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rosegold · 11-03-2008, 10:29 PM

I would like to create a mailing list. I saw this phplist - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and downloaded it but don't know how to set it up (opening the file opens a bunch of other files and opening those files opens another bunch).

Chris Cade · 11-03-2008, 10:58 PM

If you're building a serious business, then you need to get a professional autoresponder like Aweber, GetResponse, or 1shoppingcart. Most people I coach prefer Aweber.

I used to use a homemade mailing list (like phplist) but realized that if I wanted to make money, I had to ditch the free list and buy a real solution.

People are quick to pay monthly fees for web-hosting, yet they skimp on trying to pay as little as possible for list-hosting.

Depending on the business, list-hosting can actually be even more important to a business than web-hosting.

smartile · 11-04-2008, 02:52 AM

I agree with Chris. If you want to create a real money-making machine and profit from your business, use tools to help you do that. And because you're creating a money-making machine you might consider putting in some money to get the right tools for the job. I personally use 1shoppingcart.com which is an excellent service. One of my favorite features is their technical phone support.

Chris Cade · 11-04-2008, 07:31 AM

Even though I usually recommend Aweber, right now I use GetResponse because their GetLeads co-registration service can import leads directly into my autoresponder. It costs me $0.32/lead - but the quality of leads is highly targeted.

rosegold · 11-04-2008, 02:58 PM

I don't want to buy a professional one. I'm not interested in the money. Just a better way of getting out important information for free.

Brutha · 11-04-2008, 04:31 PM

Do you have a webserver?

rosegold · 11-04-2008, 08:40 PM

I don't know what webserver is.

Chris Cade · 11-05-2008, 06:33 AM

Your best bet is to use Yahoo Groups or Google Groups.

Brutha · 11-06-2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

I don't know what webserver is.

phplist is no software to install on your home PC.
Your best bet is probably to follow Chris's suggestions.

funchy · 11-06-2008, 02:42 AM

I started several Yahoo groups (not for profit but to educate & share ideas on certain topics). It's free and VERY easy to use. It also has a nice "invite" function that makes it easy for you to ask everyone you meet online to join one of your lists.

rosegold · 11-11-2008, 12:58 AM

I would like to input a text for each day so that I don't have to keep sending it every year; it would automatically do it by itself. How do I make this happen?

dannielo · 11-18-2008, 06:38 AM

You can buy hosting from a company that has the package called Fantastico. This Fantastico has a collection of dozens of php tools that you can install with a single click on the server, among them being PhpList.

You can see on their website a list of hosting companies. www.netenberg.com/fantastico.php

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11-03-2008, 10:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris Cade Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 438	If you're building a serious business, then you need to get a professional autoresponder like Aweber, GetResponse, or 1shoppingcart. Most people I coach prefer Aweber. I used to use a homemade mailing list (like phplist) but realized that if I wanted to make money, I had to ditch the free list and buy a real solution. People are quick to pay monthly fees for web-hosting, yet they skimp on trying to pay as little as possible for list-hosting. Depending on the business, list-hosting can actually be even more important to a business than web-hosting.

11-04-2008, 02:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
smartile Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 426	I agree with Chris. If you want to create a real money-making machine and profit from your business, use tools to help you do that. And because you're creating a money-making machine you might consider putting in some money to get the right tools for the job. I personally use 1shoppingcart.com which is an excellent service. One of my favorite features is their technical phone support.

11-04-2008, 07:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chris Cade Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 438	Even though I usually recommend Aweber, right now I use GetResponse because their GetLeads co-registration service can import leads directly into my autoresponder. It costs me $0.32/lead - but the quality of leads is highly targeted.

11-04-2008, 02:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
rosegold Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 145	I don't want to buy a professional one. I'm not interested in the money. Just a better way of getting out important information for free.

11-04-2008, 04:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Brutha Family Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 8,749	Do you have a webserver?

11-04-2008, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
rosegold Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 145	I don't know what webserver is.

11-05-2008, 06:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chris Cade Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 438	Your best bet is to use Yahoo Groups or Google Groups.

11-06-2008, 02:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
funchy Family Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: east coast, USA Posts: 1,628	I started several Yahoo groups (not for profit but to educate & share ideas on certain topics). It's free and VERY easy to use. It also has a nice "invite" function that makes it easy for you to ask everyone you meet online to join one of your lists.

11-11-2008, 12:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
rosegold Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 145	I would like to input a text for each day so that I don't have to keep sending it every year; it would automatically do it by itself. How do I make this happen?

11-18-2008, 06:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
dannielo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 175	You can buy hosting from a company that has the package called Fantastico. This Fantastico has a collection of dozens of php tools that you can install with a single click on the server, among them being PhpList. You can see on their website a list of hosting companies. www.netenberg.com/fantastico.php

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