I have started using Simplenews but wanted some new functionality similar to an autoresponder or welcome message but it is only for one message. So here is an addition to the Simplenews I have put together, works well with the send latest newsletter enhancement which was a guide.

It sends out a 'Welcome message' to new subscribers. There is the addition of an admin page 'Simplenews welcome' where you can set up your welcome message.
It does not use a database to store data only variable_get functionality.

You may need extra functionality or features but it simply does what it say's on the tin.
Check out the readme.txt to set it up.
Want to see it working www.membershipsites4free.com

Feel free to use it on your site.

Comments

stenjo’s picture

stenjo commented

Great! Looks exactly like what I'm looking for!
How can I get it on my site? Can't see any patch or download anywhere...

/Sten

sutharsan’s picture

sutharsan commented
Status: Active » Closed (won't fix)

This should best be done by a workflow type module. Simplenews should support this not do it.

johnk_lpl’s picture

johnk_lpl commented

I am may not be knowledgeable enough in the workings of Drupal to fully understand your point.
I like Simplenews and it was an enhancement that met my requirements works for me.

jk

sutharsan’s picture

sutharsan commented

The point is that simplenews can not do everything. And because Drupal is very much pluggable, me and other module maintainers like to keep a module focused on a specific task and leave other tasks to specialized modules. Workflow modules (Rules, Workflow, Triggers and Actions) are very usefull for a task like this. The only link that is required is that the workflow module gets context data from Simplenews. In this case look at #620498: Integration with Rules module. I am more that happy to support the integration with Rules since it can be used for more purposes, compared to your solution. I fully understand that your solution works for your and I appreciate very much that you want to contribute. If you want to contribute some more in this field, I would appreciate it if you join forces in the above Rules issue.

johnk_lpl’s picture

johnk_lpl commented

Thanks for the feedback and the pointer to the integration with Rules, I will look at the Rules module and look to rework if I get the opportunity.

jk

ed terano’s picture

ed terano commented

I found this module very useful in my project. The only problem encountered is that the 'Welcome message' sent to new subscribers is plain text. Can this email (the body of the welcome message) be formatted? (html)

Ed