5 Mini Lessons Together
We started this journey together with a 5-day email course. And if life got busy (which it always does), that’s okay.
The holiday season is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and gently restart. So I created this one simple page where all 5 mini lessons live together so you can go through them at your own pace.
No pressure. No overwhelm. Just the basics that actually matter.
Lesson 1
Why Email Marketing?
If you want to earn online whether it’s selling a product, offering a service, or recommending things you love, email marketing gives you the best shot.
WHY?
Let me share my experience…
In the beginning, I used to write product reviews on my website.
Then I would wait…
Wait for people to visit, read the blog, and maybe buy.
But when will the audience come?
After 1 day? 1 month? 1 year?
Because to get traffic, your site needs to rank on Google.
Same with Instagram.
You post a reel…
Will it instantly reach thousands of people?
Will you get 100k followers just like that?
Will Instagram’s algorithm work exactly how you want?
You know the answer. 😅
But with an email list , it’s different.
One email → lands directly in their inbox → instant engagement.
No algorithms. No waiting. Just real connection.
That’s the power of email.
Now, how I Use Email + Affiliate Marketing Together
Once I had my email list, I started sharing tools I personally use like AWeber for emails, Hostinger for my website, and a few others.
People appreciated the recommendations, and when they signed up using my link… I earned.
No pushy sales. No fake hype. Just real, helpful suggestions.
That’s the magic of combining email marketing + affiliate marketing and you’ll learn how to do both over the next few days.
You can do whatever you want with your email list :
– Segment your audience
– Build trust
– Sell your stuff
Grow faster And yes… earn faster 💸
Sounds good enough to convince you friend?😄
Lesson 2
How to Build Email List from Scratch?
How will you attract people to join your list?
Simple…
You offer them something valuable for free, something small that solves a real problem they’re facing.
That’s called a Lead Magnet or Freebie or opt-in or Offer …..all are the same
Now think about your niche…What small problem can you help someone with?
It doesn’t need to be fancy or long. It Just should be helpful.
Not sure what to offer? Let me give you an easy example:
“Never Feel Hungry Again! Get These 10 Foods That Keep You Full for Hours”
That’s a lead magnet for someone in the health or fitness space.
In this freebie, you could list some low-calorie, high-satiety foods.
Easy right? useful, quick, and they’ll happily give their email for it.
and tools I used to create lead magnet : Google Doc or Microsoft word or Canva (none of them are fancy)
Most people overthink this.
You don’t have to.
You’re giving it for free.
If it solves a problem, even a tiny one, you’re good to go!
Need more ideas?
👉 Here are 10 Lead Magnet Ideas You Can Use
Just write down how you can solve the problem and save the document as PDF. Then upload your document on google drive or on website (if you already have)
Once your freebie is ready, you can share it on Instagram, LinkedIn, Medium or wherever your people hang out.
But wait , how will you collect emails?
That’s what we’ll talk about tomorrow.
I’ll help you choose the best email platform simple and beginner-friendly (I promise).
Lesson 3
Let’s Pick Your Email Partner
Today’s lesson is a quick one but an important one!
Let’s talk about choosing your email platform.
There are lots of options out there… but honestly?
Most of them offer the same stuff , like signup forms, landing pages, drag-and-drop email editors, and all that good stuff.
You don’t need to stress over it. Just pick one and start.
Meet Ellie, she will help you to pick one.
Most platforms (including AWeber) offer a free plan, but they do have limits, like the number of emails you can send, or how many automations you can run.
As your list grows, you’ll want more features that’s when upgrading makes sense.
I started with AWeber’s free plan and used it for a long time…
When I was ready to grow more seriously, I upgraded and I’m really happy I did. 😊
Now it’s your turn to choose what works for you!
👉 Try AWeber for Free Here
Tomorrow, we’ll talk about how to connect your lead magnet to your email platform so it sends automatically 💌
It’s easier than you think!
Lesson 4
Let’s Set Up Your Landing Page (No Website Needed)
Today we’re going to talk about something a little more technical but I promise, it’s totally doable (and kind of fun!).
Once you’ve created your lead magnet, you need a way to actually deliver it to your audience… automatically. 🙌
But before we set up the automated email (that’s tomorrow!), you’ll first need a way to collect emails.
💡 So, how do you collect email addresses?
There are a few simple ways:
- Landing Page: A single webpage that shows your free offer and includes a signup form.
- Pop-ups: These are little boxes that pop up on your blog or website, offering your freebie and collecting email info.
- Embedded Forms: If you already have a website, you can insert a signup form directly into a blog post or page like a permanent place where people can join your list.
🚀 Today’s Focus: Landing Page (No Website Needed!)
You don’t need your own website to get started AWeber lets you create beautiful landing pages for free.
I recorded a quick video for you to walk you through step-by-step:
Just follow along and you’ll have your first landing page ready in no time!
Tomorrow, I’ll show you how to set up your first automated email the one that actually sends your lead magnet instantly when someone subscribes.
That’s where the real magic begins 💌
Are you excited? I sure am! 😄
If you have any questions, just hit reply and I’ll help out.
Lesson 5
Send Your Freebie on Autopilot
Yay! We’ve made it to Lesson 5 🎉
Today is where things really come together.
By now, you have:
✔️ Your lead magnet ready
✔️ Your landing page built
✔️ A way to collect emails from your audience
Now… let’s make it all run on autopilot 🙌
💌 What are we doing today?
We’re setting up your first automated email the one that sends your lead magnet to your new subscribers instantly after they sign up.
No manual emails. No “oops, I forgot to send it.”
Just smooth, automatic delivery that works 24/7!
🎥 Here’s a quick video tutorial I made for you:
👉 Watch: How to Share Your Freebie on Autopilot in Aweber
Follow along and you’ll see exactly how to:
Set up your welcome email
Add your lead magnet download link
Turn on the automation inside AWeber
Easy, right?
✅ Why this is so important (especially for affiliate marketing):
When your freebie is delivered automatically, you’re saving time and giving a great first impression.
Plus once that email is working, you can start adding more emails that do things like:
✅ Share helpful tips
✅ Build trust
✅ Recommend your favorite tools (affiliate links!)
✅ Turn readers into customers naturally
This is how I use email to grow my list and earn from affiliate products I personally use and love.
That’s it for your 5-day mini course, friend! 💛
But this is just the beginning.
I didn’t figure this out overnight. It took trial, error, and a lot of learning.
What finally worked for me was simple:
Build an email list
Share what I genuinely use
Grow step by step
That’s what these lessons are about. No hype. No shortcuts. Just a foundation you can build on.