Let’s kill double opt in

August, 13, 2024

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After ONE hot sticky day in England, we are greeted with thunder. Yes, as I write this email the heavens open. That’s summer in England for you folks! 🌞

First up… I’m launching a new newsletter from the first week of September. Pre-covid, I sent out a weekly roundup email called ‘High 5 Friday’, which listed 5 things from that week, could’ve been a link to something cool I found online or something I was working on. This’ll be simiar-ish. TBC!

Ok… let’s do this… today we’re looking at double opt in. I personally don’t like it…. but there are workarounds!

TL;DW

Too busy, no worries, here are the 5 things I discuss:

  • What is double opt-in?
  • Studies show you are losing up to 40% of your signups by enabling it
  • BUT, it keeps your list clean… so what do I do?
  • There is another way!
  • FYI, double opt-in is legally required in some countries

Next week – my ‘resubscribe’ hack