Hi All, I've been researching this and I think I've just confused myself more than anything I have a couple of clients who are thinking of doing some attractive html email newsletters (one already sends a plain text version and one sends a pdf). I am happy to use MailChimp or Campaign Monitor but ideally would like to be able to prepare my own template and mail it out (depending on numbers of course).

I have Dreamweaver and I have previously done a template for Campaign Monitor that required a little tweaking, but seemed to work okay, but what I'd like to know is if there is a email program out there that works easily with an html template from something like Dreamweaver? I currently use Thunderbird and the methods described don't work (although if I attach an html file it appears in the inbox nicely?!?). I also use a Mac, so that might narrow my options.

Does anyone know of any good tutorials/programs/articles that may help me learn how to set up/format my own html newsletter and just email it from an email client? I'm just trying to save my clients money (although Campaign Monitor is so cheap it's hardly an issue) and teach myself something useful and challenging.

Any suggestions? Thanks heaps in advance!
Marie

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Marie,
I just quickly checked the latest newsletters that I have received. Only one html page showed a "service", and that was "constant contact". The rest seemed to be html pages that were designed by the author and mailed, as there was nothing in the footer. Not sure if this is helpful or not.

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Marie,
I just attended a seminar with Constant Contact. I suggest them. They also have free support if you run in to problems.

Alis

I would recommend checking out Constant Contact. They give you a 30 day trial for free. I beleive they are also compatible with Mac as well. I have many networking associates that use Constant Contact and it is not that expensive. I believe you can use your own newsletter as well. A couple of newsletters that I have received were designed with their own business brand.