I agree with everyone! I've used other programs and find MailChimp very easy to use and it has a lot of benefits.

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Myrlene Hoyte
www.vpadmins.com

Originally Posted by TinaThelen

I just went to MailChimp and signed up for the free email program. I am just now trying to set this up. Not sure what its all about? I see there are some webinars on how to get started, is this a pretty straightforward type of program? I'd like to share this with my potential clients, but want to make sure I can use it comfortably before I offer it as part of my services. Maybe someone can send me a same of what their MailChimp email campaigns look like? Would that be okay? I'd love to see them. Thanks!!

I had the same issue with MailChimp, seemed very fiddly to get it started.

I atually use Mad Mimi, really simple to use and produces professional but simple newsletters.

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Bridie's Typing Services
Celebrating 10 years in biz

Mad Mimi? Hmmm, I will check this out as well! While at my weekly business networking meeting this morning one of the other members did a presentation on a program she uses for client management. Its Called, SendOutCards.com. Has anyone heard of this, and or use it? And if so, any comments, suggestions, etc.,
Oh, and also, is Contstant Contact similiar to MailChimp? Thanks!

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Tina Thelen
Virtual Office Assistant

Thanks for all the input. I will also check out the other sites suggested.

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Amy
http://amygetsthingsdone.com/

I love Mailchimp...it is simple and easy and I have used it alot.

I did go to MadMimi and have set it up and are using it instead. I love it! It's great, AND I've already signed up one of my clients to use it in her business for her clients as well as her unit members!!! Thanks for the great info!

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Tina Thelen
Virtual Office Assistant

They've also just increased the number of free contacts to 2,000!

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Bridie's Typing Services
Celebrating 10 years in biz

I love mailchimp!

I recommend it to all of my clients. It's great for setting up autoresponders and also comes with great plugins for your Facebook pages and websites too! fab!

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Kelly - The Tech Angel
www.the-tech-angel-club.co.uk

I haven't used it yet, but I just checked it out and I think it could be a quite useful tool. Thanks!

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Winston Stewart
PennWin Administrative Services

I use it for myself and my clients and I love it! Very easy to use and have never had a problem with it.