=== Free Tools to Automate Your Site Growth === Contributors: SumoMe Tags: analytics, campaign monitor, click to tweet, contact form, content analytics, convertkit, drip, email form, ExactTarget, exit-intent, Facebook, facebook share, FeedBlitz, floating social buttons, growth, heat map, heatmaps, Hubspot, image sharing, inbound marketing, Inbox First, infusionsoft, landing page, lightbox, links, mailchimp, mailerlite, mailing list, mailjet, MyEmma, MyNewsletterBuilder, newsletter, Ontraport, pardot, popup, sailthru, scroll box, share, share buttons, share image, sharebar, sharing, site traffic, sms, social, social bookmarking, social media buttons, social plugin, social sharing, subscribers, subscription, traffic growth, tweet button, twitter, twitter share, vero, vertical response, welcome mat, WhatCounts, widget, zapier Requires at least: 3.0.1 Tested up to: 4.8 Stable tag: 1.27 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Free and easy way to double your email subscribers, plus sharing tools to double your traffic from Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & more. == Description == Most blogs are designed for hit-and-run readers. People find your blog, read your article, and leave. Wouldn't it be nice if some of those people subscribed or shared your amazing post? >Sumo provides free tools you need to grow your WordPress site. This plugin will make it easy for your readers to join your email list, share your articles, and optimize with analytics. The free tools include: > >`List Builder` will let you create a fancy lightbox pop up to [build email subscriptions](http://sumo.com/?src=wordpress) (for MailChimp, Aweber, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign, MyEmma, Mad Mimi, Infusionsoft, Feedblitz, HubSpot, MyNewsletterBuilder, Inbox First, Sailthru, Klaviyo, Vero, Pardot, Zapier, Ontraport, ExactTarget, Vertical Response, Drip, MailerLite, WhatCounts, ConvertKit, MailJet, Maropost, and others). > >`Share` makes it insanely easy for people to share your content on mobile or web. > >`Welcome Mat` displays a full-screen call-to-action that shows when visitors land on your site. > >`Heat Maps` help you see where people are clicking (or not clicking) on your website. > >`Scroll Box` is an email collection box triggered by how far your reader makes it down the screen. > >`Smart Bar` is a Floating Bar that can appear at the top or bottom of your website. You can encourage people to subscribe to your newsletter, go to a specific page or follow you on your social networks. > >`Highlighter` makes it easy to click to tweet about your article by selecting popular parts of your writing (like Kindle and Medium). > >`Image Sharer` makes it simple to share your images (with a link to your post) on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter. > >And even more great free tools in our Sumo Store. Now, people will find your blog, read your article, share your article on Twitter/Facebook/Pinterest, and subscribe via email to your email newsletter. = Latest Updates = * 6/20 - Smart bar can now appear at the bottom of your pages, TONS more templates for Scroll Box / Smart Bar and List Builder, * 5/21 Added tons new List Builder design templates * Added URL shortener for all sharing tools * Made Scroll Box and Smart Bar (hello bar alternative) to Pro versions (AB testing, multiple popups, advanced display rules) * Updating Heat Maps (crazyegg alternative) and Content Analytics (scroll tracking) to more automatic tracking abilities * Added SMS and WhatsApp social sharing buttons [`See more` at Sumo.com](http://sumo.com/?src=wordpress_bottom) [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_kbSb97QS0] == Installation == 1. Upload folder wp-sumome.zip to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 1. Activate the plugin through the `Plugins` menu in WordPress 1. Click on the blue thingy in the top right. 1. Register and click on the Sumo Store to install the apps you want. 1. Eat a taco and enjoy the increased traffic to your site. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Does this plugin slow down my site? = Not at all. This plugin loads asynchronously so it won't down your site at all. = Where do I login to Sumo? = Once you install the plugin and activate it. Go to any page on your site and you'll see a little blue thing in the top right, click on it and then the crown icon to login. = How can I install an app? = Once you've logged into Sumo, click on Sumo Store and click Install for whichever app you'd like to install. Once you have installed the List Builder app, you can integrate with MailChimp, Aweber, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign, MyEmma, Mad Mimi, Infusionsoft, Feedblitz, HubSpot, MyNewsletterBuilder, Inbox First, Sailthru, Klaviyo, Vero, Pardot, Zapier, Ontraport, ExactTarget, Vertical Response, Drip, MailerLite, WhatCounts, ConvertKit, MailJet, or Maropost. = How does Highlighter work? = Once you or a visitor to your site clicks and selects a piece of text on your site, they can choose to share that text on Facebook or Twitter. Subsequent visitors will then see that text highlighted and it'll be easier for them to share your site. = Can I delete a highlight? = Yup. Click on the highlight while logged in. Then click on delete highlight. = How many more emails will list builder help me get? = Most people see a double in growing their email list from the list builder application. = What does the Smart mode mean on List Builder? = We calculate the ideal time to show a person = Can I customize the look and feel of the popup? = You can use our default options or fully control the CSS in the advanced section. = Do you provide instant connections to any email providers? = Yes, we provide instant integration with MailChimp, Aweber, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign, MyEmma, Mad Mimi, Infusionsoft, Feedblitz, HubSpot, MyNewsletterBuilder, Inbox First, Sailthru, Klaviyo, Vero, Pardot, Zapier, Ontraport, ExactTarget, Vertical Response, Drip, MailerLite, WhatCounts, ConvertKit, MailJet, and Maropost. When a user joins, their email is automatically subscribed to your MailChimp, Aweber, or other newsletter list. Alternately, you can simply download a CSV list of your newsletter subscribers. == Other Notes == Our MailChimp email newsletter list builder and Twitter share button apps help Wordpress users build their audiences online. Email newsletter integration options * MailChimp newsletter integration * Aweber newsletter integration * Constant Contact newsletter integration * Campaign Monitor newsletter integration * GetResponse newsletter integration * ActiveCampaign newsletter integration * MyEmma newsletter integration * Mad Mimi newsletter integration * Infusionsoft newsletter integration * Feedblitz newsletter integration * HubSpot newsletter integration * MyNewsletterBuilder newsletter integration * Inbox First newsletter integration * Sailthru newsletter integration * Klaviyo newsletter integration * Vero newsletter integration * Pardot newsletter integration * Zapier newsletter integration * Ontraport newsletter integration * ExactTarget newsletter integration * Vertical Response newsletter integration * Drip newsletter integration * MailerLite newsletter integration * WhatCounts newsletter integration * ConvertKit newsletter integration * MailJet newsletter integration * Maropost newsletter integration Why people use MailChimp * MailChimp has free plans * MailChimp automatically integrates with our plugin * MailChimp easily sends newsletters * MailChimp handles lists of all sizes * MailChimp can send drip campaigns (scheduled emails) Why people use Aweber * Aweber has a $1 first month * Aweber automatically integrates with our plugin * Aweber easily sends your newsletters * Aweber scales to handle large or small lists * Aweber can also send drip campaigns Why you should encourage Twitter sharing * Twitter helps you reach new readers * Twitter shares help build your newsletter * Twitter helps engage your current readers * Twitter followers read your articles more often * Twitter shares build your social reach * Twitter sharing establishes your thought leadership * Twitter shares encourage discussion of your posts == Screenshots == [See all of our screenshots at Sumo.com](http://sumo.com/?src=wordpress_ss) 1. This screen shot is how to Sign up once you have activated the plugin 2. This view shows the suite of Sumo apps 3. Fully customizable email pop ups from our List Builder 3 app 4. Total control of the design and feel of the pop ups 5. Connect with all major email providers (MailChimp, Aweber, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign, MyEmma, Mad Mimi, Infusionsoft, Feedblitz, HubSpot, MyNewsletterBuilder, Inbox First, Sailthru, Klaviyo, Vero, Pardot, Zapier, Ontraport, ExactTarget, Vertical Response, Drip, MailerLite, WhatCounts, ConvertKit, MailJet, Maropost) 6. A/B testing to maximize your conversion rate 7. Advanced display rules to control which visitors see your pop ups and when 8. Detailed stats page to track your email growth 9. Super sexy sharing buttons for mobile and desktop (Share app) 10. Performance of how your shares are doing 11. Easily control where you place your share bars 12. Free Heat Maps to see where your visitors are clicking or not 13. Image share (social share buttons) to double or triple shares on your images 14. Scroll box pop up that gets triggered based on a readers scrolling 15. Content Analytics to track readers scrolling 16. Let users Highlight text on your site and share it 17. Welcome Mat shows a full-screen call to action of your choice. Works insanely well. == Changelog == = 1.04 = * Old school original version = 1.05 = * Fixed screenshots = 1.06 = * Made it super simple and easy to auto-resize the window. = 1.07 = * Redesigned dashboard and list builder email templates now available = 1.08 = * Added Smart Bar app to create easy email collect form at the top of your site. = 1.8 = * Show apps for configuring in WordPress admin = 1.9 = * Disable CloudFlare RocketLoader = 1.10 = * Ignore admin iframes = 1.11 = * Added way more integrations = 1.12 = * images, yay = 1.13 = * images, updated instructions = 1.14 = * Added new integrations (MailChimp, Aweber, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign, MyEmma, Mad Mimi, Infusionsoft, Feedblitz, HubSpot, MyNewsletterBuilder, Inbox First, Sailthru, Klaviyo, Vero, Pardot, Zapier, Ontraport, ExactTarget, Vertical Response, Drip, MailerLite, WhatCounts, ConvertKit, MailJet, Maropost) = 1.15 = * Integration with WordPress Admin. * Statistics inside WordPress dashboard. * Better on-boarding. = 1.16 = * CSS and pathname fixes = 1.17 = * CSS, notification bubble, and more random Site ID = 1.18 = * Fixes site ID conflict = 1.19 = * Fixes logout redirect, and updated WordPress tested version. = 1.20 = * Added social media. Fixed help link. = 1.21 = * Updating versions. = 1.22 = * Upgrading users that inserted the Sumo tag manually. = 1.23 = * Sumo = 1.24 = * Sumo transition = 1.25 = * Sumo transition. Added more information to statistics section. Fixed broken link. = 1.26 = * Sumo transition. Fixed broken link. Design changes. = 1.27 = * Updated tested up to version to the newest Wordpress version. == Upgrade Notice == = 1.04 = * You are original! = 1.05 = * Yay images = 1.06 = * Redesigned dashboard and list builder email templates now available = 1.07 = * Hello Smart Bar = 1.6 = * Added Share app - Get more traffic to your site with these super easy to setup share buttons = 1.7 = * Sanitize site ID when saving = 1.8 = * Show apps for configuring in WordPress admin = 1.9 = * Disable CloudFlare RocketLoader = 1.10 = * Ignore admin iframes = 1.11 = * Added way more integrations = 1.12 = * images, neat = 1.13 = * images, updated instructions = 1.14 = * Added new integrations (MailChimp, Aweber, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign, MyEmma, Mad Mimi, Infusionsoft, Feedblitz, HubSpot, MyNewsletterBuilder, Inbox First, Sailthru, Klaviyo, Vero, Pardot, Zapier, Ontraport, ExactTarget, Vertical Response, Drip, MailerLite, WhatCounts, ConvertKit, MailJet, Maropost) = 1.15 = * Integration with WordPress Admin. * Statistics inside WordPress dashboard. * Better on-boarding. = 1.16 = * CSS and pathname fixes = 1.17 = * CSS, notification bubble, and more random Site ID = 1.18 = * Fixes site ID conflict = 1.19 = * Fixes logout redirect, and updated WordPress tested version. = 1.20 = * Added social media. Fixed help link. = 1.21 = * Updating versions. = 1.22 = * Upgrading users that inserted the Sumo tag manually. = 1.23 = * Sumo = 1.24 = * Sumo transition = 1.25 = * Sumo transition. Added more information to statistics section. Fixed broken link. = 1.26 = * Sumo transition. Fixed broken link. Design changes. = 1.27 = * Updated tested up to version to the newest Wordpress version.