kathrynwp on "Opt in box"

Hi there, if the signup box consists of either form or JavaScript code, as many do, then you won't be able to include it on your WordPress.com site. Here is a detailed guide to the types of code that are permitted:

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You can definitely create a graphic that says something like "Sign up for our newsletter" and link it to a signup form which is hosted somewhere else. Some email marketing companies provide a standalone form that you can link to in exactly this way.

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