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My theme design is HIERO. I am trying to find the best email capture plugin to use with this particular theme design.

Thank you in advance!

Diane

I haven't gotten that far yet. But I know I would need the info. Thanks, guys.

My preference is Aweber

I see others have offered their opinion on autoresponders. Personally, I use MailChimp. Fully functional and free until your list gets big.

But I think you are asking about an email capture plugin.

I use Ninja Forms. Easy to setup, great support and plays nicely with MailChimp.

Mailchimp is a good one too!

I agree Aweber is by far the best autoresponder

If you’re looking for a free plugin vs a service, check out Email Subscribers & Newsletters. I use it on my site.

I’m also looking at MailPoet 3 (New) as it offers an autoresponder feature but I don’t have first-hand experience with it yet.

There are many to choose from but the most popular is Aweber

What is the best email capture plugin?

What is the best email capture plugin?

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My theme design is HIERO. I am trying to find the best email capture plugin to use with this particular theme design.

Thank you in advance!

Diane

I haven't gotten that far yet. But I know I would need the info. Thanks, guys.

My preference is Aweber

I see others have offered their opinion on autoresponders. Personally, I use MailChimp. Fully functional and free until your list gets big.

But I think you are asking about an email capture plugin.

I use Ninja Forms. Easy to setup, great support and plays nicely with MailChimp.

Mailchimp is a good one too!

I agree Aweber is by far the best autoresponder

If you’re looking for a free plugin vs a service, check out Email Subscribers & Newsletters. I use it on my site.

I’m also looking at MailPoet 3 (New) as it offers an autoresponder feature but I don’t have first-hand experience with it yet.

There are many to choose from but the most popular is Aweber

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Use like a "Private Invitation" Giving opt'd ins as a private invitations to a webinar
event that non customers cannot attend.

I'm having some ideas and trying to wei

Hey Diane,

Webinars are only available to premium members... meaning that not even Starter members can view them, so... non members most definitely won't be able to view them either.

Check under the "Live Video Classes": https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/banners/show/wealthy-affiliate-membership-grid.png

Hope this helps you.

Hi Trish,

Thanks for chiming in! I clicked on the link you provided a few times, but it just displays a dark screen, nothing materializes.

Is there another link?

Thank you

Diane

Hey Diane,

Sounds like you are using a mobile device. I have taken a screen print of the large table. Hope you can tell easily enough by this.

Thanks, Trish!

(Ok I see now)

It's clear and the verdict is in, you must be a Premium Member to have access to "Live Events".

Trish if I may ask, would it be the same prevision if it is a "past live event" (a recorded one)?

Or am I beating a dead horse? Just trying to weigh my options and a direction to go in based on available options,

You have already been a great help and I appreciate it!

Thank you!

Diane

What you CAN do in order to see if ANYONE can view something here on WA, is copy the URL of whatever it is you want others to view... then open another browser (if you are signed in using Firefox then open Opera) and paste the URL into the address bar.

This way, you will see EXACTLY how a non-member would be able to view that page.

This is what I do whenever I want to try sharing a URL I'm not sure of.

Hope I have not confused you.

Trish you are AMAZING!

I will move forward with your directions and method and report back (I'm smiling). To share!

Thank you so much! Your diligence is relentless, relevant, and very thoughtful!

It is SO APPRECIATED! Thanks for sharing!

Diane


You're pretty amazing yourself Diane. Good for you for being persistent. Would love to her back from you as to your success. :-)

the weekly training is for members only, but you can create your own webinar and have an invitation only.
to check what free members can see put the title into the search bar and if it doesn't have premium after it free members can view it.
if there is premium then they are redirected to the signup page after a few seonds.
phil

Hi Phil,

Great Idea!

I just need to find out what's possible and go from there. Your option is definitely an option!

I'll research more using the search bar!

Thanks so much!

Diane

the other option is to purchase russell brunsons two books
dotcom secrets and expert secrets.
don't buy into clickfunnels - far too much for what it is.
but this will, with their simple drawing, give you enough opportunities to cover what you want.
good luck

Thanks Phil for another good idea!

Definitely an option!

Thanks so much for sharing!

Diane

Not absolutely sure, but I don't see why not!

Hi Maxine,

I'm hoping to get a census on if it's a nay or yay!

Stay tuned!

Thanks for chiming in!

Diane

You can create your own webinar, Diane.

Hi Maxine!

I think that's a great option, if I have to go that route that is, still researching.

Thanks Maxine for chiming in with your suggestion!

All the best,

Diane

Sure you can. Nice idea. Folks would find a lot of value in a WA Webinar. Good luck!

Hi Bob,

Looks like there are some conflicting answers. I will need to research a little more. I will get back to you, with a nay or yay!

Thanks for chiming in! Your opinion matters!

Diane

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Can I offer a wa "webinar" pastpresent to email opt ins?

Can I offer a wa "webinar" pastpresent to email opt ins?

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Use like a "Private Invitation" Giving opt'd ins as a private invitations to a webinar
event that non customers cannot attend.

I'm having some ideas and trying to wei

Hey Diane,

Webinars are only available to premium members... meaning that not even Starter members can view them, so... non members most definitely won't be able to view them either.

Check under the "Live Video Classes": https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/banners/show/wealthy-affiliate-membership-grid.png

Hope this helps you.

Hi Trish,

Thanks for chiming in! I clicked on the link you provided a few times, but it just displays a dark screen, nothing materializes.

Is there another link?

Thank you

Diane

Hey Diane,

Sounds like you are using a mobile device. I have taken a screen print of the large table. Hope you can tell easily enough by this.

Thanks, Trish!

(Ok I see now)

It's clear and the verdict is in, you must be a Premium Member to have access to "Live Events".

Trish if I may ask, would it be the same prevision if it is a "past live event" (a recorded one)?

Or am I beating a dead horse? Just trying to weigh my options and a direction to go in based on available options,

You have already been a great help and I appreciate it!

Thank you!

Diane

What you CAN do in order to see if ANYONE can view something here on WA, is copy the URL of whatever it is you want others to view... then open another browser (if you are signed in using Firefox then open Opera) and paste the URL into the address bar.

This way, you will see EXACTLY how a non-member would be able to view that page.

This is what I do whenever I want to try sharing a URL I'm not sure of.

Hope I have not confused you.

Trish you are AMAZING!

I will move forward with your directions and method and report back (I'm smiling). To share!

Thank you so much! Your diligence is relentless, relevant, and very thoughtful!

It is SO APPRECIATED! Thanks for sharing!

Diane


You're pretty amazing yourself Diane. Good for you for being persistent. Would love to her back from you as to your success. :-)

the weekly training is for members only, but you can create your own webinar and have an invitation only.
to check what free members can see put the title into the search bar and if it doesn't have premium after it free members can view it.
if there is premium then they are redirected to the signup page after a few seonds.
phil

Hi Phil,

Great Idea!

I just need to find out what's possible and go from there. Your option is definitely an option!

I'll research more using the search bar!

Thanks so much!

Diane

the other option is to purchase russell brunsons two books
dotcom secrets and expert secrets.
don't buy into clickfunnels - far too much for what it is.
but this will, with their simple drawing, give you enough opportunities to cover what you want.
good luck

Thanks Phil for another good idea!

Definitely an option!

Thanks so much for sharing!

Diane

Not absolutely sure, but I don't see why not!

Hi Maxine,

I'm hoping to get a census on if it's a nay or yay!

Stay tuned!

Thanks for chiming in!

Diane

You can create your own webinar, Diane.

Hi Maxine!

I think that's a great option, if I have to go that route that is, still researching.

Thanks Maxine for chiming in with your suggestion!

All the best,

Diane

Sure you can. Nice idea. Folks would find a lot of value in a WA Webinar. Good luck!

Hi Bob,

Looks like there are some conflicting answers. I will need to research a little more. I will get back to you, with a nay or yay!

Thanks for chiming in! Your opinion matters!

Diane

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Below are directions given pertaining to email responses. I am not sure if it means the first name of a referral will automatically be placed OR I will have to

When the visitor signs up they enter their name, email and so on. That placeholder will place whatever they put in for their first name in its place in your message to them.

Say I’m a visitor and I put Paul in the first name field when I signed up. If you compose a message with that plugin and put {firstname} in your message body, it will replace that with Paul when the message is sent to me.

Scott,

Validation is key to any truth!

Thanks for chiming in and validating for the cause!

Your input is always necessary! Much appreciated!

All the best,

Diane

Any time

It means that if you place it exactly as shown, including the braces, in the subject or body of an email, it will be replaced with the actual first name from the mailing list.

Hi {firstname}, becomes

Hi Diane, in your email.

Perfect, Phil,

Two for Two, I'm batting 1000 right now!

Your input is much appreciated! Thanks Phil!

All the best,

Diane

That variable should automatically populate your referrals name when they receive the message from you. So, you do not have to do anything with it.

For example: If your message says Hi (firstname)

It appears awkward on your end but, you referral would see.

Hi Lakisha....

I hope this has helped out some...

Thanks, Lakisha!

Clarity takes away the blurriness! Thanks for clearing the way so that I might keep moving forward!

Your help was much appreciated!

All the best,

Diane

You're welcome

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What exactly does this mean first name?

What exactly does this mean first name?

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Below are directions given pertaining to email responses. I am not sure if it means the first name of a referral will automatically be placed OR I will have to

When the visitor signs up they enter their name, email and so on. That placeholder will place whatever they put in for their first name in its place in your message to them.

Say I’m a visitor and I put Paul in the first name field when I signed up. If you compose a message with that plugin and put {firstname} in your message body, it will replace that with Paul when the message is sent to me.

Scott,

Validation is key to any truth!

Thanks for chiming in and validating for the cause!

Your input is always necessary! Much appreciated!

All the best,

Diane

Any time

It means that if you place it exactly as shown, including the braces, in the subject or body of an email, it will be replaced with the actual first name from the mailing list.

Hi {firstname}, becomes

Hi Diane, in your email.

Perfect, Phil,

Two for Two, I'm batting 1000 right now!

Your input is much appreciated! Thanks Phil!

All the best,

Diane

That variable should automatically populate your referrals name when they receive the message from you. So, you do not have to do anything with it.

For example: If your message says Hi (firstname)

It appears awkward on your end but, you referral would see.

Hi Lakisha....

I hope this has helped out some...

Thanks, Lakisha!

Clarity takes away the blurriness! Thanks for clearing the way so that I might keep moving forward!

Your help was much appreciated!

All the best,

Diane

You're welcome

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I love using images to help express the content on my website, I have several on each post. Should I use alt tags?

If so, please direct me to the training or literat

Yes you will want to have alt tags

Hi Diane,

You may find the following blog post informative: Hope you find this helpful.

Thanks so much, your guidance is much appreciated!

Diane

I hope this helps.

Maxine

Thanks, Maxine!

Thanks for taking the time, much appreciated!

Diane

No problem Diane.

Thanks so much for the advice, guidance, and education!

Wealthy Affiliate Community is nothing short of AMAZING!

All the best,

Diane

In addition to Phil's SEO reason...

Alt tags show consideration to the visually impaired visitors to your website.

Jim

Fantabulous, Jim!

Note taken, and appreciated!

All the best,

Diane

Phil has your answer

Thanks, Rick!

I appreciate you checking in any way!

All the best,

Diane

Yes..that text is used for browsers that can’t display the images. It’s also something the search engines look for (proper use of tags)

Thanks, Scott!

Knowledge is key!

Thanks for sharing yours!

All the best,

Diane

Any time

Yes, use the alt tag and include your keyword.

Googlebot doesn't see the image in the html but it does see the alt tag.

So use it to increase your keyword exposure.

Thanks, Phil!

Your advice is very much appreciated!

All the best,

Diane

I hope this helps

Thanks, Shannon!

I am going to dig right in!

All the best,

Diane

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Should I use alt tags for my images on my website?

Should I use alt tags for my images on my website?

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I love using images to help express the content on my website, I have several on each post. Should I use alt tags?

If so, please direct me to the training or literat

Yes you will want to have alt tags

Hi Diane,

You may find the following blog post informative: Hope you find this helpful.

Thanks so much, your guidance is much appreciated!

Diane

I hope this helps.

Maxine

Thanks, Maxine!

Thanks for taking the time, much appreciated!

Diane

No problem Diane.

Thanks so much for the advice, guidance, and education!

Wealthy Affiliate Community is nothing short of AMAZING!

All the best,

Diane

In addition to Phil's SEO reason...

Alt tags show consideration to the visually impaired visitors to your website.

Jim

Fantabulous, Jim!

Note taken, and appreciated!

All the best,

Diane

Phil has your answer

Thanks, Rick!

I appreciate you checking in any way!

All the best,

Diane

Yes..that text is used for browsers that can’t display the images. It’s also something the search engines look for (proper use of tags)

Thanks, Scott!

Knowledge is key!

Thanks for sharing yours!

All the best,

Diane

Any time

Yes, use the alt tag and include your keyword.

Googlebot doesn't see the image in the html but it does see the alt tag.

So use it to increase your keyword exposure.

Thanks, Phil!

Your advice is very much appreciated!

All the best,

Diane

I hope this helps

Thanks, Shannon!

I am going to dig right in!

All the best,

Diane

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I'm adding internal links to my posts. I want to know if it is better to have to internal link open within my website or to a new tab?


Happy New Year
Dreams come true when desire Transforms them into Concrete action, Ask Life for great Gifts and you encourage life to deliver them to you.

Hey Diane,

Being old school when it comes to website design and knowing that many older established policies have changed or lightened up somewhat, I decided to ask Google your question, "web policy regarding internal links, should they open in a new tab?" (without the quotation marks, of course) and I was please to find the policy for this has not changed.

See screen print of the 2nd post from search results, below...

Hope you find his helpful.

I believe if you don't open a new tab, the user wouldn't make it back to your website.

It's good to open a new tab all the time as suggested by Laura.

From the point of usability, I think it is better to open the internal links in the same tab and external - in a new tab. Usually, we have a bunch of tabs open and it is always easier to push the "back" arrow than looking for the right tab and you do not lose your user.
I follow this rule.

Yup, me too, I always open in new window, no matter what.

Same as Cheri, I always use new tab so the reader doesn’t lose track of the original post.
Steve.

I use the new tab option unless I am linking to one of my other posts on my website.
If visitors click on an internal link the time spent will contribute to a session. This is better for you as Google takes this into account.
Regards
Janet

Yes. You want your reader to finish your first article :0)

Question: is it better to have your internal link open in another tab?

Question: is it better to have your internal link open in another tab?

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I'm adding internal links to my posts. I want to know if it is better to have to internal link open within my website or to a new tab?


Happy New Year
Dreams come true when desire Transforms them into Concrete action, Ask Life for great Gifts and you encourage life to deliver them to you.

Hey Diane,

Being old school when it comes to website design and knowing that many older established policies have changed or lightened up somewhat, I decided to ask Google your question, "web policy regarding internal links, should they open in a new tab?" (without the quotation marks, of course) and I was please to find the policy for this has not changed.

See screen print of the 2nd post from search results, below...

Hope you find his helpful.

I believe if you don't open a new tab, the user wouldn't make it back to your website.

It's good to open a new tab all the time as suggested by Laura.

From the point of usability, I think it is better to open the internal links in the same tab and external - in a new tab. Usually, we have a bunch of tabs open and it is always easier to push the "back" arrow than looking for the right tab and you do not lose your user.
I follow this rule.

Yup, me too, I always open in new window, no matter what.

Same as Cheri, I always use new tab so the reader doesn’t lose track of the original post.
Steve.

I use the new tab option unless I am linking to one of my other posts on my website.
If visitors click on an internal link the time spent will contribute to a session. This is better for you as Google takes this into account.
Regards
Janet

Yes. You want your reader to finish your first article :0)

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