Adding an Opt-in Form to Facebook

Adding an Opt-in Form to Facebook

Ever since Facebook switched over from FBML to using iFrames for custom fan page tabs, we've gotten a ton of questions about how to add a VerticalResponse opt-in form to a Facebook fan page. Fear not, it's super easy!

Step 1: Create a FREE VerticalResponse opt-in form

• Go to the ‘List’ section in your VerticalResponse account.
• Click to create a new opt-in form.
• Name it.
• Design your form, don’t worry we make the design part very simple.
• Choose a pop-up thank you page, Facebook will not let you redirect to another site.
• Choose if you want new registrants to be added to an existing list or if you would like a new list created.
• Set up any alerts.
• And publish. Need a tutorial?

Step 2: Add the Static HTML for Tabs application to your Page

• Search "Static HTML" in the Facebook search bar or click here.
• Click Add to my Page.
• In the window that pops up select your Facebook page. Once you do that, the app will be added.

Step 3: Add your opt-in form 

• Go to your Facebook page and locate the newly installed app in your tab menu. You may have to click "more", or the arrow, in order to see it.
• Follow the app's instructions and paste the VerticalResponse opt-in form code into the empty box.
• Change the name of the tab, maybe "Newsletter Sign Up Form" or "Email Sign Up."
• Save these change.
• Go back to your Facebook page.
• You're good to go!

We have added this application on to our fan page so check it out if you would like to see what it looks like before you begin.  

source : help