Free mass-mail program? Web-based?

Team 2012 · Apr 30, 2009

There's got to be a faster way to send mail than Outlook and such.
I don't think Thunderbird is much faster.

Anybody know of a fast, free mailing program out there among all the jillion free mailers?

Tsu Dho Nimh · May 13, 2009

Team 2012 said:
There's got to be a faster way to send mail than Outlook and such.
I don't think Thunderbird is much faster.

Anybody know of a fast, free mailing program out there among all the jillion free mailers?

The phrase you are looking for is "mail merge" ... that's where you set up a recipient list, some data to fill in blanks, and a template letter.

http://buffy.eecs.berkeley.edu/ACG/tbird-mailmerge.html add-in for Thunderbird (Tbird will let you save as a template, which speeds up repetitive emails.

http://www.addins4outlook.com/emailmerge/download.htm add-in for for outlook

mnboater · Dec 19, 2009

Check with your hosting service. The free PHP-based PHPList is often included. It's pretty bare bones. It handles the subscribe/unsubscribe stuff, but if you want stats to see how your email campaigns are working best, go with a web app like Mail Chimp or Vertical Response. These apps help make sure that you're compliant with the CAN-SPAM Act.

Terie · Dec 19, 2009

Why are people giving advice to someone who wants to create spam??????

Hittman · Dec 20, 2009

Vertical response isn't free, but it's cheap - a little over a penny an e-mail.

Deleted member 42 · Dec 20, 2009

Why are people giving advice to someone who was banned and won't see it?

BenPanced · Dec 22, 2009

Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near?

Tsu Dho Nimh · Dec 29, 2009

Terie said:
Why are people giving advice to someone who wants to create spam??????

There are legitimate reasons to do a mail merge e-mail, such as when you are about to end a contract and want to notify a bunch of agencies that you will be available and your resume is attached.

EMLaine · Jan 6, 2010

I don't know about free but constant contact is pretty cheap. I use it for an organization I belong to. They have a free trial so you can see whether or not it's worth it.

Free mass-mail program? Web-based?

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