Let’s be real for a minute. The whole point of affiliate marketing is to make money, not spend it on unnecessary tools, right? That’s why we’re all about free stuff here at Bad Affiliate Marketing. Today, I’m going to show you how to create a FREE AWeber account because, honestly, who wants to spend a dime on email marketing when you can get started for zero bucks?

Why AWeber?

AWeber has been around forever, and yeah, it’s got all the fancy tools. But the magic word for us? FREE. Sure, they have paid plans, but why go there when you can get up to 500 subscribers and send out 3,000 emails per month without paying a penny? That’s more than enough to get your affiliate marketing business rolling.

Here’s how you can sign up without touching your wallet:

Step 1: Head Over to AWeber

First things first – get yourself to the AWeber website. Now, don’t be tempted by their “Pro Plan” buttons and all that jazz. We’re here for the Free Plan, remember? Scroll down until you see “Sign Up for Free.” Boom, that’s your golden ticket.

Step 2: Fill in the Basics

You’ll need to drop your name, email, and password. Yes, it’s the usual boring stuff, but at least they’re not asking for your credit card. (Which, honestly, is a red flag for any tool you’re just trying out, am I right?)

Step 3: Confirm Your Email

AWeber will send you an email to verify your account because, of course, they want to make sure you’re not a bot. Click the link, and you’re in. Simple as that.

Step 4: Customize Your Account

You’ll be prompted to enter some info about your business. Now, if you’re just getting started and don’t have a website yet, don’t sweat it. You can skip a lot of these steps for now. Fill in what you can, and keep it moving. This is Bad Affiliate Marketing—half the fun is figuring it out as you go!

Step 5: Set Up Your First List

This is where the magic happens. You’ll want to create an email list for all those leads you’re about to bring in without spending a dime. Give it a catchy name like “Free Affiliate Success” or “Badass Freebies”—whatever gets your vibe across.

Step 6: Start Collecting Emails

Now that you’ve got your AWeber account set up, it’s time to start collecting emails. Use one of their free signup forms, and boom—you’re ready to send newsletters, promotions, and affiliate offers. All for free, my friend.

The Bottom Line

Why pay for email marketing when you can get it for free? AWeber gives you everything you need to build your list and start making commissions without the upfront cost. It’s the perfect tool for any affiliate marketer who’s just getting started or anyone who’s not into wasting cash on fancy subscriptions.

Go ahead, grab your free AWeber account, and start collecting those commissions. Remember, Bad Affiliate Marketing is all about getting ahead without spending more than you have to.