How to Build a Newsletter with ConvertKit

Create and grow an email newsletter with ConvertKit's creator tools

Beginner
1-2 hours

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.

ConvertKit account
Newsletter topic
Initial content ideas

What You Will Build

A newsletter system with signup forms, sequences, and broadcasts

Key Features

Email sequences
Landing pages
Signup forms
Subscriber tagging
Analytics

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to build your newsletter with .

1

Set up ConvertKit

Create your account and configure settings

2

Create a signup form

Design an embedded form or landing page

3

Write your first email

Create and send your first broadcast

4

Set up automation

Create a welcome sequence

5

Embed on your site

Add signup forms to your website

Common Mistakes to Avoid

No welcome sequence
Inconsistent sending
Poor subject lines

Next Steps

Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.

Segment your audience
Create lead magnets
Set up automations

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