💡 Want to grow your email list but don’t know where to start?
A lead magnet is the best way to attract and engage your ideal audience! In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a lead magnet in Canva and design a custom thumbnail to make it stand out—no design skills needed.
🎯 Whether you’re a coach, service provider, or online business owner, this guide will help you create a professional, branded lead magnet that builds trust and boosts your email sign-ups.
⏳ CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction: Why You Need a Lead Magnet
1:25 Step 1: Getting Started in Canva (How to start an email list for free)
3:45 Step 2: Choosing the Right Template for Your Lead Magnet
6:10 Step 3: Customizing Your Lead Magnet Design (Title, branding, content)
9:30 Step 4: Adding Final Touches & Exporting Your Lead Magnet
17:15 Step 5: Why You Need a Thumbnail for Your Lead Magnet
18:45 Step 6: Choosing the Right Thumbnail Size & Background
21:05 Step 7: Adding Titles, Fonts, & Branding to Your Thumbnail
30:10 Next Steps: Uploading Your Lead Magnet & Promoting It
🚀 This small but mighty lead magnet can transform your business. Share real value in advance, and your audience will be excited to take the next step with you.
For more on creating your Lead Magnets, refer to Episodes:
How to Understand Your Target Audience to Maximize Business Growth (Ep.30):
https://podcast.legacybuildingmamas.com/2237355/episodes/14743237-how-to-understand-your-target-audience-to-maximize-business-growth-ep-30
How to Build and Grow your Email List in 7 Steps (2025 Guide):
https://podcast.legacybuildingmamas.com/2237355/episodes
📥 Download Your Free Resources: Start building your email list with ease!
Create your Ideal Customer Person (ICP)
https://go.legacybuildingmamas.com/lbm-target-audience-persona
7 Steps to Start & Automate Your Email List guide here!
https://go.legacybuildingmamas.com/lbm-grow-your-email-list636737
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📚 Refer to the “Uploading your Lead Magnet in GHL” Tutorial inside the Membership Library.
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👋 Talk soon, Evelyn