Would be easier if you detail the issue you need assistance with - and I might be able to help. Or if not, someone else might be able to.
Hey guys, thanks for the fast responses here! Really need help getting started. I have done tons of research and have decided this is the way I'm going to go. Really want to know about the "best" platform. Do I really need to fork out $15K for a good platform. I am going to dedicate my own server to just running the email program..."I think", is this a good idea or should I rent bandwitch. have been looking at this company for that alot, www. exmmarketing. com anyone know of this? Also data, how to build my own list. I have purchased some lists that are pretty good, but really want to start to make my own. Also, if anyone wants to help me get started, I am going to be doing affiliate marketing with this. the "cut" will be 50/50 until I learn the program. PM me with more details! thanks guys
If you are sending 10 billion emails then, $15k for a server application is a good investment. If you are sending 10k emails, then it sounds excessive. I use 12all as a sending application and have a dedicated server which then easily handles my traffic load. To build your own lists - simple, have website(s) that have content people are willing to sign up for mailing lists. Don't forget all the issues with SPF records, deliverability and sender reputation - especially when using brought in lists from 3rd parties.
$15K? Are you serious? Use a service like Aweber or Email Aces. They cost $20-40 a month and let you send emails to your opt-in lists. If you're planning on buying huge lists or (even worse) harvesting or auto-generating lists, you're doomed to fail. And probably get fined or something for spamming.
I'm not sure how you could send 200 million a month without it being spam... my advice: don't bother. Build a decent, targeted list of people that want to be on your list. It will be cheaper and waaaay more responsive that 200 million scraped, bought or auto-generated emails.
Wow, 200M per month sure sounds awfully high. Someone on another thread on the topic of emails/spam posted this link and I think that you should read it before moving forward to be sure that you will be okay: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/canspam.htm