How to Notify Subscribers of New WordPress Posts (3 Methods)

⚙️ How to use and set up

Make sure to install and activate the plugin first (you can download and install it from the repository).

Then do the following:

1. Creating a new notification: There should be a plugin page on the dashboard where you can add a new post notification.
2. Choosing a source: Give your notification a title, select the type of notification, and choose the source for the notification data.
3. Design and customization: Select a design theme from the design tab, customize it if needed, and use the notification template for dynamic content.
4. Content and display settings: Configure the template content in the content tab and adjust display settings such as timing, position, and visibility.
5. Finalizing and launching: Review all settings, save your notification, and it’s ready to be displayed to your site visitors.

⚙️ How to use and set up

For PushEngage, you need to head over to its website first and create an account, then add your site details (name, URL, etc.).

After that, its plugin is also available from the repository, so make sure to install and activate it on your website.

Then do the following:

1. Configure opt-ins: Customize your opt-in popups under design > popup modals in the dashboard to control how visitors see the opt-in prompts.
2. Create a campaign: Go to campaign > push broadcasts and set up your notification with a title, message, URL, and image.
3. Segmentation: Use segmentation to target specific user groups based on their site behavior for more relevant notifications.
4. Launch and analyze: Launch your notification and use PushEngage’s analytics to track performance and optimize future campaigns.

⚙️ How to use and set up

Similar to the one earlier, create a OneSignal account and configure your app or website by adding the necessary details like name and URL.

After that, find the OneSignal plugin from the WordPress repository and install and activate it on your site.

Then follow the steps:

1. Set up notifications: Create your notifications with titles, messages, and images, and set targeting options to reach the right audience.
2. Segment your audience: Use OneSignal’s segmentation features to group users based on behavior or demographics for more personalized notifications.
3. Send notifications: Dispatch your notifications to users, and use OneSignal’s real-time tracking to monitor delivery and engagement.
4. Analyze and optimize: Review analytics to understand user interactions and optimize future notifications for better performance

⚙️ How to use and set up

Simply install the plugin from the respiratory and then do the following:

1. Configure notifications: In the plugin settings, set up the feature for notifying subscribers of new posts.
2. Add feed sources: Go to RSS aggregator > feed sources page and then add new feed URLs and configure update frequency and item limits.
3. Customize notifications: Adjust notification settings to suit subscriber preferences, including email or push notifications.
4. Automate notifications: Use automation to schedule and send updates to subscribers when new content is posted.

⚙️ How to use and set up

Feedzy is also available from the repository so you can install it directly from your admin dashboard.

After installing it:

1. Find and set the feed URL: Locate the RSS feed URL you want to display on your site.
2. Use shortcodes or widgets: Insert the RSS feeds into your posts, pages, or sidebars using the [feedzy-rss feeds=”source_URL”] shortcode or by adding a widget.
3. Customize the display: Customize the appearance of the feeds using the available parameters and settings provided by Feedzy.

⚙️ How to use and set up

You need to register for a Brevo account first using a domain-specific email address.

From there:

1. Build subscriber list: Use Brevo to create and manage a list of email contacts.
2. Design emails: Utilize Brevo’s templates and email designer to craft emails and conduct A/B testing.
3. Automate: Set up automated email workflows based on subscriber behavior.
4. Send campaigns: Dispatch emails to your list with high deliverability.
5. Monitor results: Track campaign performance with Brevo’s analytics tools.

⚙️ How to use and set up

Before everything else, you need to visit Mailchimp’s website and create an account from there.

After that:

1. Install plugin: The plugin is for the forms — install the related Mailchimp plugins from the repository.
2. Connect account: Sync the plugin with your Mailchimp account using an API key.
3. Customize forms: Design and tailor signup forms with the MC4WP plugin.
4. Embed forms: Place signup forms on your site using the WordPress block editor.
5. Set email automation: Configure Mailchimp to send automated emails for new posts.

⚙️ How to use and set up

Begin by creating an AWeber account (you can either start with a free plan or go with a paid plan right away).

Then do the following:

1. Install the AWeber WordPress plugin: Search for the AWeber plugin in the WordPress plugin directory and install it.
2. Connect your AWeber account: After installing the plugin, link it to your AWeber account using your API key.
3. Create and customize signup forms: You can choose from various form types, such as pop-ups or embedded forms, to best suit your site’s design and user experience.
4. Embed signup forms on your website: Place the customized signup forms strategically across your website, including in posts, pages, or sidebars.
5. Automate email notifications for new posts: Configure RSS-to-email campaigns or other automation workflows tailored to your content update schedule.