2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread)

BeautifulGratitude · 02-20-2013, 04:29 AM

There are lots of threads about this subject but this one is for 2013 comparisons. These services have made many improvements over the years I'm sure so this is the new and improved thread to discuss, compare, contrast these services as they are now in 2013.

Any comments are most welcome.

JimDucharme · 02-20-2013, 06:41 AM

Hi BG,

It may be early in the morning (I'm at the MarketingSherpa Email Summit in Vegas right now), but I think I can only really answer one of those questions. Yes, GetResponse has an RSS to email feature. In fact we just released a brand new one a few months ago. Here's a link to a video explaining the features. I think you will like what you see: Watch | GetResponse.tv

If you want, please PM me any questions and I'll get you answers for your client. Happy to help.

Regards,
jim

Jesus Perez · 02-20-2013, 07:42 AM

Yes, GetResponse now has blog broadcast via RSS. I've been using them since 2009 and I'm very happy.

JamesColin · 02-20-2013, 07:49 AM

Maybe you could simply edit your first post so that the parts which are not directly related to your question are removed, or ask a moderator to delete the thread.
Personally I use aweber and I'm paying the same as you but in about 100 new subscriber I'll go to the next stage, paying more. I don't see it as a problem, what you should do instead is try everything to increase your number of subscribers instead of trying to get something cheaper, because the goal is that the cost of the mail service will be cheap compared to the value you get from your list. So keep that goal in mind.
Also for your customers in the future you can all refer them to aweber though your own affiliate link, that way you'll be paid back on a recurring basis.

Hengky Ongko · 02-20-2013, 07:59 AM

I just believe get response and aweber for autoresponder. They are worth your money

picalot · 02-20-2013, 08:03 AM

why just settle for auto responders, those companies are great but thiers a lot of tools the a marketer need and if u can get them all in one place even better

George Kelly · 02-21-2013, 06:31 AM

I tried a self-hosted script last year and even using private smtp services, the delivery rate was poor so I switched back to aweber

Felix Andrian · 02-21-2013, 08:09 AM

So, getresponse and aweber are still the most preferred autoresponder. That RSS to email feature looks good.

MacWebHosting · 02-21-2013, 11:49 AM

I've found my hosted solution, using Amazon SES gives me MUCH better open rates that using AWeber - not to mention is a damn sight cheaper once you start piling on the subscribers.

In 2013, I think self hosted is the way to go - as long as you pair it up with a decent SMTP provider like Amazon or SendGrid.

webdesigngrl · 02-21-2013, 04:06 PM

I've use aweber , I would like to try get response It's just a good idea not to have all your eggs in one basket

JackCronfield · 02-23-2013, 09:30 PM

Avoid MailChimp they hate email marketers (I am speaking based on my own experience)

neojits · 02-23-2013, 09:33 PM

Nice Thread! Actually I'm not fully satisfied with get response. The mail delivery is bit slower than the aweber. Try to move on a aweber free trail.

CTRTheme · 02-24-2013, 08:44 AM

MailChimp will ban you for spamming too many emails.

steliodj · 02-26-2013, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacWebHosting

I've found my hosted solution, using Amazon SES gives me MUCH better open rates that using AWeber - not to mention is a damn sight cheaper once you start piling on the subscribers.

In 2013, I think self hosted is the way to go - as long as you pair it up with a decent SMTP provider like Amazon or SendGrid.

Hi there...is your self-hosted solution something that you developed? Even if not, can you please share the name/link so we can check it out ?

Cheers,
Stelios D

Dexx · 02-26-2013, 06:34 PM

I use Mailchimp, but it's only downside (in my eyes) is the inability to have automatic list triggers like Aweber.

i.e. If a prospect signs up to List A, and then buy product B and is added to list B...in Aweber you can have the prospect from List A added to "buyer list" B so and AUTOMATICALLY removed from List A to stop them from receiving additional "buy this offer" emails being sent to List A

Too bad Mailchimp doesn't and won't implement such a simple (and beneficial feature)

~Dexx

jayatana · 03-02-2013, 10:01 AM

Two thumb up for getresponse. Don't know with the others.

andy131 · 03-02-2013, 10:36 AM

aweber is pretty good, I've been using it for a while a now.

CTRTheme · 03-02-2013, 10:40 AM

+1 for aweber

Zack Sprague · 03-02-2013, 11:02 AM

Aweber hands down!

02-20-2013, 04:29 AM	#1
BeautifulGratitude Firelynx Design Media Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas, United States, Croatia Posts: 17 Thanks: 15 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) There are lots of threads about this subject but this one is for 2013 comparisons. These services have made many improvements over the years I'm sure so this is the new and improved thread to discuss, compare, contrast these services as they are now in 2013. Any comments are most welcome.
	Last edited by BeautifulGratitude; 02-21-2013 at 05:15 AM. Reason: Initial problems have been solved and now just opening up the thread for a more general discussion relevant to 2013

02-20-2013, 06:41 AM	#2
JimDucharme Community Director War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 603 Thanks: 272 Thanked 281 Times in 195 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) Hi BG, It may be early in the morning (I'm at the MarketingSherpa Email Summit in Vegas right now), but I think I can only really answer one of those questions. Yes, GetResponse has an RSS to email feature. In fact we just released a brand new one a few months ago. Here's a link to a video explaining the features. I think you will like what you see: Watch \| GetResponse.tv If you want, please PM me any questions and I'll get you answers for your client. Happy to help. Regards, jim

02-20-2013, 07:42 AM	#3
Jesus Perez Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,277 Blog Entries: 8 Thanks: 371 Thanked 1,146 Times in 572 Posts Social Networking	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) Yes, GetResponse now has blog broadcast via RSS. I've been using them since 2009 and I'm very happy.

02-20-2013, 07:49 AM	#4
JamesColin Best Reviewer War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: The French Riviera Posts: 215 Thanks: 5 Thanked 64 Times in 48 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) Maybe you could simply edit your first post so that the parts which are not directly related to your question are removed, or ask a moderator to delete the thread. Personally I use aweber and I'm paying the same as you but in about 100 new subscriber I'll go to the next stage, paying more. I don't see it as a problem, what you should do instead is try everything to increase your number of subscribers instead of trying to get something cheaper, because the goal is that the cost of the mail service will be cheap compared to the value you get from your list. So keep that goal in mind. Also for your customers in the future you can all refer them to aweber though your own affiliate link, that way you'll be paid back on a recurring basis.

02-20-2013, 07:59 AM	#5
Hengky Ongko Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Indonesia Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) I just believe get response and aweber for autoresponder. They are worth your money

02-20-2013, 08:03 AM	#6
picalot Go Getter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Newberg OR Posts: 16 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) why just settle for auto responders, those companies are great but thiers a lot of tools the a marketer need and if u can get them all in one place even better

02-21-2013, 06:31 AM	#7
George Kelly HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: UK / Loch Lomond Posts: 171 Thanks: 87 Thanked 72 Times in 53 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) I tried a self-hosted script last year and even using private smtp services, the delivery rate was poor so I switched back to aweber

02-21-2013, 08:09 AM	#8
Felix Andrian Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Surabaya Posts: 29 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) So, getresponse and aweber are still the most preferred autoresponder. That RSS to email feature looks good.

02-21-2013, 11:49 AM	#9
MacWebHosting Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Asia Posts: 40 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) I've found my hosted solution, using Amazon SES gives me MUCH better open rates that using AWeber - not to mention is a damn sight cheaper once you start piling on the subscribers. In 2013, I think self hosted is the way to go - as long as you pair it up with a decent SMTP provider like Amazon or SendGrid.

02-21-2013, 04:06 PM	#10
webdesigngrl Warrior Member Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) I've use aweber , I would like to try get response It's just a good idea not to have all your eggs in one basket

02-23-2013, 09:30 PM	#11
JackCronfield HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 122 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) Avoid MailChimp they hate email marketers (I am speaking based on my own experience)

02-23-2013, 09:33 PM	#12
neojits Reviewer & IM Expert War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Contact Info	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) Nice Thread! Actually I'm not fully satisfied with get response. The mail delivery is bit slower than the aweber. Try to move on a aweber free trail.

02-24-2013, 08:44 AM	#13
CTRTheme Banned Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 309 Thanks: 2 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) MailChimp will ban you for spamming too many emails.

02-26-2013, 06:34 PM	#15
Dexx Offline Consultant War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,965 Thanks: 675 Thanked 651 Times in 336 Posts Social Networking	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) I use Mailchimp, but it's only downside (in my eyes) is the inability to have automatic list triggers like Aweber. i.e. If a prospect signs up to List A, and then buy product B and is added to list B...in Aweber you can have the prospect from List A added to "buyer list" B so and AUTOMATICALLY removed from List A to stop them from receiving additional "buy this offer" emails being sent to List A Too bad Mailchimp doesn't and won't implement such a simple (and beneficial feature) ~Dexx

03-02-2013, 10:01 AM	#16
jayatana Internet Marketer War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kuta-Bali Posts: 87 Thanks: 37 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) Two thumb up for getresponse. Don't know with the others.

03-02-2013, 10:36 AM	#17
andy131 Warrior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) aweber is pretty good, I've been using it for a while a now.

03-02-2013, 10:40 AM	#18
CTRTheme Banned Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 309 Thanks: 2 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) +1 for aweber

03-02-2013, 11:02 AM	#19
Zack Sprague I.M. Student War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 699 Thanks: 300 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts Contact Info	Re: 2013 Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp, Self-Hosted (versus thread) Aweber hands down!