Looking for Some Guinea Pigs Again!

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This discussion centers on testing a new mail merge feature of a mailing list service, initiated by a user named Joy. Joy sought 20 volunteers to provide their personal information for inclusion in a newsletter, which would automatically link to their personal websites (PWS). After gathering volunteers, Joy successfully sent out the newsletter, receiving feedback on its functionality, including issues with links and images when forwarded.

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PampChefJoy
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(Was) Looking for some guinea pigs again!Hi everyone!

Okay, I need to test out a new feature of my mailing list service and I need about 20 people to help test the new mail merge feature! If you are interested, please email me at [email protected] and I will need:
  • Name
  • Title (if desired)
  • Phone #
  • Email Address
  • Website address

This info will be merged into the newsletter and will appear at the top automatically when you receive it. Anytime the newsletter refers to an article on your PWS, it will insert a link to your PWS directly -- hopefully to drive more traffic to your website.

I appreciate your help! Thanks!!

Joy


ETA:
I have gotten my volunteers -- thanks!
 
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BTW, I will post here when I have enough people and when I send it out, so you know to expect it. I would also like to know if you don't receive it -- as it may get bounced as spam or eaten up by cyberspace (as Melinda has personal experience with!).
 
I'll send you a note in a second Joy.
 
Just sent you an email via your profile!
 
I just sent you my email.
 
I'm game, I'll send you an email in a few.
 
I just sent you an email Joy.
 
Joy,I just emailed you.
 
Sent you an e-mail! :)
 
I'm in...I'm sending the e-mail right now.
 
I'm game ... just sent an email!
 
I'm in. I just PM'd you with the info.
 
Hi Joy,

I sent you an email as well!
Thanks!
 
Just in case anyone is counting responses, I e-mailed earlier.
 
Since my girls and I just got back from Ratatouille I'd love to be a rodent.(lol)
Email has been sent :)

Have a great evening!
 
I also sent you an e-mail!
 
I sent you an email, too! :)
 
Oooo... ginea pigs are so cute and furry - I'd love to be one. Just promise me, no wheels in my cage, o.k.????
 
You've got mail Joy!
 
Ditto...you've got mail!!!
 
(This thread reminds me that I better get home, update my list-serv and send out July's email -- I started using Joy so I wouldn't be late, since I didn't have to write it and here I am late again... oh well, at least I have the excuse of having a sinus infection!)
 
Just sent you an email too.
 
I just emailed you and would love to be included. Thanks
 
Okay, I just sent you an email.
 
I'm in!
Thanks
Rita
 
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Hey gang - thanks! I've got everyone I need -- I will probably send out the sample tomorrow night... I started working on it but then had a ton of people over for the holiday and didn't get around to finishing it. I am still trying to figure out how to work the linking in... thanks for volunteering! I will post again once I "hit send"!
 
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Okay, after fiddling with it for 2 days, I finally got it to where I am okay with it... it was sent earlier tonight. I'm curious to see if anyone doesn't get it or finds it in their spam box....

Please let me know if the personalization part worked for you. Thanks!
 
It worked for me! Thanks for the sample Joy I loved it!
 
PampChefJoy said:
Okay, after fiddling with it for 2 days, I finally got it to where I am okay with it... it was sent earlier tonight. I'm curious to see if anyone doesn't get it or finds it in their spam box....

Please let me know if the personalization part worked for you. Thanks!
Went to my spam. Looks great! :)
 
If I was on your list I did not get it. =(
 

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