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How do I integrate Easy Digital Downloads with AWeber?

Easy Digital Downloads is a WordPress plugin designed for selling digital products like eBooks, software, music, and more. By integrating Easy Digital Downloads with AWeber, you can automatically add customers to your email list when they make a purchase, enabling you to build relationships, send product updates, and promote future offerings.

This article will walk you through the process of connecting Easy Digital Downloads to your AWeber account.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • An active AWeber account

  • A WordPress website with Easy Digital Downloads installed

  • The Easy Digital Downloads AWeber extension installed and activated

Step By Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to your WordPress dashboard and go to Downloads > Settings.

  2. Click on the Extensions tab.

  3. Scroll down to locate the AWeber section.

  4. Click Connect to AWeber to authorize the integration.

  5. You'll be redirected to AWeber's authorization page. Log in to your AWeber account if prompted.

  6. Click Allow Access to grant Easy Digital Downloads permission to connect with your AWeber account.

  7. After authorization, you'll be redirected back to your WordPress site. The connection status will display as "Connected."

  8. Select the AWeber list you want to add customers to from the List dropdown menu.

  9. Choose whether to enable the opt-in checkbox on your checkout page by toggling the Show Opt-in Checkbox option.

  10. If enabled, customize the opt-in checkbox label text to match your preference.

  11. Click Save Changes to complete the integration.

Configuring Individual Products

You can also configure AWeber settings for individual digital products:

  1. Navigate to Downloads > All Downloads in your WordPress dashboard.

  2. Select the product you want to configure.

  3. Scroll down to the AWeber section in the product editor.

  4. Select the specific AWeber list for this product, or leave it set to use your default list.

  5. Update or publish the product to save your changes.

Congratulations, you've successfully integrated Easy Digital Downloads with AWeber! When customers purchase your digital products, they'll automatically be added to your selected AWeber list, allowing you to engage with them through targeted email workflows.