Would you like your WordPress site visitors to receive email alerts whenever there’s a new comment? Enabling comment subscriptions can boost engagement by keeping users informed about ongoing discussions.
When visitors subscribe to comments, they receive notifications whenever someone replies to the same post they commented on. This feature not only encourages return visits but also fosters lively discussions and debates on your website.
By default, WordPress doesn’t offer a built-in option for visitors to subscribe to comments. However, you can easily add this functionality using plugins like Thrive Comments.
Thrive Comments, part of the Thrive Themes plugin suite, simplifies the process. Here’s how you can set it up:
- Install Thrive Comments: Begin by signing up for an account at Thrive Themes and installing the Thrive Product Manager plugin on your WordPress site.
- Configure Comment Notifications: After installing Thrive Comments, navigate to the Thrive Product Manager dashboard and select Thrive Comments. Set up email notifications by connecting to an email delivery service like Mailchimp or SendGrid.
- Customize Notifications: Customize the content and format of notification emails that subscribers will receive. You can personalize email subject lines and include dynamic content using shortcodes.
- Activate Comment Subscription: Once configured, visitors can easily subscribe to comments by checking the “Subscribe to comments” box below the comment section on your WordPress posts.
- Bonus Tips: Enhance comment management by adding Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and consider using additional plugins to notify users when their comments are approved.
Enabling comment subscriptions on your WordPress site not only boosts engagement but also keeps visitors connected and returning for more discussions.
