Contributors: Hristo-Sg, siteground, sstoqnov, stoyangeorgiev, elenachavdarova, ignatggeorgiev, asparuhtenev
Tags: leads, lead generation, growth, subscription
Requires at least: 4.7
Requires PHP: 7.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.7.4
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Lead generation plugin that will allow you to add subsription forms and use them for automatic lead submission to SiteGround Email Marketing service.

== Description ==
SiteGround Email Marketing plugin is a lead generation plugin for WordPress that allows you to create subscriptions forms and use them for automatic lead submission to SiteGround Email Marketing service. The plugin also allows you to add a subscription option to some already created contact forms, comment and sign up processes. By using this plugin as a supplementary tool to [SiteGround Email Marketing](https://eu.siteground.com/email-marketing) service you may easily turn your website visitors into mailing list subscribers.


== Features ==
* **Integration with SiteGround Email Marketing:** Use this plugin to [link your WordPress](https://eu.siteground.com/kb/start-getting-subscribers-from-wordpress/#How_to_connect_the_Email_Marketing_plugin_to_SiteGround_Email_Marketing) site with the SiteGround Email Marketing service and seamlessly grow your mailing list.
* **User-Friendly Interface:** Our plugin is designed with simplicity in mind, ensuring that even beginners can easily set up and manage their email marketing forms.
* **Customizable Forms:** [Create beautiful and highly customizable forms](https://eu.siteground.com/kb/create-custom-sign-up-form/) to match the look and feel of your website.
* **Responsive Design:** All forms are mobile-responsive, ensuring they look great and function perfectly on all devices.
* **Seamless Integrations:** Instantly connect this plugin to begin capturing leads through various channels including the [WP comment form, registration pages](https://eu.siteground.com/kb/collect-subscribers-from-wordpress-forms/), [Contact Form 7](https://eu.siteground.com/kb/email-marketing-integration-with-contact-form-7/), [Elementor Pro Forms](https://www.siteground.com/kb/email-marketing-integration-with-elementor-pro-forms/), [WPForms](https://www.siteground.com/kb/email-marketing-integration-with-wpforms/), [Ninja Forms](https://www.siteground.com/kb/email-marketing-integration-with-ninja-forms), [Gravity Forms](https://www.siteground.com/kb/email-marketing-integration-with-gravity-forms/) and more.


== Requirements ==
In order to work correctly, this plugin requires that your server meets the following criteria:

* WordPress 4.7
* PHP 7.0+

Our plugin uses a cookie in order to function properly. It does not store personal data and is used solely for the needs of our caching system.

== Installation ==
= Automatic Installation =
1. Go to Plugins -> Add New
1. Search for "SiteGround Email Marketing"
1. Click on the Install button under the SiteGround Email Marketing plugin
1. Once the plugin is installed, click on the Activate plugin link
   = Manual Installation =
1. Download: Download the  SiteGround Email Marketing - Lead Generation Plugin from the WordPress plugin repository or directly from your SiteGround Email Marketing account.
1. Install: Log in to your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New, and click the "Upload Plugin" button. Upload the downloaded plugin file and click "Install Now."
1. Activate: After installation, click the "Activate" button to enable the plugin.
1. Connect: Navigate to the plugin Settings page to configure your email marketing service integration and
1. Integrate: While on the Settings page, make sure to customize your existing website with a checkbox allowing website visitors to sign up to your mailing list.
1. Create Custom Forms: Create and customize your lead capture forms. You can add them to your posts, pages, or widgets using shortcodes or widgets.
1. Start Collecting Leads: Once your integrations and forms are set up, you can start collecting leads and growing your email list.

== Changelog ==
= Version 1.7.4 =
Release Date: Apr 7th, 2026

* Form layout improvements
* Third Party integration improvements

= Version 1.7.3 =
Release Date: Jan 13th, 2026

* Third Party assets handling improvements
* Required fields improvements
* Registration, Comment forms improvements

= Version 1.7.2 =
Release Date: Nov 3rd, 2025

* Security Improvements

= Version 1.7.1 =
Release Date: Jul 30th, 2025

* Custom Fields Improvements: Multiple custom fields support

= Version 1.7.0 =
Release Date: Jul 17th, 2025

* Native forms can now support custom fields
* Interface improvements for the plugin's settings and native form builder

= Version 1.6.4 =
Release Date: Nov 21st, 2024

* Translation loading improvements

= Version 1.6.3 =
Release Date: Aug 29th, 2024

* Introduce new lead collection endpoint

= Version 1.6.2 =
Release Date: Aug 8th, 2024

* Fixed an issue with consent checkboxes on native forms

= Version 1.6.1 =
Release Date: July 25th, 2024

* Double opt-in availability
* Broken form schema bugfix

= Version 1.6.0 =
Release Date: May 23rd, 2024

* Improved support for PHP 8.2 and 8.3.

= Version 1.5.0 =
Release Date: April 25th, 2024

* New integration with Gravity Forms

= Version 1.4.0 =
Release Date: April 23rd, 2024

* Native forms can now have a consent checkbox
* Hyperlinks can now be embedded in forms consent text
* Static assets are now part of the plugin package and load locally.
* Fixed an issue with translations not being displayed

= Version 1.3.0 =
Release Date: Mar 27th, 2024

* New integration with Ninja Forms

= Version 1.2.0 =
Release Date: Feb 15th, 2024

* New Integration with WPForms
* New integration with WooCommerce Checkout Gutenberg block
* New settings for padding and margin added to SG Email Marketing Gutenberg block
* Fixed bug with WooCommerce shortcode checkout page integration

= Version 1.1.3 =
Release Date: Jan 24th, 2024

* New integration with Elementor Pro Forms
* Fixed an issue with translations not being displayed

= Version 1.1.2 =

Release Date: Dec 19th, 2023

* Plugin now available to download from wordpress.org

= Version 1.1.1 =

Release Date: Dec 18th, 2023

* Fixed increase of footer size when adding a form to a page
* Fixed issue with forms not submitting through Elementor Popup
* Added options for title and description of the forms

= Version 1.1.0 =

Release Date: Dec 13th, 2023

* New Integration with Contact Form 7

= Version 1.0.1 =

Release Date: Nov 3rd, 2023

* Fixed memory leak on integrations listing page
* Fixed crashing page case related to suspended mail marketing accounts
* Fixed translations

= Version 1.0.0 =

* Initial release

