How to in AWeber
- Create Aweber Account And List: Sign up for Aweber. In the dashboard, choose To Create List. Enter your company name, address, and a descriptive list name (e.g., Newsletter). Enable two-step opt-in to reduce fake signups. Note the list is where your subscribers will live.
- Enable Double Opt-In: In List Settings, turn on two-step confirmation to require subscribers to confirm their address via an email after sign-up.
- Create Sign-Up Form: Go to Forms > Sign Up Forms. Click Create Sign Up Form. Choose a basic or branded template (e.g., Name + Email). Adjust fields to collect only what you need (usually Name and Email). Save the form.
- Configure Sign-Up Form Settings: Name the form (e.g., Newsletter Signup). Decide if you want a Thank You Page on Aweber or on your site. Save the form.
- Copy Raw HTML For Embedding: Open Step 3 and copy the raw HTML code. Use the long version to avoid JavaScript blips. Copy the code to your clipboard.
- Embed Form On WordPress Site: Open your WordPress page where you want the signup. In the editor, add an HTML block (or a custom HTML widget). Paste the Aweber HTML code. Update/publish the page.
- Add Sign-Up Tag For Segmentation: In Sign-Up Forms automation, set a tag (e.g., newsletter) that will be applied to subscribers who sign up via this form. This allows targeted broadcasts later.
- Create Welcome Email Campaign: Go to Automation > Campaigns. Use the default Welcome Series, or create a new sequence triggered by the tag newsletter. Keep it concise and on-brand. Activate it.
- Create Newsletter Broadcast: In Messages > Broadcasts, select a drag-and-drop template. Customize your content, logo, and branding. Save the template.
- Schedule Your Newsletter: In the broadcast editor, choose Schedule. Pick recipients (tag: newsletter or list). Set date/time and timezone. Confirm and Schedule.
- Optionally Create A Landing Page: If desired, create a dedicated Aweber Landing Page for signup. Customize headline and form fields, publish, and use the landing page URL on external sites.
- Test The Flow: Subscribe with a test email on the embedded form. Verify the welcome email is received, the subscriber is tagged, and the newsletter sends on schedule.