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

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SUMMARY

This discussion focuses on effective strategies for sending newsletters to a large number of recipients without triggering spam filters. Users recommend splitting mailing lists into smaller groups, ideally sending to no more than 10 recipients at a time to avoid being flagged as spam. Constant Contact is highlighted as a preferred tool for managing newsletters, allowing users to track engagement metrics such as open rates and link clicks. Participants share their experiences with the platform, emphasizing its ease of use and customizable templates.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of email marketing best practices
  • Familiarity with Constant Contact features
  • Knowledge of email list segmentation techniques
  • Basic skills in using email clients like Outlook or Windows Mail
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore Constant Contact's 60-day free trial to evaluate its features
  • Research email list segmentation strategies for better engagement
  • Learn about email deliverability best practices to avoid spam filters
  • Investigate customizable email templates for newsletters
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This discussion is beneficial for marketers, small business owners, and anyone involved in email communication who seeks to optimize their newsletter delivery and engagement strategies.

The great thing about Constant Contact is that it's a smaller email even with pictures. When you bcc to a bunch of people, even THAT increases the size of your email! Those with dial-up do notice that and don't like the super long download time. This avoids that. Plus, I completely 100% agree that the biggest plus is seeing what people click on and that they ARE getting it. We can't tell if they are reading it, but at least it's not spam. I just wish they had a report for the recipient list with what emails they've opened. That way I can contact people who haven't opened anything. Not to bug them, but to verify they are getting the email and would like to continue to.Okay...enough procrastinating. I have cleaning to do!
 
All of those buttons are disabled. They are kind of clear and I can't click on them.
 
That's weird, Cindy. Maybe because you're in the trial period it won't let you save. (I skipped the trial and just signed up, so I didn't encounter that.)
 
I'm just not computer savvy enough. :o I finally got the e-mail saved and I sent it to myself to see how it looked. Now it won't let me resend it to my other contacts.
 
Click the "forward" link at the bottom of the note that arrived in your inbox.
If you want to send it to other people from within Constant Contact, I think you have to copy it, then select the distribution list from within Constant Contact.
 
Hey ann, I love constant contact i signed up after i got that email from you it was amazing... It is really nice they making sending out newsletter so easy and simple and fun lol thanks again Ann.
 
You're welcome. I love that they look so professional - just sent a mid-month newsletter this morning to my customer list, and I used the Thanksgiving template.
 
Hi Ann...can you please send your newsletter to me also as I'm new and trying to get various ideas and yours sounds great...Thanks! [email protected]
 
Ann, I'm sorry to be a bother...but could you send it to me too? My email addy is [email protected]
 
sent and sent!
 
chefann said:
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...
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Ann,

Do you happen to know it CC allows the subscriber to know if the received email/newsletter was deltted before the recipient even opening it? I would like to be able to track those that aren't even bothering to open it and eliminate them after a quarter. I always have the disclamer at the bottom with an opt out link - but I have very few of those each month. I used email brain for a while (it has similar features) but it did not have the above feature that I wnat.

Was just curious;)

Do you prep your own newslwetter or subscribe to one?

~G~
 
PCGINA said:
Ann,

Do you happen to know it CC allows the subscriber to know if the received email/newsletter was deltted before the recipient even opening it? I would like to be able to track those that aren't even bothering to open it and eliminate them after a quarter. I always have the disclamer at the bottom with an opt out link - but I have very few of those each month. I used email brain for a while (it has similar features) but it did not have the above feature that I wnat.

Was just curious;)

Do you prep your own newslwetter or subscribe to one?

~G~
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I can see how many opened it, but not how many deleted without opening, although you could assume that those who don't open it are just deleting it. Except that some mail services don't return the info back to Constant Contact, so open stats are always lower than actual.

I make my own newsletter using the templates they have. I use the Small Restaurant newsletter.
 
Ann, I don't mean to be a bother but do you mind sending a copy my way? I'm restarting my business in February and looking for a boost I didn't have before -- and this sounds really great! (Not to mention the fact that I'm the type of person that spends all day on a newsletter trying to make it look professional, and this may help cure me of this retentive habit. LOL) Thanks :) Oh, my email is [email protected] Thanks again -- you're probably near ready to have a moderator delete this thread, I'm sure! lol
 
Sent, Amanda. Sorry it took a while - I wasn't online yesterday.
 
I just found this thread...Constant Contact sounds good, but expensive. My computer guy showed me how to do an e-mail merge via Word and my list (which I keep in Excel because it's easier for me to sort through them). Then my Outlook sends out one e-mail per address and I never get rejected as Spam.

I can send out details on how to do it if anyone is interested.

Kristen
 
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Chefstover2 said:
I just found this thread...Constant Contact sounds good, but expensive. My computer guy showed me how to do an e-mail merge via Word and my list (which I keep in Excel because it's easier for me to sort through them). Then my Outlook sends out one e-mail per address and I never get rejected as Spam.

I can send out details on how to do it if anyone is interested.

Kristen
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i'm definitely interested if you wouldn't mind... my e-mail address is [email protected] thanks so much!
 
Ann,
Can you send me a copy also, I would like to check it out? My email is [email protected].

thanks
Chefannie
 
Annie, I sent you my December newsletter. Enjoy!
 
News for a NewbieHi Ann,
I just finished my 1st 30 days and would love to get going on a newletter.
would you share it with me too? [email protected]
Thanks!
Ellen
 
Ellen, I just sent you my December newsletter. It's a little more "festive" than my usual one, but it has all the typical parts I include.
 
Chefstover2 said:
I just found this thread...Constant Contact sounds good, but expensive. My computer guy showed me how to do an e-mail merge via Word and my list (which I keep in Excel because it's easier for me to sort through them). Then my Outlook sends out one e-mail per address and I never get rejected as Spam.

I can send out details on how to do it if anyone is interested.

Kristen
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Kristen,
I would like the detais on how to do this. My email is [email protected].

Thanks!
 
Ann, I am new to both Pampered Chef and the group, and I am in a show slump. I would love to see your newsletter. If you could send it to me. Thank you. [email protected]
 
Its on it's way to you, Kara.Edited to add: To all the people who are considering using Constant Contact.... You can sign up for a free trial and test it out. Currently, they're running a contest/promo for the person who gets the most referrals by February. I'd LOVE to be in the running for that. So if you do decide to sign up, please use the Constant Contact link in my signature to sign up. Thanks! (And if I win, I'll be eternally grateful!)
 
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Ann,
I have been kicking around the idea of using this service. Can I see a sample...
[email protected]
Thanks!!
 
Ann,
I am sorry but I didn't recieve your email could you please try again? [email protected]
 
No problem, Kara. I just sent it to you again.
 
Ann, can you send me a copy of the newsletter you did for constant contacts. I am thinking about using it also.
I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks Debbie
 
What's your email, Debbie?
 
Just sent it.
Where in MI are you? I'm in Southfield - just outside Detroit.
 
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