Bulk Emailing Programs
A detailed comparison of bulk emailing programs: a demonstration
of our e-book resources.
Bulk Emailing Programs
Bulk emailing is tedious without the tools to properly automate
the process. You'll find many of the following features useful:
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database input: takes file data from any ODBC-compliant database
and merges it with your email message. (Most bulk emailing
programs have a flatfile database to store names and addresses,
but this refers to the added advantages of a relational
database.)
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HTML format: emails can be sent as HTML pages, with included
graphics and more attractive layout.
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direct delivery: email can be sent directly to recipient,
bypassing the ISP mail server.
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text selection: selected parts of the text or HTML page can
be sent.
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incoming mail processing: automatic handling of incoming
mail — including sign-ups, opt-outs, etc.
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multi-channel: speeds up process by sending many emails simultaneously.
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DOS mailing: emails can be sent from the DOS command line
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preview: lets you preview any message before it is sent.
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attachments: lets you attach files to your message.
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mailing list rebroadcasts: you can take a message from a
member of a mailing list and rebroadcast it to all members
of that mailing list.
The listing below excludes office organizers and customer relationship
management programs that keep tabs on emails, telephone calls
and appointments. You should also note that programs may contain
more features than are easily summarized: visit the sites with
your own list of requirements.
For the sake of completeness, we have have included some of the
better email programs that run on your company or dedicated server
(S in notes below). They will manage your mailing lists, though
their primary purpose is to deliver your own email to you efficiently
— i.e. sorted by recipient, checked for viruses and spam.
Unless otherwise indicated, they will run on a Unix or Windows
platform, provided Perl is installed in the cgi-bin.
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direct delivery
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text selection
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headings
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ieh=incoming email handling, prev=preview before sending,
attach=attachments can be sent, mlr=mailing list rebroadcast
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notes
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S=installed on server (cgi directory) and not your PC,
3=includes three month's support and updates, M=macintosh
desktop system, O=outsourcing available; i.e. company will
handle emailing for you, U=Unix platform, W=Windows platform,
S1=acts as server but will run on Windows 95 and later,
R=supports rotating banners.
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