Directory solicitation question

Discussion in 'Directories' started by rmccardle, Jun 14, 2009.

  1. #1
    Does anyone know if a website directory owner can solicit by email to the people who submit to his/her directory?

    Lets say I have another company and I want to email what this company does to everyone who has submitted their website to my directory.
     
    rmccardle, Jun 14, 2009 IP
  2. jitendraag

    jitendraag Notable Member

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    If your terms and conditions include that you can send communication to submitter's email address you can definitely contact the owners.

    Many directories explicitly ask submitters to agree to terms & condition for this reason.
     
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    snowbird Notable Member

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    Just be careful that you don't get labeled as a directory known for spamming. Wading in the same cesspool as iEntry would not be a good thing for your business or your directory...
     
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  4. rmccardle

    rmccardle Active Member

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    Thanks for the reply. That is something I need to consider adding to the directory.
     
    rmccardle, Jun 14, 2009 IP
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    Consider a double opt-in, and allow people to stop receiving them too if they wish.
     
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    CanadianEh Notable Member

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    You also have to make sure that you comply with spam laws in your jurisdiction.
     
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    ideadom Peon

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    clush is sending me stupid emails about some screenshot updated which I even couldn't stop when I wrote them directly. sometimes it's very annoying and you don't want to annoy people. Do it once or twice when you really need it and know they'll like what you want them to know. :)
     
    ideadom, Jun 15, 2009 IP