You don’t need a technical degree to build a sales funnel. With Systeme.io, you can create a complete funnel in under 15 minutes — and I’ll show you exactly how.
What You’ll Build
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a working sales funnel that captures leads, sends a follow-up email, and directs people to an offer page. It takes 15 minutes — I’ve timed it.
Step 1: Create Your Systeme.io Account
If you haven’t already, sign up for the free plan. No credit card, no trial — just a simple sign-up form. Takes 30 seconds.
Step 2: Start a New Funnel
- In your dashboard, click Sales Funnels in the left menu
- Click Add Funnel
- Name it “Lead Magnet Funnel” (or whatever you want)
- Select Opt-in Page as the first step
Step 3: Design Your Opt-in Page
Systeme.io gives you a drag-and-drop editor. You don’t need to write code:
- Choose a template or start blank
- Add a headline: “Get Your Free [Lead Magnet Name]”
- Add a subheadline explaining the benefit
- Add an email input field
- Add a CTA button: “Send Me the Free Guide”
Step 4: Set Up Email Automation
After someone opts in, you want to send them your lead magnet automatically:
- In your funnel, click Add Step → Email
- Write a short welcome email with a link to your lead magnet PDF
- Connect this email as the next step after opt-in
Step 5: Add a Thank-You Page
Create a simple thank-you page that confirms their sign-up and directs them to check their email. This is where you can also present an upsell offer.
The Result
In 15 minutes, you built:
- An opt-in page that captures emails
- An automated email that delivers your lead magnet
- A thank-you page that confirms delivery
This is the same structure used by top marketers to build email lists of 10,000+ subscribers. And you built it in 15 minutes on the free plan.
What’s Next
Once your funnel is live, you can:
Your Systeme.io free plan handles all of this. No extra tools, no extra costs.