Here we will focus on exactly how to use iContact Autoresponder.

Why iContact? That’s simple, it’s the one I know how to use- it works for me and has excellent delivery.

If you’re unsure which autoresponder software to use, check out this article where I compare two leading autoresponder software systems.

Here’s the article >>> Email System Autoresponder Software: A Comparison of AWeber and iContact

1. Create an Account

The first step in learning how to use iContact Autoresponder is creating an account.

Go to iContact.com

Click the tab that says, “sign up for a free trial”.

The cool thing is you don’t even have to give a credit card for the free trial.

Next, fill out the form.

2. Create a List

The second step in learning how to use iContact Autorsesponder after you log in to your account is to create a list.

Click on the “My Contacts” tab.

Go to the box that says “My List” and click on “Create a List”.

Give your list a name and a description and make it value based.

For example: the list name could be “Dry Skin e course”; the description could be “mlm email leads that have opted in to my dry skin capture page”.

Next, check the “send notifications when contacts are added/removed” box. This is so you know when you get a new contact.

Decide whether or not to check or uncheck the welcome message box. You can use their welcome message or you can use the first message in an autoresponder attached to that list

Now, hit save.

3. Create an Autoresponder

Step three in learning how to use iContact Autoresponder is to create an autoresponder.

Click the Create tab.

In the “My Autoresponders” box, click “create an autoresponder”.

In the “Autoresponder Name” box, give your autoresponder series a name.

In the “Autoresponder Description” box describe your autoresponder.

Then, in the “Source List” drop down box choose the name of the list you want to use.

Underneath, you will see the “Autoresponder From Name” box. Put your name in the box.

Under the name box will be the “Autoresponder From Email Address” box. You should use an email that is associated with your domain name. (Read more about why using a matching domain name here is important!- link to article on domain names)

Now Click Save.

4. Create an Autoresponder Message

Step Four in how to use icontact autoresponder, is creating your first message.

Click on to the Create tab.

Go to the “My Autoresponders” box and choose “My Autoresponders”.

There you will see the list of your autoresponders you have created and the list attached to it.

Click the green plus sign next to the autoresponder list that you want to add a message to.

Fill in your subject. Put your body content into the add body html section.

Click “Copy” to put your html body into the plain text box.

Write the day number in the “Days from initial Subscription” box. If it is your first email, put zero. Then, have emails go out every three or four days.

Click Spam Check and send the email to yourself. If the email is ready to send to your MLM email lead, [link to flagship article]create save.

Add additional email messages and when your MLM email lead opts in, your MLM opt in email lead [link to article] will get your messages.

5. Enable Your Autoresponder

Step Five in how to use icontact autoresponder, is enabling your autoresponder.
Click the Send tab. Go to the “Enable My Autoresponders” box and click.

Look for the autoresponder you want to enable. In front if it is a “piece of paper” with a green circle on it.

Click that circle.

You now know how to use icontact autoresponder.

If you want to learn more about email campaigns, creating a list building mini site, copywriting, autoresponders and monetizing your emails, check out my “Savvy MLMers in Training” Course “Put Your MLM Biz Online”.

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