Now that you have an autoresponder service, the next step is to create your first list and make a form to put on your blog.

Since Aweber is my favorite service, I will be using their setup as an example. All of these steps have video tutorials at Aweber if you need extra help.

• Create a list--The name of the list must be unique at Aweber. In addition, the list name will be part of the address in the emails sent to your subscribers. For example you can see in this email bonusblog@aweber.com. Bonusblog is the name of this subscriber list.

• Confirmation & Thank You pages--Do not get hung up on this step. Just accept the defaults for now. You can always go back and create your own pages later.

• Create Your Form--Aweber now has a template to fit just about any need. Look through the samples and pick one that fits with your website. The template can also be modified to some extent. If you intend to offer a free report or newsletter for your subscribers (and you should), you will want a form that informs readers of your giveaway.

Your homework for the next week is to complete the steps to creating your first list and form. Next week we will be creating messages and putting the form on your website.

You can do this!

Chris Cobb
www.MyBonusBlog.com

P.S. If you are using a service that does not produce opt-in forms for you, check out Opt-In Designs for good looking Squeeze Pages and Opt In Forms.