Why it's a BAD idea to run a newsletter campaign via a conventional eMail client

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spionfox

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We have been having loads of problems with a newly introduced newsletter tool that our web provider supplies. One of my colleagues asked why we needed that tool at all and why we couldn't do it manulally ourselves. I'm trying to provide a list of reasons why not. can anybody add anything to the following? Thanks.

1 - Bulk eMail sent in this way is more likely to be identified as 'spam' resulting in our domain name being blacklisted.

2 - Unless we operate our own mail-server which is on 24/7 we cannot specify when emails will be sent without somebody physically sending them at the time required.

3 - Management of unsubscriptions and 'bounces' would no longer be automatic meaning a bigger workload for the newsletter administrator.

4 - As all eMails would be sent out using a conventional internet connection this would result in increased bandwidth for the person sending the messages. If on a 'capped' service this would result in additional charges from the ISP.
 
Have you used MailChimp Spion? Is it any good?

I am certainly going to consider it (or similar).

At the moment I am persevering with the 1and1 newsletter tool because it comes as part of the package I have with them and I didn't want any extra expense.

The way things are going though............

If I do try it I'll give you some opinions :icon_bigg
 
I am certainly going to consider it (or similar).

At the moment I am persevering with the 1and1 newsletter tool because it comes as part of the package I have with them and I didn't want any extra expense.

The way things are going though............

If I do try it I'll give you some opinions :icon_bigg

Cheers. I'm pushing for e-newsletters at school and our useage would fall under their free plan so might try it.
 
Have you used MailChimp Spion? Is it any good?
I use mail chimp and I am not convinced that every mail gets to the address. I have about 240 registered actors and I need to send them regular updates on work opportunities. I send that out via mailchimp. I occasionally find that someone will ring me saying they've not herd about job xyz. I ask if they've had the email and it's not been received although mail chimp shows as having sent it. I have reverted back to a bulk mailer -Pimex mail express http://download.cnet.com/Pimex-MailExpress/3000-2367_4-10171226.html
 
I use mail chimp and I am not convinced that every mail gets to the address. I have about 240 registered actors and I need to send them regular updates on work opportunities. I send that out via mailchimp. I occasionally find that someone will ring me saying they've not herd about job xyz. I ask if they've had the email and it's not been received although mail chimp shows as having sent it. I have reverted back to a bulk mailer -Pimex mail express http://download.cnet.com/Pimex-MailExpress/3000-2367_4-10171226.html
Cheers
 
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