The thread discusses various email marketing services, particularly focusing on Constant Contact and alternatives. Participants share their experiences with these services, express gratitude for recommendations, and inquire about costs and features.
Views differ regarding the best email marketing service, with some participants favoring Constant Contact for its features, while others prefer alternatives like MyEmailDesigns and 123byrequest.com. No clear consensus emerges on a single best choice.
Participants share personal experiences and preferences regarding email marketing tools, reflecting a variety of needs and approaches within the consultant community.
Consultants exploring email marketing options or looking for peer recommendations on services that suit their business needs may find this discussion helpful.
JTNT8704 said:
ughubug said:You are welcome for the constant contact post...if anyone else would like a fwd of this months newsletter let me know
) zmom58 said:I use a newsletter from a PC consultant and I would be happy to forward her July newsletter to anyone. She is currently offering a free month for new subscribers, and a free month for every referal. She charges $5 per month and she has lots of animated icons and her newsletter is colorful and fun. I have used her director weekly Monday Motivations as well (when I was still a Director
Please feel free to contact me and I will send you the information. Please use my name and consultant # if and when you sign up.
Deb Zimmerman #291132
I'd like to see... [email protected]zmom58 said:I use a newsletter from a PC consultant and I would be happy to forward her July newsletter to anyone. She is currently offering a free month for new subscribers, and a free month for every referal. She charges $5 per month and she has lots of animated icons and her newsletter is colorful and fun. I have used her director weekly Monday Motivations as well (when I was still a Director
Please feel free to contact me and I will send you the information. Please use my name and consultant # if and when you sign up.
Deb Zimmerman #291132
Susan, I've been looking for a shorter newsletter - So many of them are pretty, and well put together - but just too long (and/or busy) for me!its_me_susan said:
KarensChefsClub said:I looked into Constant Contact a few months ago and was afraid to try it for financial reasons. Would you mind telling me how much you spend? DO you only do it once a month? I have been trying to do shorter more frequent emails rather than one large one a month, as I know I never have time to read long emails plus it's easier to find the time to do one area at a time instead of trying to cram it all in to a newsletter. Can you do that with Constant Contact? I really like the idea of knowing what links people use, if any...I sometimes feel like my emails get sent to the delete file.
Also do these get filtered as Junk Mail?
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I use Constant Contact and LOVE IT!!! I won't ever go back to doing a standard e-mail newsletter! I have the low-end package... I pay $15 a month and can have up to 500 e-mail addresses in it. The next price up is $30 a month and I just can't justify that right now but maybe down the road.
I can upload any 5 pictures at a time to use in my e-mails. I change them about twice a month and it's very easy. But you can change them as frequently as you would like.
You can send an unlimited amount of e-mails each month. I send 2 customer newsletters each month (the 1st and the 15th), I send a weekly e-mail to my team and then use their "cards" feature to send announcements out to my TEAM when I want. For example, last week I sent my July customer e-mail. Next week I will send a special "Promotion" with the guest special for the month. I LOVE IT! It's very easy to use and the tracking is great.
Now one note on the tracking... some servers do not allow tracking no matter what service you are using (constant contact or something else)... such as wowway or wideopenwest so you'll want to check to see if people are getting it. It's a great avenue to do customer care calls!
Also, if they have you in their address book as a "contact" or have you on a "safe list" it will be delivered into their inbox. Otherwise, it will go to junkmail just as it would if you sent a regular e-mail.
When I started using Constant Contact (about a year ago) I had so many customers call me, e-mail me and tell me at shows how professional it looked and how it just gave me so much more credibility in their eyes... like this wasn't some "little fun" thing that I am doing... it is a business!
Hope that helps... please feel free to ask me any questions! --- COLLEEN
ChefKrisB said:
Constant Contact is an email marketing service that allows businesses to create, send, and manage email campaigns. It provides users with customizable templates, list management tools, and analytics to track the performance of their emails. Users can easily design emails, segment their audience, and automate campaigns to engage with their customers effectively.
Constant Contact offers a variety of features including drag-and-drop email editing, list segmentation, social media integration, event marketing, and reporting tools. It also provides access to a library of stock images and the ability to create landing pages and surveys, making it a comprehensive solution for email marketing needs.
Constant Contact is often praised for its user-friendly interface and excellent customer support. While it may not have as many advanced features as some competitors like Mailchimp or HubSpot, it is particularly well-suited for small businesses and those new to email marketing. Its pricing is competitive, and it offers a free trial to help users determine if it meets their needs.
Yes, Constant Contact can be a great choice for direct sales businesses such as Pampered Chef. It allows consultants to easily communicate with their customers, promote products, and share recipes or tips. The ability to segment email lists can help target specific customer groups, enhancing engagement and sales opportunities.
Constant Contact offers several pricing tiers based on the number of contacts and features needed. There is a basic plan for essential email marketing features and a more advanced plan that includes additional tools like automation and advanced reporting. They also provide a 60-day free trial for new users to explore the platform before committing to a paid plan.