LeadsLeap Tip
Test Your Subscriber System
A signup page isn't finished simply because it looks good. Test the entire process the way a visitor will experience it.
Before you begin
Have your published signup page open and use an email address you can check. If you have tested with that address before, your email service may recognize it; use a different address when you need to test the complete new-subscriber process.
Follow the visitor's path
- Open the published page. Use the public link, not the page editor. Check that the headline and form are visible.
- Submit the form. Enter your test details and click the signup button. Make sure the form accepts the information and displays the expected next step.
- Check for verification. If your system requires email confirmation, open the verification email and click its link. Check Spam or Promotions if it does not arrive.
- Check your subscriber list. Open your email service and confirm that the test address appears with the expected status, such as Active or Confirmed.
- Check the Welcome email. Make sure it arrives when expected, looks readable, and contains working links.
- Test on your phone. Open the page, check that the form is easy to use, and test the links. If entering details feels cramped, try turning the phone sideways.
Your system passes when: the page opens, the form submits, verification works when required, the subscriber is recorded correctly, and the Welcome email arrives with working links.
If something doesn't work
Find the first step that failed and fix that step before testing again. Check the signup form's connection to your email list, the list ID, and the email service's verification and Welcome email settings.
If you're using LeadsLeap, its Page Builder, SendSteed, and Share Code tutorials can help you find the relevant settings. You can start with a free LeadsLeap account here. That is my affiliate link; I may earn a commission if you later choose a qualifying paid plan, at no additional cost to you.
One final check
After fixing anything, run the complete test again from the beginning. A working subscriber system is more useful than one that only looks finished.