{"id":7541,"date":"2026-04-10T02:39:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=7541"},"modified":"2026-04-10T02:39:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:39:50","slug":"mailerpress-create-your-own-wordpress-newsletter-system","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/mailerpress-create-your-own-wordpress-newsletter-system\/","title":{"rendered":"MailerPress: Create Your Own WordPress Newsletter System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email marketing remains one of the most effective ways to engage your audience. While external services often come with high monthly fees and subscriber limits, <strong>MailerPress<\/strong> (v1.5.x in 2026) allows you to run a professional newsletter system entirely from your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong>mybox<\/strong> users, MailerPress offers a high-performance, self-hosted solution that keeps your data secure on your own server while providing a modern, block-based design experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/mailerpress-create-your-own-wordpress-newsletter-system\/#What_is_the_MailerPress_Plugin\" >What is the MailerPress Plugin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/mailerpress-create-your-own-wordpress-newsletter-system\/#Key_Features_of_the_Free_Version\" >Key Features of the Free Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/mailerpress-create-your-own-wordpress-newsletter-system\/#How_Emails_are_Sent\" >How Emails are Sent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/mailerpress-create-your-own-wordpress-newsletter-system\/#2026_AI_Features\" >2026 AI Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/mailerpress-create-your-own-wordpress-newsletter-system\/#Step-by-Step_Getting_Started\" >Step-by-Step: Getting Started<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/mailerpress-create-your-own-wordpress-newsletter-system\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_MailerPress_Plugin\"><\/span>What is the MailerPress Plugin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-879702203\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Early access<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Still need help?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contact our customer service team.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Message us<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MailerPress is a specialized email marketing tool that integrates seamlessly with the WordPress environment. Unlike plugins that simply &#8220;connect&#8221; to an external service, MailerPress handles the creation, list management, and campaign tracking directly within your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Familiar Interface:<\/strong> The email editor is inspired by the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg), so if you can build a page, you can design an email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Sovereignty:<\/strong> Your subscriber lists are stored in your <strong>mybox<\/strong> database, ensuring you have full control over your audience data and GDPR compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full Site Editing (FSE) Ready:<\/strong> It uses <code class=\"\">theme.json<\/code> support to ensure your newsletters automatically match your website&#8217;s colors and typography.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_of_the_Free_Version\"><\/span>Key Features of the Free Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The free version of MailerPress is remarkably generous, making it an excellent choice for growing sites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlimited Everything:<\/strong> There are no limits on the number of contacts, lists, tags, or campaigns you can create.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drag-and-Drop Editor:<\/strong> Build professional layouts with a visual interface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Content Retrieval:<\/strong> Easily pull existing content from your site\u2014such as your latest blog posts or specific pages\u2014directly into your newsletter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Privacy &amp; Compliance:<\/strong> Built-in double opt-in mechanisms, customizable confirmation emails, and automatic unsubscribe links keep your emails professional and legal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Emails_are_Sent\"><\/span>How Emails are Sent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to understand that MailerPress is the &#8220;designer&#8221; and &#8220;manager,&#8221; but it needs a &#8220;delivery truck&#8221; to send the messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard Sending:<\/strong> By default, it can use the native <strong>PHP Mail<\/strong> function of your <strong>mybox<\/strong> hosting. This is fine for small lists but can lead to emails landing in spam folders as your list grows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom SMTP:<\/strong> You can configure the plugin to use an external SMTP server for better deliverability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Mailers (Paid):<\/strong> The Pro version adds native integrations with high-volume delivery services like <strong>SendGrid, Brevo, Mailjet, and Amazon SES<\/strong> to ensure your newsletters reach the inbox every time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026_AI_Features\"><\/span>2026 AI Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the latest 2026 updates, MailerPress has introduced <strong>AI-Powered Marketing<\/strong> modules. These tools can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Optimize Content:<\/strong> Rewrite subject lines for better open rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generate Visuals:<\/strong> Create unique images for your campaigns using integrated AI image generators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automate Summaries:<\/strong> Automatically turn your long blog posts into concise email teasers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Getting_Started\"><\/span>Step-by-Step: Getting Started<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting up your own newsletter system on <strong>mybox<\/strong> takes only a few minutes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Installation:<\/strong> In your dashboard, go to <strong>Plugins > Add New<\/strong>. Search for <strong>&#8220;MailerPress&#8221;<\/strong>, install, and <strong>Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Initial Configuration:<\/strong> Navigate to the new <strong>MailerPress<\/strong> tab in your sidebar. Follow the setup wizard to define your &#8220;From&#8221; name and email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a Signup Form:<\/strong> Use the provided <strong>Gutenberg block<\/strong> or <strong>shortcode<\/strong> to place a subscription form on your sidebar, footer, or a dedicated landing page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Draft Your First Campaign:<\/strong> Click <strong>Create Campaign<\/strong>. You can start with a pre-built template or use the block editor to build a custom design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test and Send:<\/strong> Always send a test email to your own inbox first to check the layout on mobile and desktop before sending it to your entire list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MailerPress is a &#8220;game-changer&#8221; for WordPress users who want to avoid the high costs of external platforms. By hosting your newsletter system on <strong>mybox<\/strong>, you gain a powerful, modern, and private marketing tool that grows alongside your business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[58,60],"manual_kb_tag":[190,842,2433,4929,6534,6975,9635,9965,9966,9967],"class_list":["post-7541","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-web-applications-cms","manualknowledgebasecat-wordpress-plugins","manual_kb_tag-wordpress","manual_kb_tag-gutenberg-editor","manual_kb_tag-mybox-hosting","manual_kb_tag-email-marketing","manual_kb_tag-full-site-editing","manual_kb_tag-self-hosted","manual_kb_tag-data-sovereignty","manual_kb_tag-newsletter-system","manual_kb_tag-mailerpress","manual_kb_tag-block-based-design"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/7541","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/7541\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7542,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/7541\/revisions\/7542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7541"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=7541"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=7541"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}