I need a program so I can send emails to all my newsletter subscribers. I've looked at the bulk emailing services, but I don't make any money from my newsletter. What is out there?
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Bulk email program for Mac?
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I'm wondering the same thing myself.
I know EmailCampaign is out there, and not unreasonably priced, but I don't know squat about how good it is.
I know EmailCampaign is out there, and not unreasonably priced, but I don't know squat about how good it is.
There is one called Email Commander that was a MacUpdate promo awhile back. However, I found it didn't have proper throttling controls (my host only allows 200mails/hour) so thats a no-go. There is one more I heard of called Mailings but I haven't properly looked into that yet.
am I wrong in thinking you could just make a group of the newsletter recipients and email to that group each time?
No, these have to be personalized. Mainly because I put a one click unsubscribe link at the bottom of the page and I can't do that if I BCC everyone.
I use this on a Windows PC for list servs for a group I belong to. It's currently managing 7 lists for me but they aren't the size of your group.
http://www.xtreeme.com/mailxpert/
I know it's Windows but it's reasonably priced and works great. Maybe you could run it with Fusion or in Bootcamp.
http://www.xtreeme.com/mailxpert/
I know it's Windows but it's reasonably priced and works great. Maybe you could run it with Fusion or in Bootcamp.
If Windows is an option, Worldmerge by ColoradoSoft. That's what I used for years on the Windows side. Now I'm looking for a Mac replacement.
That's just an article about sending HTML newsletters. I'm looking for a bulk email program. There is one program they make reference to, but it's pointless for what I need.
http://homepage.mac.com/julifos/soft/newsletter/index.html
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Yeah, I just saw it. Do you know anyone that has used it?
LOL. Ouch.
I have a small send to do on Feb 1. Perhaps I'll give one of the two mentioned in this thread a try. If I do, I'll post about it here.
I have a small send to do on Feb 1. Perhaps I'll give one of the two mentioned in this thread a try. If I do, I'll post about it here.
I know it's not a Mac program, but have you tried phplist? It's free and as long as you have a webhost it's relatively easy to setup and use. I've been using it for a few years and it even does batch emailing (throttling), user controlled subscribe/unsubscribe, personalization, and more. For free I've been very happy with it.
I downloaded MacMassMail and tested it out. I sent a test message to myself, haven't gotten it yet. It leaches onto the Apple Mail program to send, which I don't like. Basically, it sends using the ISP you use for email. I wish it had a feature to set the servers you want to use.
Edit... I just got the test email. It went to my bulk email folder.
Edit... I just got the test email. It went to my bulk email folder.
I found this with more screen shots. It lets you set the server to send, which I like. I'm thinking I'll try this program and MailServe.
http://summitsoft.fileburst.com/EmailCampaign/EmailCampaign.pdf