mailchimp vs aweber

alexts · 05-07-2010, 09:29 AM

anybody is using mailchimp to build subscriber list?
As far as I see,most are using aweber and it has been recommended a lot
How does mailchimp compare? It seems to be free for up to 500 subscribers

Thanks,

Alex.

NateDesmond · 05-07-2010, 09:40 AM

I have not used both, so I cannot compare the two.

However, I have subscribed to lists run on both Mail Chimp and Aweber. As a subscriber, I have found the Aweber subscriptions to be much more professional and technologically-updated.

I run all my lists on Aweber, and I am quite please with their service. Although the price can be somewhat high (about $20/month), their service is straight forward and the learning curve is small.

Has anyone here had experience with both services?

alexts · 05-07-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NateDesmond

I have not used both, so I cannot compare the two.

However, I have subscribed to lists run on both Mail Chimp and Aweber. As a subscriber, I have found the Aweber subscriptions to be much more professional and technologically-updated.

I run all my lists on Aweber, and I am quite please with their service. Although the price can be somewhat high (about $20/month), their service is straight forward and the learning curve is small.

Has anyone here had experience with both services?

Thank you. Most people recommend aweber as well.

sbsb · 05-08-2010, 11:12 PM

I'll be interested to see how this comes out. Currently hitting limitations with google apps so might have to look into mail chimp. I didnt really want to fork out just to sent emails though

writesuccess · 05-08-2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Chao

I've used both. They are both easy to use and are competitive. One advantage Mailchimp has over aweber is that if you already have a database, mailchip allows you to upload and send emails right away. With aweber, they want to know where you got those contacts, what is your purpose for contacting those folks and approve them before u can send messages. It's a pain in the butt..

Mailchimp wins this round..

I had a bad experience with aweber with this once. They would not approve my email list and insisted that none of them were actual email addresses. I even rang them and tried to tell them that they were all double opt-in addresses and that they were ALL active email addresses that I send regular emails to with another service, but they would not budge so I ended up closing my account.

I have always wondered about mailchimp though so your information was helpful. I think I might give them a try next.

Zeb · 05-09-2010, 12:21 AM

Fyi, mailchimp does not allow affiliate marketing via their autoresponder. It's mostly targeted for corporate companies which send out their newsletters etc.

MailChimp Terms of Use | MailChimp.com

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Also, there are some industries that send certain types of content that result in higher than normal bounce rates and abuse complaints, which in turn jeopardize the deliverability of our entire system. No offense intended, but because we must ensure the highest delivery rates possible for all our customers, we do not allow businesses that offer these types of services, products, or content:

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, Herbal Supplements or Vitamin Supplements
Pornography or nudity in content
Adult novelty items or references in content
List brokers or List rental services
Marketing or sending commercial email without proper permission

Shame really. Mailchimp really looks promising.

txkhomes · 05-09-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by alexts

anybody is using mailchimp to build subscriber list?
As far as I see,most are using aweber and it has been recommended a lot
How does mailchimp compare? It seems to be free for up to 500 subscribers

Thanks,

Alex.

Overall I recommend Aweber becuase it has the required features to maintain and keep a mailing list going ....

renu · 02-06-2011, 02:52 PM

I was wondering how mailchimp is doing these days... any customer here on the warrior forum? how do they relate to promoting IM stuff and specifically doing affiliate marketing?

I've used aweber since 2008 and to this day I'm satisfied with their service.

Thanks,

Remi Vee

Headfirst · 02-06-2011, 03:31 PM

I use Mailchimp and MadMimi for lists. I'm a big fan of both. The customer service with both companies is great.

I avoided aweber because the number of affiliate marketers on their system.

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alexts HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 226 Thanks: 37 Thanked 44 Times in 18 Posts	mailchimp vs aweber anybody is using mailchimp to build subscriber list? As far as I see,most are using aweber and it has been recommended a lot How does mailchimp compare? It seems to be free for up to 500 subscribers Thanks, Alex.

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NateDesmond Excited Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 97 Thanks: 26 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Social Networking	Re: mailchimp vs aweber I have not used both, so I cannot compare the two. However, I have subscribed to lists run on both Mail Chimp and Aweber. As a subscriber, I have found the Aweber subscriptions to be much more professional and technologically-updated. I run all my lists on Aweber, and I am quite please with their service. Although the price can be somewhat high (about $20/month), their service is straight forward and the learning curve is small. Has anyone here had experience with both services?

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sbsb Active Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 59 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: mailchimp vs aweber I'll be interested to see how this comes out. Currently hitting limitations with google apps so might have to look into mail chimp. I didnt really want to fork out just to sent emails though

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renu Remi Vladuceanu War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: facebook.com/remi.vladuceanu Posts: 114 Thanks: 161 Thanked 30 Times in 19 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: mailchimp vs aweber I was wondering how mailchimp is doing these days... any customer here on the warrior forum? how do they relate to promoting IM stuff and specifically doing affiliate marketing? I've used aweber since 2008 and to this day I'm satisfied with their service. Thanks, Remi Vee

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Headfirst Marketing Monkey Wrench War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 566 Thanks: 21 Thanked 96 Times in 87 Posts	Re: mailchimp vs aweber I use Mailchimp and MadMimi for lists. I'm a big fan of both. The customer service with both companies is great. I avoided aweber because the number of affiliate marketers on their system.