Option 1: Using a WordPress Plugin (Recommended)

1. Install & Set Up the MailPoet Plugin

MailPoet is a popular plugin for sending automated emails to subscribers.

Steps to Set Up MailPoet:

1. Install the Plugin:
   • Go to WordPress Dashboard → Plugins → Add New.
   • Search for MailPoet – Emails and Newsletters.
   • Click Install Now → Activate.
2. Set Up a Subscriber List:
   • Go to MailPoet > Subscribers.
   • Create a new list for subscribers who will receive post notifications.
3. Enable Post Notifications:
   • Go to MailPoet > Emails → Click Create New Email.
   • Choose “Latest Post Notifications”.
   • Select the subscriber list you just created.
   • Customize the email subject and content.
   • Set the email to be sent automatically when a new post is published.
4. Test & Activate:
   • Send a test email to yourself.
   • If it looks good, activate the automation.

✅ Your subscribers will now receive an email whenever you publish a new post!

---

🔹 Option 2: Using Jetpack Subscription

If you already use the Jetpack plugin, you can enable email subscriptions.

Steps:

1. Install and activate Jetpack.
2. Go to Jetpack > Settings > Discussion.
3. Enable “Allow users to subscribe to your posts via email”.
4. Readers can now subscribe and get email notifications for new posts.

---

🔹 Option 3: Using an Email Marketing Service (For Large Websites)

If you want more customization and control, use an email marketing tool like:

• Mailchimp (mailchimp.com)
• ConvertKit (convertkit.com)
• Sendinblue (sendinblue.com)

How to Set It Up with Mailchimp:

1. Install the Mailchimp Plugin (MC4WP).
2. Create an email list in Mailchimp.
3. Connect Mailchimp to WordPress.
4. Enable RSS-to-Email Automation:
   • Go to Mailchimp’s Campaigns > Create Campaign > RSS-to-Email.
   • Enter your blog’s RSS feed (https://yourwebsite.com/feed).
   • Mailchimp will automatically email your subscribers when new posts are published.