[Plugin: Subscribe2] Error Message: "Error On The Server"

@lutz.H,

Try using the in-built Widget rather than another plugin. Enable it in Settings->Subscribe2 then place it in the usual way.

Hi MattyRob,

thanks for the quick response!

I did so, but then I see in the webpage not the subscription form, but the hint “you can manage your subscription options from your profile”. And before you ask: yes, I did fill out all the options in the settings (as far as I know), including the enabling ob that built-in widget.

Why is that?

Thanks again and kind regards,
Lutz

Sorry, MattyRob – my fault!

I was logged in and in that case the widget shows that message as I checked out right now ;))

Now I tried out the website being not logged in to WordPress and the form appears correctly. But the main problem stays the same: When I habe entered my mail adress and hit “subscribe” shows up the error message “Sorry, there seems to be an error on the server. Please try again later.”

What shall I do?

Thanks again and kind regards,
Lutz

@lutz.H,

Okay, you are seeing that message because the server is rejected the attempt to send the confirmation email.

This is usually due to the selected sending address used by subscribe2 being ‘off-domain’ or not actually existing.

So, you need to have an email address created that is on the same domain as your blog, so if your blog is https://www.example.com you need an email address like [email protected].

Next you need to create a new user in WordPress using that email address and finally you need to go to Subscribe2->Settings and choose that user account as your email sender.

If none of that helps you need to speak with your hosting provider about enabling email sending on your hosting plan or find way to obey any restrictions they have in place t combat spam.

Hi MattyRob,

thanks again!

Got the point, but can’t find a way to type in that “initially fist mail address”. I already de-installed Subscribe2 and installed it again – but it kept it’s settings so it doesn’t ask for that “primary mail address” any more.

Sorry for bothering you with details like that but I really checked all settings – I do not find it. And I can’t erase this address from the mail list …

Kind regards,
Lutz

@lutz.H,

You don’t type the email address into Subscribe2. Add a user first at Users->Add New or edit an existing one at Users->All Users and then click edit under the user name you want to change. Update the email there under the Contact Info heading where is says E-mail.

Now, take note of the user name and go to Subscribe2->Settings. Where it says Send Email From: under Notification Settings pick that user name from the drop down list.

That’s the Problem!
Please see here: https://mobilwatch.net/wp-content/mediathek/screenshot.png
When I click “edit” I can not edit the mail address, I’m only getting this window: https://mobilwatch.net/wp-content/mediathek/screenshot2.png
I guess I’m totally wrong in that section “Subscribe2 – Subscribers”, am I?

Kind regards,
Lutz

Forget about it, found it! In WORDPRESS … you wrote it, sorry!

@lutz.H,

You beat me there ?? Wrong screen! I hope you’re good now.

Alright! Here we go: The problem was endeed that the mail address I used wasn’t enabled to pull through scripts! Fixed that, works.

BUT 1 more question and a bug report:

First the bug: I have embadded some videos from YouTube into my website and these frames show up infront of the black confirmation layer you put over the site when showing the little confirmation window (which lays under the YouTube frames, too). So you can’t read the signs clearly. Maybe you can fix that in future versions?

Or is there a way I can disable that layer and the confirmation message? I don’t need it because I route to a special page saying (in German) that a confirmation message is on its way.

Second: Where/how can I change the English labels on the widget (“your mail”, “enter email address…”, “subscribe”, “unsubscribe”)?

And at last (but that’s a bonus, don’t mind if this is not possible): Is there a way to change the layout of the widget on the website, let’s say can I get a coloured background on that element?

Thanks again and kind regards,
Lutz

@lutz.H,

It seems you are using the AJAX form, unfortunately it seems that flash embedded YouTube videos demand the higher z-index unless set as transparent. You can disable the ajax form though in Subscribe2->Settings.

If you just want to translate the plugin there are German translations here.

You can style the background of the widget etc, using CSS and a DIV. In the Widget screen open up the Widget settings to enter the name of your DIV class.

Thanks again!

Without AJAX it works great!

Languages: Alriht, found it. Where do I have to copy these files to? I tried a news subfolder “language” in the subscribe2 folder, but that didn’t work …

Kind regards,
Lutz

@lutz.H,

Just put the language files into the same folder, so wp-content/plugins/subscribe2/. Also make sure you have defined your language short code in the wp-config.php file.

Just tried it right in that second by my own – thought, I cannot crash anything ;))
Works! Wonderful!
Thanks a lot!!!

I still have to test some mailings, but the website integration works woderfully! Giving you feedback when I’m finished and this question i solved ;))

Kind regards,
Lutz

Hi MattyRob,

sorry for bothering you again. Searched the FAQ for a whole day, but couldn’t find any hint. I need to embed the subscribe form (“enter mail”, “subscribe”, “unsubscribe”) into a post, like a kind of picture (frame). Is that possible, too? Or is the only way to get access to the form via the widget?

Thanks again in advance and kind regards,
Lutz