Adding a mailing list to your Facebook fan page can really boost your number of subscribers. This post is written for people that have an AWeber mailing list account. If you have not got one yet, check out my post on ‘Why you MUST have a Mailing List on your Website‘.

One of my favourite things about Facebook Fan pages is that you are able to embed HTML into a Tab. AWeber provides you with an embed code for your mailing list ‘web form’ that you can embed into a tab. To do this follow these 8 simple steps.

1. Login to Facebook

First, log into your Facebook account. Once logged in, type in “FBML” to the search box in the upper-right corner.

2.  Get Static FBML

Find the application called “Static FBML”. It should be near the top of the page. Click the “Applications” icon, then click “Add to My Page”, found on the left side.

3. Add FBML to your Page

A new window will open containing all of your Facebook pages. Click the “Add to Page” button to the right of the page you wish to have this form added to. Once done, look towards the bottom of the page and click on the “Ads and Pages” icon.

4. Edit

Look towards the top and click on the “Pages” link. Scroll down until you find the section that reads “FBML”. Click on the pencil icon in that section and choose “Edit”.

5. Login into Aweber

Now, log into your AWeber account, and click on the “Web Forms” tab. Create your web form, then click “Get HTML”. A new window will open. Click “Raw HTML Version” in the upper-right hand corner, then copy the HTML for your form to your clipboard.

6. Paste HTML

Now, go back to your Facebook account, and paste the HTML of your form in the box. Once done, click “Save Changes”.

7. Click Ads and Pages

Now, click on the “Ads and Pages” icon at the bottom again. Then, click “Pages” at the top.

8. Make FBML Viewable

Next, click “View Pages”. Near the top of the page, click on the tab with the plus (+) sign, and choose “FBML” from the drop-down menu.

That’s it, you’re done!
Now any visitor to your Facebook page can become a subscriber to your email campaign. After you start the trial, feel free give me your feedback or ask for any advice.