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CarynClark MMD
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 2697 Location: Fort Myers, FL
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:11 pm Post subject: Marketing... |
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So, I've been trying to focus on my marketing efforts lately. Branding, revamping my web site, communication, etc.
I just wanted to let you all know that I tried out "Express Email Marketing" today... and I must say, it's truly a breeze... and very reasonably priced! I easily imported the email addresses I had (only used those of my actual clients as I figured those were the people that would be receptive to my newsletter, so as to not spam folks) from my QuickBooks Customer Manager database, easily created the newsletter, and easily sent it out. EZ!!!
I believe it was Connie who said she uses Express Email Marketing. I appreciate the tip, and wanted to attest to just how EASY it is!!!!!!
Check out my web site and subscribe to my updates, if you like!!! _________________ Caryn Clark... The Hip Chick Voice!
"A positive mental attitude and having faith in your ability is quite different from being irresponsible and downright stupid." - Dave |
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bobsouer Frequent Flyer
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 9883 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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Caryn,
I really like what you've done with your sites. Very, very nice. And may your successes begin to pile one upon another. _________________ Be well,
Bob Souer (just think of lemons)
The second nicest guy in voiceover.
+1-724-613-2749
Source Connect, phone patch, pony express |
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Jeffrey Kafer Assistant Zookeeper
Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 4931 Location: Location, Location!
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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Interesting. So Express Email Marketing is not double opt-in? In other words, when you import your contacts, your contacts don't get an email asking if that's OK?
UPDATE: Hmmm, looks like a GoDaddy-only thing? _________________ Jeff
http://JeffreyKafer.com
Voice-overload Web comic: http://voice-overload.com |
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CarynClark MMD
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 2697 Location: Fort Myers, FL
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think so Jeff. I was actually hoping it would send an initial email asking them to opt out, then send those left on the list the newsletter. But it didn't work like that.
I imported my contacts (again, like I said, I only imported those clients/agents/friends I've worked with that I didn't think would mind my sending them an email). Before I did that, the system made me swear on the Bible that I had permission to send to these people and I wasn't spamming.
At the top of my little newsletter, I put a note about it being my first edition, and that I don't like spam, etc. so if they wanted to opt out, they could do so below. _________________ Caryn Clark... The Hip Chick Voice!
"A positive mental attitude and having faith in your ability is quite different from being irresponsible and downright stupid." - Dave |
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CarynClark MMD
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 2697 Location: Fort Myers, FL
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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And yes, it's thru GoDaddy. Everything I do is thru them. It's very reasonably priced, the tech support is great... no complaints here. _________________ Caryn Clark... The Hip Chick Voice!
"A positive mental attitude and having faith in your ability is quite different from being irresponsible and downright stupid." - Dave |
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Yoda117 M&M
Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 2362 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Jeffrey Kafer Assistant Zookeeper
Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 4931 Location: Location, Location!
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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Most of the services that I know of are double opt-in, and I don't want that. I've got a whole bunch of addys that I'd like to import in. People that I've had correspondence with but might not take the trouble of opting in. _________________ Jeff
http://JeffreyKafer.com
Voice-overload Web comic: http://voice-overload.com |
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KaraEdwards M&M
Joined: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 2374 Location: Behind a mic or camera, USA
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:11 am Post subject: |
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Constant Contact is the service I use...$15 a month I believe. I like it- very customizable and easy to use. Like Caryn- my newsletter only goes to clients and fellow voice talent. I started to put a sign up on my site- but didn't like the way it looked...so off it went.
I haven't had the time in a while to send one, but I need to!
To date, I've only had one person opt out- and he is a smart, dashing British man we all know and love (And somehow, his opting out made me love him even more!).
The only issue with Constant Contact is that my letter did hit a few spam blocks, and about 12 folks never received it. _________________ Threadjackers local 420
Kara Edwards
http://www.karaedwards.com
kara@karaedwards.com |
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10512 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:20 am Post subject: |
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i use emailbrain.com. very easy to use - $9.99/month for 2,000 - other plans available.
simple one-click un-subscribe. _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
who's/on/1st?
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Jeffrey Kafer Assistant Zookeeper
Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 4931 Location: Location, Location!
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:07 am Post subject: |
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But with Contant Contact, didn't all of your contacts have to opt-IN? or could you just import a list of contacts without it? _________________ Jeff
http://JeffreyKafer.com
Voice-overload Web comic: http://voice-overload.com |
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KaraEdwards M&M
Joined: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 2374 Location: Behind a mic or camera, USA
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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I imported my contacts...but I don't believe they had to opt in. There was a link to 'subscribe'. The only thing I noticed was once someone opted out- you can't e-mail them again. Which makes perfect sense.
I've only used the site twice. I'll probably use it again here soon and I'll let ya know what I discover. _________________ Threadjackers local 420
Kara Edwards
http://www.karaedwards.com
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10512 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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what kara said. _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
who's/on/1st?
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jrkaiser Guest
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:25 am Post subject: |
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I compared the GoDaddy version to http://www.EmailBrain.com and found that e-mail brain was easier, looked nicer, and had great tracking options. Send up to 2000 mails per month for $9.95. |
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