Want to automate lead generation and sales without complicated software?
Here’s a simple step-by-step to connect Systeme.io and MailerLite — two powerful free tools that let you build high-converting funnels and email automation without code.
🧰 What You’ll Need:
- A free Systeme.io account
- A free MailerLite account
- A lead magnet or offer to promote
âś… Step 1: Create Your Landing Page in Systeme.io
Systeme.io lets you create high-converting landing pages, opt-in forms, and sales funnels with drag-and-drop ease.
- Go to Funnels > Create
- Choose a “Build an Audience” funnel
- Select or customize a template
- Add a form field to collect the visitor’s email address
âś… Step 2: Connect the Form to MailerLite
You have two options:
- Use a Zapier or Make.com integration to connect submissions to MailerLite
- Or manually set up the form redirect to a MailerLite landing page or subscriber form
If you’re using MailerLite’s embedded form:
- Paste the form code into a Systeme.io “Custom HTML” block
- Or set the Systeme.io button to redirect to your MailerLite form
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âś… Step 3: Set Up Your MailerLite Automation
Once the email is captured, MailerLite takes over:
- Go to Automation > Create Workflow
- Trigger: “When subscriber joins a group”
- Action: Send welcome email with your lead magnet
- Add additional emails for follow-ups (sales, tutorials, blog links)
âś… Step 4: Test It and Launch!
Submit the form yourself and make sure:
- The email reaches MailerLite
- Your welcome email sends automatically
- All links and automation steps work as expected
đź§ Final Thoughts:
This stack lets you launch a lead-gen funnel with zero cost and powerful automation built in. As you grow, you can expand it with paid tools — but you don’t need to.
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