How to Offer a Free Download in Exchange for Email Sign-Ups on Your PhotoBiz Website
PhotoBiz includes powerful marketing tools to help you grow your email list and generate leads. This guide will walk you through how to set up a form that captures email addresses and delivers a free digital download to your visitors.
You’ll complete this in three main steps:
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Upload your free download file
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Create your email capture form
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Add the form to a pop-up on your website
STEP ONE
Upload Your Free Download
Log into your PhotoBiz account and click on FILES from the left-hand menu.
This is where you’ll upload the file (PDF, image, etc.) you want to offer as a free download.
Need help uploading a file? Click Here For Our Guide On How To Upload A File
STEP TWO
Copy the Download Link
Once your file is uploaded, copy the direct link to it.
You’ll use this link later to deliver the download after the form is submitted.
STEP THREE
Create an Email Capture Form
Hover over FORMS and create a new form. You can:
- Use the Newsletter Sign-Up or Blog Sign-Up templates
- Or, create a blank form and just add an Email field
This form will collect email addresses from visitors in exchange for the free download.
STEP FOUR
Access Form Settings
Inside the form editor, click on the gear icon in the top-right corner, then select SETTINGS from the dropdown.
STEP FIVE
Add the Free Download to Your Thank You Message
You have two options for how your visitors receive the download:
Option 1: Show the download link immediately after form submission
- Set Email Thank You Message to No
- In the Thank You Message box, write your message (e.g., “Thanks for signing up! Click below to download your free guide.”)
- Highlight the text and insert the file link you copied earlier
Option 2: Send the download link by email
- Set Email Thank You Message to Yes
- In the email message body, include your download link
Click SAVE CHANGES at the bottom when you're done.
STEP SIX
Create a Pop-Up for Your Website
Click on MARKETING in the left-hand menu, then select Pop-Up Builder at the top.
STEP SEVEN
Choose a Subscribe Pop-Up Design
Select one of the pre-made subscribe pop-up templates. These are perfect for offering lead magnets like free downloads.
STEP EIGHT
Customize Your Pop-Up
Update the text, colors, and layout to match your brand.
Then, connect your lead capture form to the pop-up.
FINAL STEP
Publish Your Pop-Up
Click PUBLISH to make your pop-up live on your website.
Now visitors can sign up and receive your free download automatically!
