Just discovered a free autoresponder, IM & affiliate friendly, NOT mailchimp

Gary_The_Ace · 02-07-2011, 09:32 PM

Hey Lloyd,

Yeah, I know it's from our forum, but what was missing in most cases were our responses to what some of our members were saying... so, I figured I'd clear it up here since non-members can't see our forum.

-Gary

Headfirst · 02-07-2011, 09:52 PM

I've been using MadMimi for a couple years now, no complaints here. I also have a Wordpress Plugin that will sync your users list with your MadMimi audience, and give you the option of having all users leaving a comment on your site opt-in to your mad mimi list.
Plugins - BigTie! for Wordpress & MadMimi - CodeCanyon

rxtricky · 02-14-2011, 08:28 AM

I have to say i use listwire and it's pretty good. I would encourage anyone to give it a try within the IM niche.

Danny Turner · 02-17-2011, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NightWriter

Mailchimp doesn't allow affiliate or internet marketers... What's the point of a newsletter except to market something...

I'm not doubting your statement... I'm just kind of shocked.

I tried them - didn't like them. Didn't like their web form. Didn't like the organization or lack thereof, had some difficulty with their terminology and navigating the site. And, the whole screaming chimp thing was annoying when I was really trying to get something done...

What would the Mailchimp people expect you to use their autoresponders for, if not some kind of marketing? I'm curious.

mmmm maybe real businesses selling real products to their customers

Danny Turner · 02-17-2011, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kezz

Yeah I thought the same thing when I read that in their terms of use. I suppose all email marketing is internet marketing really, but who isn't ever ever ever going to promote an affiliate offering in their emails? They also say NO to a bunch of entire industries. Here's their list:

Illegal goods or services
Escort and dating services
Pharmaceutical products
Get-rich-quick or work-at-home schemes
Online trading, day trading tips, or stock market related content
Gambling services, products or gambling education
Multi-level marketing
Affiliate marketing
Credit repair, get-out-of-debt content
Mortgages and/or Loans
Real estate prospecting or listing
Nutritional Supplements
Pornography or nudity in content
Adult novelty items or references in content

After that, what's even left?

I guess they're more about actual straight up newsletters? Like the bi-monthly roundup of over 70's lawn bowls action, or something...

After that, what's even left? ahh maybe
dentists, doctors , lawyers, computer repair guys, mechanics,
sign writers , printers,restauarants etc, etc, etc
heck , just about any(if not all) of those offline businesses that are falling over themselves to hand out wads of cash to IMers , 'cause IMers are just so coool .....
seriously - I often recommend them to small businesses - being free up to
2000 subscribers makes them ideal for a small business - many who do very well with a customer list that small
and the reason they are trusted and hence good for small business?
'cause they don't allow all the above

stevo67 · 05-29-2011, 07:22 PM

Hi

I've hears alot of people say that the WP plugin GWA autoresponder is good, my only query is what is the deliverability like, I also take on board that people say you shouldn't be cheap when it comes to managing your lists...what's the best answer here.

Glengara · 05-30-2011, 07:45 AM

depending on the extent of use for the autoresponder...check out wufoo

Alan Ashwood · 06-11-2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightWriter

Mailchimp doesn't allow affiliate or internet marketers... What's the point of a newsletter except to market something...

I'm not doubting your statement... I'm just kind of shocked.

I tried them - didn't like them. Didn't like their web form. Didn't like the organization or lack thereof, had some difficulty with their terminology and navigating the site. And, the whole screaming chimp thing was annoying when I was really trying to get something done...

What would the Mailchimp people expect you to use their autoresponders for, if not some kind of marketing? I'm curious.

Absolutely couldn't agree more.

Loads of iffy ebooks; several assumptive videos etc., and they still don't help the newbie get started!

No - for that you have to attend one of their 'webinars' (at 3am UK time).

Pehaps if they spent more time finding out what new clients need, and less programming an irritating ape theme, they'd do better.

Recently dumped Mailchimp for ListWire. So far so good.

Alan Ashwood · 06-11-2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rxtricky

I have to say i use listwire and it's pretty good. I would encourage anyone to give it a try within the IM niche.

Me too. ListWire. Specailly if you're strapped for cash.

Alan Ashwood · 06-11-2011, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary_The_Ace

Hey all,

The only free autoresponder you need to consider is ListWire.com ...

It's really free, there are no limitations on the number of contacts, and the delivery rates rival all the paid services out there.

I really thought this thread was going to be about ListWire.com when I opened it... I guess that means it's time for me to step up the marketing a little bit.

-Gary Ambrose

I'll suport Gary on this (sorry Alexa). He's seen a niche in the AR sector and stepped in - nothing wrong with that at all. The product's pretty good (although I'd like to see some enhancements,updates/evolutions Gary), and IT WORKS!

I receive a lot of comms from people who REALLY can't afford to fork out month after month before they see a return. People who need to make the little savings which could help set them on the path to success. THIS HELPS THEM.

I suppose if Mr Ace started a free lifetime domain name registrar and free lifetime domain hosting service which involved a bit of advertising, you wouldn't be interested? (That's not a challenge Gary).

One problem with ListWire. Fitting the optin on a single blog sidebar! Can't find the answer anywhere.

T'ra
Alan

Alan Ashwood · 06-11-2011, 10:48 AM

Seems like you're constantly fighting your corner for ListWire Gary. I run a blog dedicated to people starting in IM on a 'vapors' budget (or zilch). Although I review alternatives, I always recommend ListWire for the really cash strapped. But not only them!
I took Alexa Smith to task in another thread when she glibly said "Nobody NEEDS a free autoresponder". I don't think she's speaking to me now.
There are many arguments for a GOOD autoresponder service. I replied to her saying "How about if I post this question", "How long have you been paying for an autoresponder service and still haven't made a dime?" I think the answers might be interesting, don't you?

There's a lot more to it but I won't repeat myself.
hang in there.

Alan Ashwood · 06-11-2011, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsgeric

Gary, doesn't ListBandit promote Email Aces as the autoresponder they use?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't email Aces been closed now?

Gary_The_Ace · 06-14-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Ashwood

I'll suport Gary on this (sorry Alexa). He's seen a niche in the AR sector and stepped in - nothing wrong with that at all. The product's pretty good (although I'd like to see some enhancements,updates/evolutions Gary), and IT WORKS!

I receive a lot of comms from people who REALLY can't afford to fork out month after month before they see a return. People who need to make the little savings which could help set them on the path to success. THIS HELPS THEM.

I suppose if Mr Ace started a free lifetime domain name registrar and free lifetime domain hosting service which involved a bit of advertising, you wouldn't be interested? (That's not a challenge Gary).

One problem with ListWire. Fitting the optin on a single blog sidebar! Can't find the answer anywhere.

T'ra
Alan

The Wordpress sidebar issue is answered a good 20 times, or more, in the members forum... just give a quick search there and you'll have your answer.

-Gary Ambrose

Gary_The_Ace · 06-14-2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Ashwood

Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't email Aces been closed now?

Nope, still open... and it's not going anywhere.

-Gary

AnilK · 06-15-2011, 06:57 AM

iContact offer an option to have the first 500 subscribers free, so good option if you're starting out and don't want to break the bank.

cheetr · 06-16-2011, 07:23 AM

Interesting information on Mail Chimp...

The thing I'm most interested in is how it seems to me that they make all their free subs violate their own terms of use. I say this because one of the requirements on a free plan is that you include their little logo and enroll in their 'Monkey Rewards' program which gives you credit for Mailchimp services.

pappyy3 · 06-17-2011, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonmorgan

Nice find.

It's a big internet. Not everybody is building a list or emailing people for the same reasons.

You can promote your own products and all sorts of things with mail chimp. They just don't want the WF style of internet marketers who do nothing but flood their list with junk after crap after junk. Sending out affiliate links to your list is profitable but it's also bottom feeder marketing.

Step away from internet marketing forums and websites and take a look at the big picture.

I know lots of people that have been using Mailchimp to promote their own "bricks and Mortar" business and they are doing very well with their subscribers.

02-07-2011, 09:32 PM	#51
Gary_The_Ace Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: , , USA. Posts: 1,179 Thanks: 41 Thanked 176 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Just discovered a free autoresponder, IM & affiliate friendly, NOT mailchimp Hey Lloyd, Yeah, I know it's from our forum, but what was missing in most cases were our responses to what some of our members were saying... so, I figured I'd clear it up here since non-members can't see our forum. -Gary

02-07-2011, 09:52 PM	#52
Headfirst Marketing Monkey Wrench War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 566 Thanks: 21 Thanked 96 Times in 87 Posts	Re: Just discovered a free autoresponder, IM & affiliate friendly, NOT mailchimp I've been using MadMimi for a couple years now, no complaints here. I also have a Wordpress Plugin that will sync your users list with your MadMimi audience, and give you the option of having all users leaving a comment on your site opt-in to your mad mimi list. Plugins - BigTie! for Wordpress & MadMimi - CodeCanyon

02-14-2011, 08:28 AM	#53
rxtricky T Cross Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 51 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking	Re: Just discovered a free autoresponder, IM & affiliate friendly, NOT mailchimp I have to say i use listwire and it's pretty good. I would encourage anyone to give it a try within the IM niche.

05-29-2011, 07:22 PM	#56
stevo67 Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mullumbimby Posts: 93 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Just discovered a free autoresponder, IM & affiliate friendly, NOT mailchimp Hi I've hears alot of people say that the WP plugin GWA autoresponder is good, my only query is what is the deliverability like, I also take on board that people say you shouldn't be cheap when it comes to managing your lists...what's the best answer here.

05-30-2011, 07:45 AM	#57
Glengara Peter Fry Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 75 Thanks: 1 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just discovered a free autoresponder, IM & affiliate friendly, NOT mailchimp depending on the extent of use for the autoresponder...check out wufoo

06-11-2011, 10:48 AM	#61
Alan Ashwood Senile Limey Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Magic Forest, West of England Posts: 542 Thanks: 421 Thanked 161 Times in 98 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Just discovered a free autoresponder, IM & affiliate friendly, NOT mailchimp Seems like you're constantly fighting your corner for ListWire Gary. I run a blog dedicated to people starting in IM on a 'vapors' budget (or zilch). Although I review alternatives, I always recommend ListWire for the really cash strapped. But not only them! I took Alexa Smith to task in another thread when she glibly said "Nobody NEEDS a free autoresponder". I don't think she's speaking to me now. There are many arguments for a GOOD autoresponder service. I replied to her saying "How about if I post this question", "How long have you been paying for an autoresponder service and still haven't made a dime?" I think the answers might be interesting, don't you? There's a lot more to it but I won't repeat myself. hang in there.

06-15-2011, 06:57 AM	#65
AnilK Affiliate Manager War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 232 Thanks: 8 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Just discovered a free autoresponder, IM & affiliate friendly, NOT mailchimp iContact offer an option to have the first 500 subscribers free, so good option if you're starting out and don't want to break the bank.

06-16-2011, 07:23 AM	#66
cheetr Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 8 Thanks: 39 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Just discovered a free autoresponder, IM & affiliate friendly, NOT mailchimp Interesting information on Mail Chimp... The thing I'm most interested in is how it seems to me that they make all their free subs violate their own terms of use. I say this because one of the requirements on a free plan is that you include their little logo and enroll in their 'Monkey Rewards' program which gives you credit for Mailchimp services.