Free Digital Product Download for Blog

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by waxingpoetic, Dec 7, 2007.

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    I want to create a free e-book download for my blog. I want it to be like the ones you see on so many blogs where users enter their first name and e-mail to receive the free download. How is the best way to do this?

    I use Blogger...please don't tell me to switch to WordPress. This is not an option right now. I have managed to add in pretty much anything I want to my Blogger template.

    I know how to create the PDF...I just don't know how to get the other stuff to work. I would prefer a PDF that opens right in the browser. Any suggestions. Thanks in advance.:D
     
    waxingpoetic, Dec 7, 2007 IP
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    The Emirates Gallastico Banned

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    You will need to use an autoresponder like Aweber (f expensive :eek:) or GetResponse. Email Aces has them too at $8 a month I think :)
     
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    waxingpoetic Well-Known Member

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    Well cuss word. That's freaking crazy to give out some free stuff, but let's check it out and give it a try. Thanks, Jason!
     
    waxingpoetic, Dec 7, 2007 IP
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    waxingpoetic Well-Known Member

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    So...I have my download all ready to go, and have yet to find a service that does what I need it to. I signed up for some shite and it didn't allow attachments...well, great. hehe

    I need a simple form that I can put on my blogspot with the following fields:

    First Name:
    Email:

    Then I need a Submit button under that that sends an email somewhere that I can set up an autoresponse with the attached file. Does anyone know how to finagle this?
     
    waxingpoetic, Dec 9, 2007 IP
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    If you don't like spending money on a auto responder you could also keep it simple and use MS outlook for it. Set up a specific e-mail address once they fill in their name and e-mail on your site and let outlook send a reply to them with the download link.
    If you want to have it opened in the browser you need to make a direct download instead of zipped or via rapidshare or something like that.
     
    TheDutchMan, Dec 11, 2007 IP
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    Cool...thanks! That definitely gives me some ideas. Rep++
     
    waxingpoetic, Dec 11, 2007 IP