=== ConvertKit - Email Marketing, Newsletter, Subscribers and Landing Pages === Contributors: nathanbarry, growdev, travisnorthcutt, ggwicz Donate link: https://convertkit.com Tags: email marketing, email newsletter, newsletter, subscribers, convertkit Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.2.2 Requires PHP: 5.6.20 Stable tag: 2.2.2 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html ConvertKit is an email marketing and email newsletter platform for capturing email subscribers and leads from your WordPress blog. == Description == [ConvertKit](https://convertkit.com?utm_source=wordpress&utm_term=en_US&utm_content=readme) makes it easy to grow your email subscribers lists, sell more products and send targeted email newsletters - all by easily embedding email marketing / email subscriber forms anywhere on your WordPress web site. = Email Marketing and Email Newsletter Features = - Design [subscription forms](https://convertkit.com/features/forms?utm_source=wordpress&utm_term=en_US&utm_content=readme) in ConvertKit, automatically appending them to any WordPress post or page, or displaying forms within your WordPress content using the supplied Gutenberg block and shortcode options. Perfect for building your email subscriber lists. - Build [landing pages](https://convertkit.com/features/landing-pages?utm_source=wordpress&utm_term=en_US&utm_content=readme) in ConvertKit, and display them on a WordPress page to capture email subscribers - List past [email newsletters](https://convertkit.com/features/email-marketing?utm_source=wordpress&utm_term=en_US&utm_content=readme) on your WordPress site = Forms = Design [forms](https://convertkit.com/features/forms?utm_source=wordpress&utm_term=en_US&utm_content=readme) in ConvertKit, choosing from a variety of designs, customisable to your branding. Sign up forms can be configured to: - Send free content, such as a PDF - Display when the user is about to leave the page - Subscribe to an email newsletter, with powerful tagging and segmentation options Embedding ConvertKit forms on your WordPress web site with the ConvertKit Plugin is quick and simple: - Choose a default form to be displayed below each individual Post Type (Pages, Posts and other public Post Types, such as WooCommerce Products) - Choose a specific email marketing form to be displayed below a specific Page, Post or custom post type - Turn off form embedding at both site wide and/or individual Page/Post level For greater control, ConvertKit's email marketing subscription forms can be displayed in specific sections of your WordPress site's content, sidebars and footers by: - Using the ConvertKit Forms block in Gutenberg - Using the `[convertkit]` shortcode in the Classic Editor Start collecting email subscribers today! = Landing Pages = Embed [landing pages](https://convertkit.com/features/landing-pages?utm_source=wordpress&utm_term=en_US&utm_content=readme), designed in ConvertKit, on your WordPress web site, choosing from a variety of designs, customisable to your branding and ideal for building your email marketing list or selling a product. Create or edit a WordPress Page, choose the ConvertKit landing page from the ConvertKit meta box settings to display, and you're all set to begin growing your email subscribers list. = Email Newsletter Broadcasts = Use ConvertKit's [email marketing](https://convertkit.com/features/email-marketing?utm_source=wordpress&utm_term=en_US&utm_content=readme) feature to send email newsletters to your subscribers and leads. Embed existing email newsletters on your WordPress web site, ensuring visitors never miss your email marketing content, by: - Using the ConvertKit Broadcasts block in Gutenberg - Using the `[convertkit_broadcasts]` shortcode in the Classic Editor = Sell Products = Embed buttons (or link text) to sell your ConvertKit Products in seconds - whether that's digital goods, paid newsletters, music, coaching and more. Already have content on your site that you want to sell? Use the Member Content functionality on Pages to require email subscribers purchase a ConvertKit Product to access your content - whether that's a course or digital download. = Plugin Integrations = With the ConvertKit for WordPress Plugin, you also get integrations with: - Elementor: Form and Broadcast widgets natively integrated with Elementor, to embed ConvertKit forms and broadcast lists - Contact Form 7: Automatically add email subscribers to ConvertKit when they submit a Contact Form 7 form - WishList Member: Automatically subscribe, unsubscribe and tag users based on their membership level Our other WordPress Plugins provide further integrations between WordPress and ConvertKit: - [ConvertKit for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/convertkit-for-woocommerce/): Subscribe, tag and assign sequences to customers at checkout, and send order data to ConvertKit - [ConvertKit for Gravity Forms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/convertkit-gravity-forms/): Automatically add email subscribers to ConvertKit when they submit a Gravity Form, with tagging options = What is ConvertKit? = ConvertKit is the go-to marketing hub for creators that helps you grow and monetize your audience with ease. **Grow your audience:** Increase subscribers with beautiful landing pages, sign up forms, and link pages that make your work stand out. **Automate your marketing:** Create lasting connections and promote like a pro with our intuitive email editor, powerful sales funnels and subscriber list segmentation using tags. **Sell your digital products:** Market and sell your digital products and subscriptions with ConvertKit to drive higher conversions and save big on fees. If you are not yet using ConvertKit, [creating an account](https://app.convertkit.com/users/signup?plan=1k&utm_source=wordpress&utm_term=en_US&utm_content=readme) is 100% free and only takes you about 30 seconds. = Documentation = Full Plugin documentation can be found [here](https://help.convertkit.com/en/articles/2502591-the-convertkit-wordpress-plugin?utm_source=wordpress&utm_term=en_US&utm_content=readme). == Installation == 1. Upload the `convertkit` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Active the ConvertKit plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress == Configuration == 1. Configure the plugin by navigating to Settings > ConvertKit in the WordPress Administration Menu, entering your [API Key](https://app.convertkit.com/account_settings/advanced_settings?utm_source=wordpress&utm_term=en_US&utm_content=readme) and defining the default forms to display on Pages, Posts and/or Custom Post Types 2. (Optional) choose a specific Form to display when editing a Page, Post or Custom Post Type in the Page/Post/Custom Post Type's ConvertKit settings 3. (Optional) use the ConvertKit Form Shortcode or Block to insert Forms into your Page, Post or Custom Post Type content == Frequently asked questions == = Does this plugin require a paid service? = No. You must first have an account on [convertkit.com](https://convertkit.com?utm_source=wordpress&utm_term=en_US&utm_content=readme), but you do not have to use a paid plan! = How do I refresh my available Forms, Landing Pages and Tags? = Either: - Navigate to the Plugin's Settings at `Settings > ConvertKit` - Click the refresh button displayed next to the Form, Landing Page or Tag fields when creating/editing Pages or Posts = Where can I find the Plugin's Documentation? = Full Plugin documentation can be found [here](https://help.convertkit.com/en/articles/2502591-the-convertkit-wordpress-plugin?utm_source=wordpress&utm_content=readme). == Screenshots == 1. Create and customize stunning forms and landing pages in ConvertKit 2. Manage the WordPress plugin from a simple settings page in the WordPress admin 3. Append ConvertKit forms to Pages, Posts or other custom post types 4. Configure a specific ConvertKit form to display on a specific Page or Post 5. Configure a ConvertKit landing page to be used in place of a WordPress Page 6. Set up form and landing page automations in ConvertKit 7. Track subscriber growth == Changelog == ### 2.2.2 2023-05-24 * Added: Elementor: ConvertKit Form Trigger Block * Added: Member Content: Automatically configure WP Fastest Cache and WP-Optimize Plugins to not cache when the `ck_subscriber_id` cookie is present, to ensure Member Content correctly displays * Added: Member Content: Display a notice if Litespeed Cache, W3 Total Cache or WP Super Cache Plugins are active and have not been configured to exclude caching when the `ck_subscriber_id` cookie is present * Fix: Elementor: ConvertKit Product: Button icon was missing * Fix: Block Editor: Don't display options to link text to display a non-inline form if no forms exist in ConvertKit * Fix: Block Editor: Don't display options to link text to display a Product or Tip Jar if no Product / Tip Jar exists in ConvertKit ### 2.2.1 2023-05-10 * Fix: Settings: Escape tab links on output ### 2.2.0 2023-05-04 * Added: ConvertKit Form Trigger Block, outputting a button which displays a non-inline form (modal, slide in, sticky bar) when pressed * Added: ConvertKit Form Trigger Shortcode, outputting a button which displays a non-inline form (modal, slide in, sticky bar) when pressed * Added: Block Editor: Link text to display a non-inline form (modal, slide in, sticky bar) when pressed * Added: Block Editor: Link text to display a ConvertKit Product or Tip Jar when pressed * Fix: Forms: Output non-inline scripts once per form, to avoid the same form displaying twice when embedded two or more times in a page * Fix: Forms: Output non-inline scripts using the `wp_footer` hook, ensuring modal overlays fill the screen * Fix: Member Content: Append `ck-cache-bust` query parameter after entering code, to prevent plugin / host caching showing stale data * Fix: Settings: Tools: Import / Export: Include Member Content settings in import and export configuration * Fix: Settings: Member Content: Display warning notice that web host caching / caching plugins must be configured to disable caching when the `ck_subscriber_id` cookie is present ### 2.1.3 2023-04-06 * Fix: Improve UI compatibility for buttons in WordPress 5.x, using `button-hero` CSS class instead of custom padding * Updated: ConvertKit WordPress Libraries to 1.3.4 ### 2.1.2 2023-03-30 * Added: Link to Setup Wizard on Plugins screen * Added: Improved ConvertKit Icons in Classic Editor and block editor for Broadcasts, Forms, Products and Custom Content ### 2.1.1 2023-02-23 * Fix: Post: Settings: PHP notices when settings are not an array * Fix: Landing Pages and Legacy Forms: Deprecated `mb_convert_encoding()` message in PHP 8.2 ### 2.1.0 2023-02-15 * Added: Member Content (Beta): Require subscribers to purchase a ConvertKit Product to access specific Pages on your WordPress site. Head over to `Settings > ConvertKit > Member Content` to get started. * Fix: Product: Block and Shortcode: Set stylesheet ID to `convertkit-product-css`, to match other blocks * Fix: Blocks: Use wp.serverSideRender instead of soon to be deprecated wp.components.ServerSideRender * Fix: Forms: Preview: Support for previewing and editing Legacy Forms * Fix: Improved performance in WordPress Admin when invalid API credentials specified on new installation * Fix: Display notice in WordPress Admin with link to settings screen when invalid API credentials specified ### 2.0.8 2023-02-02 * Added: Settings: ConvertKit: Documentation tab * Added: Forms: Link to edit form in ConvertKit when previewing a Page, Post or Custom Post containing a ConvertKit form * Fix: Display Forms, Landing Pages, Products and Tags in alphabetical order when listed in a `