Which one is best for Email Marketing?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by JoomlArt, Sep 22, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi

    I want you to help me choose one of these four services for my email marketing and if possible tell me your reason:

    1- www.aweber.com

    2- www.mailchimp.com

    3- www.icontact.com


    Thanks
     
    JoomlArt, Sep 22, 2009 IP
  2. KRA-12

    KRA-12 Peon

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    Hummm...... If you are asking this it means you are just getting started, I am assuming.
    And if my memory serves me correctly mailchimp.com has a free package, like under 100 I believe.

    Why not go free to start then see where you are. But out of the three you named...
    Aweber is widely used and seems to be the standard.

    Hop this helps,
    KRA
     
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  3. JoomlArt

    JoomlArt Member

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    Thanks a lot...

    Yes, mailchimp is free up to 500 subscribers.

    I have now 1300 subscribers and it's very important for me not to go to spam.
     
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  4. worldrunner

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    I prefer aweber. They may be a bit more expensive but you will get your emails delivered to the inbox.
     
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    Thanks Worldrunner, good advice...
     
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  7. KRA-12

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    As I said, I Aweber is the standard. Haha. My peers responses has shown.
    So are you already using mailchimp.com for the 1300 subscribers you have? Are you seeing any conversions?
    If you are then definitely go with Aweber.
     
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    I always like the best of the best so I went with aweber.
     
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    I've only used icontact on that list in the past. In fact I still do for very small campaigns, but for my larger campaigns I do scheduled direct sending over SMTP from my own server.

    Aweber turned me off when I signed up to their Free Test Drive and then they sent me the following message:

    To start using AWeber, set up a risk-free account.

    If after a month you decide that our email marketing software isn't what you're looking for, just get in touch with us - we'll refund your money and we can go our separate ways.


    So the Test Drive Isn't a Free Account?

    I wish it were, but unfortunately free accounts end up attracting spammers, who send out as much junk from as many accounts as they can, and then disappear without any consequences.

    Besides being morally reprehensible, spamming makes it harder for you and other legitimate businesses to get your requested email delivered.

    Offering a money-back guarantee, rather than a free account, is one of the many ways we keep spammers off our network so we can provide you and all of our users with the top-notch email deliverability that you've come to equate with AWeber over the past 9+ years.
     
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  10. KRA-12

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    Unfortunately this is very true. Actually, this kinda just proves that Aweber as the standard.
    But AGAIN, if you dont wanna pay start with mailchimp.com (5000 suscribers free) then go with Aweber when you are seeing some conversions.

    KRA
     
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  11. kush86

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    openmindz the test drive is only $1 with a money-back guarantee. So if you don't like it. It is free. Who can't afford $1.

    KRA-12 this is the biggest mistake you can make. Starting with a free company then moving to aweber. All those subscribers will have to confirm their subscription again and up to 75% of those subscribers will not do so. So your method to get started is a waste of time.


    People do the smart thing and roll with the best from the very beginning.
     
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    So you mean that aweber messages do not go into the junk file? It is worth paying for a service if your emails are not marked as "junk". Thanks...
     
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    I use aweber as although is does have a cost it works well and has good security. I could be bothed with having to change once my list grew.
     
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    icontact is best for email marketing
     
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    Could I sink aweber with my MySQL database of emails?
     
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    AJ Email Marketer is the perfect choice for businesses.You can try this. They are the best on the market right now. They provide good support also.
     
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  19. yessica

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    I have a desktop software which can send emails to unlimited addresses, you don't have to install it to your computer, you don't need smtp server, you don't need proxy, you don't need hosting.you can even fake your email sender....ha..ha.. but I bought it $125.

    If you need more information about it, pls pm me.
     
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    Thanks Worldrunner, good advice...
     
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