I’m going to walk you through a simple, effective, and underrated method to get that newsletter form up and running—without breaking a sweat.
And no—we’re not using FeedBurner. That ship has sailed. This is a new alternative, and it works like magic. So grab a snack, sit tight, and let me show you how I cracked the code after days of research and trial-and-error.
🚫 Why FeedBurner No Longer Works
(And Why You Need an Alternative)
Let’s start with the elephant in the room: FeedBurner.
It used to be the go-to tool for Blogger users who wanted to send newsletters automatically. You’d plug in your RSS feed, grab the form, paste it into your site, and boom—done.
But recently, FeedBurner quietly removed its newsletter form feature. That means:
- No form code
- No subscriber collection
- No automatic email updates
I tried everything—literally. Most platforms were either too technical, didn’t support Blogger, or just didn’t work. I was on the verge of giving up when I stumbled upon a gem: Follow.it.
💎 Meet Follow.it
The Newsletter Hero We Didn’t Know We Needed
Follow.it is a platform that lets you:
- ✅ Collect email subscribers using a customizable form
- ✅ Automatically send new blog posts to those subscribers
- ✅ Track engagement and manage your feed—all for free
It’s simple, clean, and works perfectly with Blogger. And the best part? No coding required. Just copy, paste, and publish.
🛠️ How I Discovered Follow.it
(The Backstory)
I didn’t just wake up one morning and find Follow.it. I went through the trenches:
- Searching forums
- Testing platforms
- Reading outdated tutorials
- Even trying to build my own form from scratch
Nothing worked—until Follow.it. I signed up, tested it, and within minutes, I had a working newsletter form on my Blogger site. It felt like I’d struck gold.
📋 Step-by-Step Guide
How to Add a Follow.it Newsletter Form to Blogger
Follow these steps exactly, and you’ll have a newsletter form live on your site in no time.
1️⃣ Sign Up on Follow.it
- Go to Follow.it
- Click Sign Up
- Choose your method: Google, Email, or Apple ID
2️⃣ Set Up Your Feed Source
Follow.it will ask:
“Where will you get your website feed from?”
Choose:
- ✅ Website RSS Feed
- Enter your Blogger URL:https://yourblogname.blogspot.com
3️⃣ Choose Your Feed Format
Select:
- ✅ https://yourblogname.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss. This is Blogger’s standard RSS feed.
4️⃣ Customize Your Newsletter Form
You can:
- 🎨 Change colors to match your blog’s theme
- ✍️ Edit the text (e.g., “Subscribe to stay updated!”)
- 🧩 Choose button style and placement
Take your time—a good-looking form boosts subscribers.
5️⃣ Copy the Code
Once your form looks great, Follow.it will generate a code snippet.
- Click Copy
- Head to your Blogger dashboard
6️⃣ Add the Code to Blogger
- Go to Layout
- Click Add a Gadget
- Choose HTML/JavaScript
- Paste the Follow.it code
- Click Save
🎉 Done! Your newsletter form is now live.
🧪 How to Test If It’s Working
- Visit your blog and find the form
- Subscribe with a test email
- Publish a new post
- Check your inbox for the update
If it works—congrats! You’ve just added a fully functional newsletter system.
📈 Bonus Tips to Maximize Your Newsletter
🔹 Place the Form Strategically
- Sidebar? Great.
- Below each post? Even better.
- Homepage? Perfect.
Visibility = More subscribers.
🔹 Add a Call-to-Action
In your blog posts, add a line like: “ Enjoyed this post? Never miss out on the future by following us.”
🔹 Track Your Stats
Follow.it gives you:
- Subscriber data
- Click rates
- Delivery reports
Use these to improve your content and grow your audience.
🧠 Final Thoughts: Why This Method Rocks
| Feature | FeedBurner (Old) | Follow.it (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter Form | ❌ Removed | ✅ Available |
| RSS Integration | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Customization | ❌ Limited | ✅ Full Control |
| Subscriber Management | ❌ None | ✅ Dashboard |
| Free Plan | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
You’re not just adding a form—you’re building a subscriber base, boosting engagement, and future-proofing your blog.
💬 Let’s Wrap It Up
I hope this guide gave you everything you need to get started. I know how frustrating it can be to find a working solution, and that’s why I made this tutorial as detailed and beginner-friendly as possible.
If you have any questions, drop them in the comments or reach out. And if you want a custom banner or widget design to match your blog’s vibe, I’ve got you covered—just ask!
Stay creative, stay consistent, and keep building your blog one smart move at a time. 💪