Description
WordPress Plugin
Simple Email Subscription & Newsletter
Build your email list without MailChimp fees. Double opt-in for GDPR compliance. Send newsletters to unlimited subscribers. All data on your server. No monthly costs. No external dependencies. Just WordPress and your hosting.
No Monthly Fees
GDPR Compliant
Self-Hosted
Unlimited
The MailChimp subscription trap
You started with MailChimp free tier. 500 subscribers. Then 1,000. Now 5,000 subscribers. MailChimp wants $150/month. ConvertKit charges $119/month. ActiveCampaign demands $79/month minimum. You’re paying $1,800/year just to email your own list. Data exported to third-party servers. Privacy concerns. API rate limits. Template restrictions. Email deliverability at their mercy. You don’t own your list. They do. Monthly costs compound forever. 10,000 subscribers = $300/month = $3,600/year wasted. Your hosting already handles email. WordPress already stores data. Why pay external services?
Simple Subscription Form
Add [ses_subscribe] shortcode anywhere. Form inherits theme styles. Collect email and name. Mobile responsive. Works instantly.
Double Opt-In GDPR
Optional email confirmation. Automated confirmation emails. GDPR compliant. IP tracking. One-click unsubscribe. Privacy first.
Subscriber Management
View all subscribers in admin. See confirmed vs pending. Export data. Track subscription dates. Delete anytime.
Bulk Newsletter Sending
Send HTML emails to all confirmed subscribers. Visual editor. Auto unsubscribe links. Unlimited sends. No monthly limits.
Why external services fail
You’re paying MailChimp $150/month for 5,000 subscribers. ConvertKit charges $119/month. ActiveCampaign wants $79/month minimum. Annual costs: $1,800 to $900 just to email your own list. Data exported to third-party servers. Templates locked behind paywalls. API rate limits. Deliverability depends on their reputation. You don’t own your subscriber data. Monthly costs compound forever. 10,000 subscribers = $300/month = $3,600/year wasted. Your WordPress hosting already handles email via wp_mail(). Your database already stores data. Why pay external middlemen? Take control. Own your list. Zero recurring fees.
MailChimp: $150/month for 5,000 subscribers = $1,800/year
Plus overages. Template restrictions. API limits. Data on their servers. Privacy concerns. Monthly invoice forever.
ConvertKit: $119/month = $1,428/year for basic features
Creator tax. Expensive automations. Subscriber tiers. Annual contracts. No control over deliverability.
Simple Email: One-time cost. Unlimited subscribers. Zero monthly fees.
Your server. Your data. Your list. Complete control. Pay once. Use forever. $1,800/year savings immediately.
📊 Real ROI Calculation
Before: $1,800/year MailChimp subscription
Blogger with 5,000 subscribers. Paying MailChimp $150/month = $1,800/year. Template restrictions. API rate limits. Data exported to third party. Privacy concerns. Monthly invoice forever. 5 years = $9,000 wasted.
After: One-time cost. $0/month forever
Simple Email installed. Unlimited subscribers. Unlimited sends. Data on own server. Complete control. Zero monthly fees. Year 1 savings: $1,800. Year 5 savings: $9,000. Complete ownership. No vendor lock-in. Privacy guaranteed.
💼 Small Business Success
E-commerce store: 12,000 subscribers. MailChimp demanding $350/month = $4,200/year. Switched to Simple Email. Annual savings: $4,200.
Newsletter creator: 8,500 subscribers. ConvertKit charging $250/month. Simple Email installed. Zero monthly costs. Saved $3,000 first year.
Course creator: 6,200 subscribers. ActiveCampaign billing $169/month. Migrated list to WordPress. Annual savings: $2,028. Complete data ownership.
Complete feature set
Everything you need to build and manage your email list. No external dependencies. No monthly fees. Unlimited subscribers. Complete control.
📧 Subscription System
• Simple shortcode [ses_subscribe]
• Email and name collection
• Theme style inheritance
• Mobile responsive design
• Customizable form fields
• Hide name field option
• Custom form titles
• Instant activation
✅ GDPR Compliance
• Double opt-in confirmation
• Automated confirmation emails
• IP address tracking
• One-click unsubscribe
• Complete data deletion
• Privacy-first design
• GDPR ready out of box
• Subscriber consent logs
📊 Subscriber Management
• View all subscribers in admin
• Confirmed vs pending status
• Subscription date tracking
• Email address display
• Name tracking (optional)
• IP address logs
• Export subscriber data
• Delete subscribers anytime
📨 Newsletter System
• Bulk email to all confirmed
• Visual HTML editor
• Custom subject lines
• Formatted messages
• Auto unsubscribe links
• Unlimited sends
• No monthly limits
• Send confirmation tracking
🔐 Privacy & Security
• Data on your server only
• No external services
• Complete data ownership
• Secure confirmation tokens
• Nonce verification
• AJAX form submission
• IP address validation
• Privacy by design
⚡ Technical Features
• Uses WordPress wp_mail()
• Custom post type storage
• Theme style inheritance
• Mobile responsive forms
• AJAX functionality
• Clean uninstall option
• PHP 8.2+ compatible
• WordPress 6.0+ ready
🎯 Perfect For
Bloggers & Content Creators
Build email list without monthly fees. Send updates to readers. No MailChimp costs. Unlimited subscribers.
Small Business Owners
Customer newsletters. Product announcements. Event invitations. Complete control over communications.
Course & Membership Sites
Student updates. New content alerts. Member communications. Privacy-focused data handling.
E-commerce Stores
Product launches. Sale announcements. Inventory updates. Customer engagement without external costs.
💡 How It Works
Install & Activate: Upload plugin → Activate → Configure settings → Add shortcode to page → Start collecting subscribers.
Subscribers Join: User enters email → Receives confirmation email (if enabled) → Clicks confirm link → Added to confirmed list.
Send Newsletter: Write message in editor → Add subject line → Click send → Email sent to all confirmed subscribers → Auto unsubscribe included.
Manage List: View subscribers in admin → See status (confirmed/pending) → Export data → Delete as needed → Complete control.
🚀 Simple Setup
1. Install Plugin (2 minutes)
Upload ZIP file. Click activate. Plugin creates subscriber system automatically. Settings page appears.
2. Configure Settings (3 minutes)
Set from name and email. Enable/disable double opt-in. Customize confirmation messages. Save settings.
3. Add Shortcode (1 minute)
Create page or post. Add [ses_subscribe] shortcode. Publish. Form appears instantly. Inherits theme styles.
4. Send Newsletters (As Needed)
Go to admin. Click Send Newsletter. Write message. Add subject. Click send. Done.
💰 Cost Comparison
MailChimp (5,000 subscribers): $150/month = $1,800/year. 5 years = $9,000 total. Data on their servers. Monthly billing forever.
ConvertKit (5,000 subscribers): $119/month = $1,428/year. 5 years = $7,140 total. Expensive automations. Subscriber limits.
Simple Email: One-time cost. $0/month forever. Unlimited subscribers. Unlimited sends. Complete ownership. 5-year savings: $9,000+
ROI: Plugin pays for itself instantly. First year savings: $1,800. Second year savings: $1,800. Compound savings grow annually. Break even: immediate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add the subscription form?
Add the shortcode [ses_subscribe] to any page, post, or widget. The form inherits your theme’s styles automatically.
Is double opt-in required?
No, it’s optional but recommended for GDPR compliance. Enable/disable in settings. Confirmation emails sent automatically when enabled.
How many subscribers can I have?
Unlimited. No caps. No tiers. No monthly limits. Your server determines capacity, not the plugin.
Does this use external services?
No. Everything runs on your WordPress server. Uses native wp_mail(). No MailChimp, ConvertKit, or external APIs required.
How do I send newsletters?
Go to Subscribers > Send Newsletter in admin. Write message with visual editor. Add subject. Click send. Emails all confirmed subscribers instantly.
Can subscribers unsubscribe?
Yes. Every newsletter includes automatic unsubscribe link. One-click process. Complete data deletion. GDPR compliant.
Will emails reach inboxes?
Uses WordPress wp_mail(). Deliverability depends on your server configuration. Use SMTP plugin for better delivery rates if needed.
Can I export subscriber data?
Yes. Subscribers stored as WordPress custom posts. Export like any content. CSV export available. Complete data portability.
Technical requirements
WordPress
6.0 or higher
PHP
8.2 or higher
WordPress wp_mail()
Setup
5 minutes total
