How Can I Send a Newsletter to 100 Recipients via E-Mail Without Issues?

[ginamkiely]

Hi, I'm trying to send a newsletter via Window's mail and I have about 100 recipients and it won't sent it because i have too many people on the list. Any idea how I can fix that? Thanks!!

 

[chefann]

Split your mailing list into 2 or more groups and send to the groups individually. For example, names A-G, H-P, and Q-Z.

 

[ginamkiely]

:thumbup: you're the best, how did i know you were going to have an answer for me?

 

[chefann]

Also, be aware that if you send to more than 10 people at a time, the recipients' internet providers' may flag them as Spam. So you're actually better off sending them in really small groups.

 

[ginamkiely]

how could i do that and not have it take me hours??

 

[chefann]

You can't. Well, you can send 10, and as soon as they're out the door, send another 10. That's what I used to do. Now I use Constant Contact - so easy! And I can track who opened it, whether anyone clicked on the links, etc. And I can schedule when it goes out.

 

[ginamkiely]

ok i NEED that!! how do i get it and is there a way you can refer me so you get credit or something? YOU'RE THE BEST!!

 

[chefann]

Yes- click on the link in my siggy. I pre-paid for a year - it was about $140. They give a discount for prepaying 6 or 12 months. What's nice is that you can have separate address lists, so I have 1 for customers, 1 for my Director's cluster, 1 for my team, and 12 for customers, based on their birthdays.

 

[ginamkiely]

thanks i'll check it out (then convince my husband i NEED it) lol

 

[chefann]

I had a past host reply to the newsletter I sent yesterday. She wants to book, but she wants to book from a friend who wants a show. So that's 2 bookings from about 15 minutes of work to put the newsletter together. Can't beat that!

Do you want me to forward you my newsletter? PM me your email address...

 

[ginamkiely]

D A M N! not bad!! i definitely need something different. can you send me your newsletter to check out... [email protected]

thanks

 

[chefann]

Forwarded.I used the "Casual Dining" template from their "restaurant pack." There are some nice customizability features.What I really love, though, is being able to see who opened it, who clicked on the links, who forwarded it (when they use the forward link on the bottom), which ones bounced. And customers can opt out without any additional work from me.

 

[momoftwins]

Ann - I would love to see your email newsletter from Constant Contact (my email is in my siggy). Thanks!

 

[hercgirl]

Ann,

I would love to see the newsletter too. I am thinking that my emails are not being opened or received. Constant Contact seems perfect!

Tracy

 

[chefann]

Tracy, what's your email address? I can forward you the November newsletter I sent out this morning.

 

[hercgirl]

Ann,

Sorry, could you send the newletter to [email protected]?

Thank you!

Tracy

 

[chefann]

Sent. Enjoy!

 

[christinaspc]

Ann could you send it to me I am very interested [email protected]

 

[chefann]

Christina - just sent it. Ignore my PM, I replied before I came in here and saw your email address. I use Constant Contact, and just populate one of their templates with my info.

 

[hercgirl]

Ann,

That is awesome! I am going to try the Constant Contact 60 day trial and see how it goes.

Thanks.

Tracy

 

[christinaspc]

Thank you Ann i really liked the looks of yours and i am sure this will smiplefy mine

thanks so much!!!!!

 

[Debala715]

Ann, would you mind sending me a copy of your newsletter so I can see it also. It will help me determine if I want to use Constant Contact or not.
[email protected]

 

[pattikake]

I too would love to see a copy of your newsletter, as I'm interested in Constant contact. Thanks. [email protected]

 

[chefann]

sent and sent.

 

[DanielleQ]

Ann--can you send me a copy? I just found this thread and I think it may be the answer I'm looking for. [email protected]

 

[tinachef]

Ann, could you please send me a copy of your newsletter. I'm really interested in being able to see who even reads the newletter etc. [email protected]

THANKS!!

 

[chefann]

sent and sent.

 

[chefkristin]

sent and sent.

Can I get a copy please Ann???

[email protected]

 

[J.Corley]

Oo, oo, oo! Me too Ann! How much does Constant contact cost to get to see all that info on who does what?

[email protected]

 

[chefann]

You can sign up for a free 60 day trial, and you do have access to the reports during that time, just a limit on the number of contacts. I've got just over 200 contacts in my various lists (PC customers, my Director's cluster, my team, customers by birthday month...), and it's $15 a month (save when you pre-pay for a year).