How to send emails to my 3000+ members

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by JavaPF, Jun 26, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hey,

    I have a backup of my members database including email addresses from a previous website I was running. Due to a few problems earlier in the year the site went down and I was unable to retrieve it. The new site is now up and because i'm using different CMS software I cannot import the member database. I want to be able to email my members to let them all know that the sites up and to re-register etc.

    What is the best way of doing this?

    I don't want to pay a company to do 'mass mail' because I wouldn't want my trusted members database to fall into the wrong hands.

    Ideally I should be able to do this from my own computer or from a script on my webserver.

    Please advise. Thanks people :cool:
     
    JavaPF, Jun 26, 2008 IP
  2. seo4china

    seo4china Well-Known Member

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    Maybe you should consider signing up for a cheap VPS plan and set up your email server there. I don't think shared host will allow you to send that amount of emails due to their limitations.
     
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  3. JavaPF

    JavaPF Member

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    I have good relations with my server hosting company. I don't think this will be a problem as its a legitimate exercise.

    How would I go about this on my server? I have cPanel installed. Someone suggested using a feature there although I have been unable to find any options to send out multiple emails.

    Ideally though, i'd like to send these directly from my computer if possible.
     
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  4. narsticle

    narsticle Peon

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    try benchmark email
     
    narsticle, Jun 26, 2008 IP
  5. JavaPF

    JavaPF Member

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    Thanks for the link narsticle, Ill check it out.

    Do you have any personal experience with them?
     
    JavaPF, Jun 27, 2008 IP
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    you could try phplist it's a free email programme google it and you will find the download site
     
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  7. Woodcs82

    Woodcs82 Well-Known Member

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    www.Swiftpage.com is by far the BEST option. I recommend them, i have them and its easy to use and the support is great.
     
    Woodcs82, Jun 27, 2008 IP