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Is it just me...

by Kim Standerline
26 replies
Or does Aweber make life difficult on purpose.

All I want to do is send out an email to my list, not too much to ask is it.

Be nice if I didnt have to traverse all the goobldygook and images etc they insist you page through before you can actually write something

Rant over

Kim
  • Profile picture of the author Martin Avis
    Yes. It's just you.

    But what AREN'T you impatient with Kim?

    It's all part of your charm.

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  • Profile picture of the author DianaHeuser
    No Kim,

    It's not just you. In frustration I deleted all the pretty stuff and then just sent my normal old text email. No time to play.

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  • Profile picture of the author Wilco de Kreij
    Well, they used to keep it quite simple, but ever since they released the new email editor they complicated it.. I'd like to have my old editor back!
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  • Profile picture of the author Ryan David
    I had the same reaction to the new look but it is possible to revert back to the old screen.
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    • Profile picture of the author Martin Percival
      I think it's the fact that they pre-populate the thing with lorem ipsum example crap.

      Maybe there's a way to tell them to stop that, then you can just throw in a "paragraph" block and get typing. All this new-fangled technology, eh?!

      Then again, I remember having to count in 16's to get computers to do anything
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  • Profile picture of the author quercus5
    I miss the old editor as well :/ I always click the button to go back to the old format. Hoping enough of us complain so they bring back the old style only.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kal Sallam
    I always get the feeling that aweber got nothing better to do
    Than mess with their layout and formats.
    It is kind of annoying seriously.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kim Standerline
    Ahh pleased I'm not the only person it annoys, I'm happier now lol
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  • Profile picture of the author Big Al
    Dito...

    It's cumbersome, awkward and slow. After you write you emails you need to view another two pages I think to tell if you want link tracking and the date you want to send your email.

    A royal pain in the butt.

    I didn't realize you could revert back to the old version. That little tip was well worth the price of the thread on it's own.
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  • Profile picture of the author michaeljcheney
    I've used Getresponse since I was a baby...

    Okay, well not that long but I swear by it and don't know how people put up with Aweber! And no, I'm not affiliated to them.
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    • Profile picture of the author Prashant_W
      Heads up Michael. I tried entering your site (as stated in your sig). McAfee's warning me that it may be risky.

      Thought you'd like to know!


      Originally Posted by michaeljcheney View Post

      I've used Getresponse since I was a baby...

      Okay, well not that long but I swear by it and don't know how people put up with Aweber! And no, I'm not affiliated to them.
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  • Profile picture of the author loi77
    I don't like the new editor at all.

    Still trying to figure out how to use html template editor just for writing plain text email using anchor texts.
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  • Profile picture of the author prosperus
    I agree with michaeljcheney . Ive always wondered why Aweber gets so much credence? It wasn't so long ago that warriors were complaining about their high bounce rate. One complained of his bounce rate jumping to 8% . I steer clear of them.
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  • Profile picture of the author David Keith
    Their biggest competitor is constantcontact. Well truthfully, CC is actually bigger than aweber.

    The CC editors have looked somewhat similar to the "new" aweber editor for a long time.

    Personally, I think aweber made a mis-step on this one. Most aweber clients send text or very plain html messages. Whereas the CC customers are generally bigger companies with branded names that like to look more flashy. You just don't see many internet marketers sending really flashy html email messages. We have tested them, and for the most part they don't convert as well to our clients.
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  • Profile picture of the author Raydal
    Well, some employees need to justify their paychecks and
    if they don't come up with something new, then why are
    they getting paid?

    With some companies it's change for change sake.

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  • Profile picture of the author Deepak Media
    I wonder why they do not ask customer feedback. A simple box with two options on that page - "Do you like this new layout... yes/no" would do wonders!
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  • Profile picture of the author IulianP
    I am one of those who like the old layout too so +1 in the group
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  • Profile picture of the author michaeljcheney
    I suppose in a way they have the ultimate product because once you're on there, got your optin pages and have a list up and running with them you're unlikely to jump ship right? :-) It's great to be one of the big boys but they have to be more responsive to customers.
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  • Profile picture of the author Muhsin Aziz
    This is one of the reason why I love getresponse.
    I find aweber too strict & complicating.
    Anyway just a personal choice.
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  • Profile picture of the author oniram
    Aweber was simple to use.. But now I just send simple text message. Every "improvement" only complicates the process.
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  • Profile picture of the author Levintry
    I recently signed up with Aweber and setup my list and I am glad to see I am not the only one who thinks it took entirely too much time.
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  • Profile picture of the author dragtastic
    Ive used mailchimp for a while now and never had a problem with them
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  • Profile picture of the author tpw
    Most companies give us time to use the new format and let us click to use the old format. But one day, they will phase out the old system and force their users to the new system.

    I hope that day never comes with Aweber, although I am not too optimistic.

    I would hate to say that I would leave if they force me to the new editor, but I might just have to give them up if they force the change.
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  • Profile picture of the author fisomt
    I don't like the new editor either, but you can still use the old one, there should be a link that looks like this... Looking for the previous follow up editor? I had instances where you have to go back to the top of the menu and hit follow up messages for it to show.
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