How to Use GetResponse

Quick summary

GetResponse is an all-in-one email marketing platform that lets you manage contacts, create and send email campaigns, build landing pages, set up automations, and track performance analytics. This guide walks through every core workflow from account setup to integrating third-party tools.

Steps

1. Sign up for a GetResponse account by visiting the website and clicking 'Sign up free'.
2. Add your details and click 'Create free account'.
3. Check your inbox and activate your account via the activation email sent by GetResponse.
4. Fill in your profile details — including business name and address — then click 'Next step'.
5. Enter the verification code and click 'Verify' to complete account setup.
6. From the dashboard, start managing email campaigns, contacts, automations, and results.
7. Navigate to 'Contacts' in the main dashboard.
8. Click on 'Import Statistics'.
9. Select 'Add contacts'.
10. Choose your import method: upload a CSV file, copy and paste contacts, or import from third-party services like Google Contacts.
11. Click 'Next' to proceed.
12. Confirm the import to add contacts to your GetResponse account.
13. Go to the 'Email marketing' tab from the main dashboard.
14. Click 'Create newsletter'.
15. Set up email settings by adding a message name, subject line, and recipients.
16. Select from available email templates or start from scratch.
17. Use the drag-and-drop editor to add text, images, buttons, and other elements.
18. From the dashboard, click 'Create form or popup'.
19. Select from the available popup templates.
20. Customize the form's colors, fonts, and layout to match your website style.
21. Choose to send the email immediately or schedule it for later.
22. Click 'Save as draft' or 'Send message'.
23. Enter a website URL to display your popup.
24. Click 'Save and exit' or 'Save and publish' your popup.
25. Click 'Create landing page' to design a page for capturing leads.
26. Select a landing page template.
27. Use the drag-and-drop editor to design your landing page.
28. Choose a name and domain, then click 'Publish' to make the landing page live.
29. Click 'Create autoresponder' to set up automated follow-up emails for nurturing leads or welcoming new subscribers.
30. Save your autoresponder by clicking 'Save' or 'Save and publish'.
31. Click the 'Website builder' button to build your website.
32. Click 'Create website'.
33. Add a website name and domain, then click 'Publish'.
34. Set up automations by clicking the 'Automation' tab.
35. Choose from automation templates and click 'Use template', or build a workflow from scratch.
36. After configuring your automation, click 'Save and publish'.
37. Click the GetResponse AI bot to ask questions or get assistance.
38. Type your question in the space provided.
39. Go to the 'Reports' tab to view analytics.
40. Monitor open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates for email campaigns, landing pages, and forms.
41. Navigate to 'Integrations and API' in the menu.
42. Connect GetResponse with tools like Google Analytics, Shopify, and WordPress.