This is just a general practice – whether it’s above the fold, inserted in between content, or at the end, make sure you don’t make this mistake!

5. Your Website Footer

Once a user hits the bottom of your page, usually, a visitor is interested in what you offer. So don’t miss the chance to present them with a tempting subscription form!

Email subscription form in the website footer
Email subscription form in the website footer

Grow Your Business With A Subscription Form

Growing your business is a multi-step process. Having an accessible website that offers lots of places to sign up and the information people want can separate you from the competition. In addition, you’ll gain information and knowledge that directly turns website traffic into paying customers for your business! 

Hopefully, this article will help you create a subscription form that stands out and attracts your target audience.


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Author:
Amy Hall
5 minutes

Categories: Forms

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Amy Hall

Amy Hall

Amy has over 12 years of experience with WordPress, content management, SEO and email marketing. She’s managed over 75 websites, everything from large news sites to self-published indie authors. She loves a good checklist, but loves checking things off even more.

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