Getting the Most Out of Your Email Service

The world of personal email is constantly changing. What was a relatively simple setup in the early days of the web, is now a scarily complicated affair requiring effort and dedication to keep on top of things. So to get ahead and avoid serious complications, check out our quick guide for getting the most out of your email service!

Email marketing is the new frontier of advertising and customer service. It’s inexpensive, yet its returns are often higher than any other form of marketing. This post will show you how to make this work for you and keep your customers close.

I'll show you how to:

* Create better email content while saving time     * Increase response rates by adding images * Boost revenue with email discounts * Get more sign-ups for your newsletter or organization with "third party" referrers such as Groupon or Vogue.com * Use email to deliver your newsletter and push your content to your Facebook fans.

The post is designed for all levels of marketers: newbies and experts alike. If you've ever thought about how important creating an email newsletter can be, or if you're considering using email on a website or blog, this guide will show you how to make it happen.

Email marketing can give you a steady flow of leads that can translate to secondary customers both through the products or services on your site and the referrals people give you in their own newsletters. It's cost effective and doesn't require a large time investment—you can start every day with a fresh list instead of waiting for subscribers to come around again.

eBook, PDF or Print?

eBook EMail Signup Add-On Service. $5/mo for unlimited subscribers & send up to 3 emails/month. Convert 100% of your email list and get other website visitors to join our free mailing list by sending them a customized email      Real-time statistics on subscribers and email effectiveness. Receive an email every time a subscriber signs up for your newsletter. Create and promote special offers on your blog. Upload your logo or signup form to your blog as an image (in the HTML). Email subscribers see a simple form that doesn't require filling out.

Some features:

*gets your website visitors to sign up for your mailing list*  *email subscribers see a simple form that doesn't require filling out*  *creates a real-time list of email subscribers for you and your company*  *gets you more traffic from search engines, blogs and social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Tumblr by including these or web addresses in your email. *  *you'll be able to track how many people have signed up for your mailing list via these sources* 

You might also like this option.

PDF Mailing List Builder. $39.95 + 3-5 days to process all signups. Create up to 75 automatic mailings and track who unsubscribes on your list. Convert 100% of your list and get other website visitors to join our free mailing list by sending them a customized email      Real-time statistics on subscribers and email effectiveness. Receive an email every time a subscriber signs up for your newsletter. Upload your logo or signup form to your blog as an image (in the HTML). Email subscribers see a simple form that doesn't require filling out. You might also like this option.

Create or update your automatic email newsletter with a simple, intuitive service. Convert 100% of your list and get other website visitors to join our free mailing list by sending them a customized email      Real-time statistics on subscribers and email effectiveness. Receive an email every time a subscriber signs up for your newsletter. Create and promote special offers on your blog. Upload your logo or signup form to your blog as an image (in the HTML). Email subscribers see a simple form that doesn't require filling out. You might also like this option .

EZSignup. $49/mo. + 3-4 days to process all signups. Convert 100% of your list and get other website visitors to join our free mailing list by sending them a customized email      Real-time statistics on subscribers and email effectiveness. Receive an email every time a subscriber signs up for your newsletter. Create and promote special offers on your blog. Upload your logo or signup form to your blog as an image (in the HTML). Email subscribers see a simple form that doesn't require filling out. You might also like this option .

EZListbuilder. $39.95/mo + 3-5 days to process all signups Create up to 150 automatic mailings and track who unsubscribes on your list. Convert 100% of your list and get other website visitors to join our free mailing list by sending them a customized email      Real-time statistics on subscribers and email effectiveness. Receive an email every time a subscriber signs up for your newsletter. Upload your logo or signup form to your blog as an image (in the HTML). Email subscribers see a simple form that doesn't require filling out. You might also like this option .

EZSignup. $39.95/mo + 3-5 days to process all signups. Convert 100% of your list and get other website visitors to join our free mailing list by sending them a customized email      Real-time statistics on subscribers and email effectiveness. Receive an email every time a subscriber signs up for your newsletter. Create and promote special offers on your blog. Upload your logo or signup form to your blog as an image (in the HTML). Email subscribers see a simple form that doesn't require filling out. You might also like this option .

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Your email address is safe and secure with us! We implement a 100% spam free policy with all our services. Please don't hesitate to contact us at support@ezyrefer.com if you need any help or assistance.

Email Marketing Software.

AWeber. $19 - 3,500 subscribers and 100 sends/month and as low as $1 per 1000 emails sent for your first 6000 emails. Convert 100% of your list and get other website visitors to join our free mailing list by sending them a customized email      Real-time statistics on subscribers and email effectiveness. Receive an email every time a subscriber signs up for your newsletter. Create and promote special offers on your blog. Upload your logo or signup form to your blog as an image (in the HTML). Email subscribers see a simple form that doesn't require filling out. You might also like this option .

AWeber+Newsletter Suite. $24 - 3,500 subscribers and 100 sends/month and as low as $1 per 1000 emails sent for your first 6000 emails. Convert 100% of your list and get other website visitors to join our free mailing list by sending them a customized email      Real-time statistics on subscribers and email effectiveness. Receive an email every time a subscriber signs up for your newsletter. Create and promote special offers on your blog. Upload your logo or signup form to your blog as an image (in the HTML).

Conclusion

There are many email marketing solutions available. The important thing to consider when choosing one is the number of subscribers you need, the ease of use and your budget.

One more important thing to remember before you go ahead is that these services allow you to receive email from all major email providers and social websites such as Facebook or Twitter .     Now my next posts will discuss how to send your subscribers email on a daily basis. Or maybe you want a data based email newsletter? It's up for discussion :)

I have come across many people who are not sending out their email newsletter regularly because they don't know how. Well, I'm here to help you out!

If you need any help or have an idea on how to improve my guide, please leave a comment and let me know. You can also email me at support@ezyrefer.com .

I will be back with more tips and tricks on how to effectively use these services and send out maximum emails.     Stay tune!

Now it's time for the disclaimer:  Use this information at your own risk as I have no control over the content of other emails, images and links provided below. Everything is provided by third parties and in some case may be outdated. Please read the description of the service more carefully and contact the provider before using their services.

Finally, here's a list of email marketing services and some ideas on how to use them:

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Update :  It appears that these services are no longer in business at least not for now.

I'll walk you through how to determine if your email address has been hacked, how to prevent spams and track down what's happening with a particular message from your inbox, how to clean up your inbox with some nifty filters so that it shows only what you need it too...and much more.

Here are 17 top tips for getting the most out of your email service:

1. Change Your Password!

Before you start doing anything else, change your password! If you don't, then all your emails from now on will be sent to the hacker/spammer who has stolen it. You will need to send an email to [email protected], but this is how it's done:

a) Go to your account and click on 'Settings' (look for a little cog wheel symbol). Then select 'Change Password'. Be sure to make this a password that you can easily remember.

b) In the next screen, confirm your new password by entering it again. Then click 'Save'.

2. Check Your Junk Email Box.

If you do receive spam or phishing emails, you'll find them in your 'junk' or 'spam' box. Sometimes these emails get flagged as spam accidentally, so it's worth taking a quick look at what's there and whitelisting the good messages from the bad ones: simply select all of the emails that are marked as spam, open them up in a new tab/window and then whitelist them by clicking on the button that says 'not spam'. This will automatically move them to your inbox for good!

3. Track Your Emails.

Your inbox can get incredibly cluttered. There's no way of avoiding this - when you send emails, they'll come in as often as is necessary to be sure that you've got them all. We all know how this works...after a while, it can look like a mess! The trick is to make sure that nothing ever gets lost and that you can keep up with everything that's going on in your life through the use of email filters. These will allow you to pick and choose the emails you want to receive, or do away with them completely!

4. Investigate Spam Reports.

In order to keep your inbox free from nastiness, you may frequently need to report a spam email. The good thing about Gmail is that they'll usually be able to tell whether or not an email is spam. If you think it is, and then report it as such, they'll move it directly to the junk box where it belongs!

5. Set Up Filters.

Filters are incredibly useful when it comes to sorting out your email messages and keeping track of what's going on in your life without getting too overwhelmed by the amount of stuff that's coming at you every single day. Set up a few filters now so that you can get a handle on the situation and start to make your email work for you!

6. Investigate Social Email Addresses.

It's not just email addresses that are used for communication online - every social network from Facebook to Twitter, LinkedIn and Google Plus has its own unique address too. So whenever you're checking the 'from' address of the messages you're getting, don't forget to check the social networks too!

7. Check Your Email From Multiple Devices.

The world of email hacking is becoming dramatically more common. You don't want to be one of those people who finds out that their personal details have been stolen when they get a call from their bank asking them for their password. So, wherever possible, check your personal email addresses from multiple devices...phone, PC etc.

8. Check Your Personal Email From Multiple Devices.

The same advice goes for your personal email address too! This is especially important for Gmail users as it's possible to set up multiple email addresses. Though sending emails from the wrong address can be annoying, knowing that a hacker has your personally identifiable information can be even more worrying! So if you're not sure which one is right, check them both from multiple devices and keep the relevant ones active at all times by simply changing them regularly!

9. Change Your Password Often.

The cardinal rule for security is to change your password often. If you find that you're having to remember a string of random characters and numbers for each account that you have, try using a password app like Roboform rather than making it up as you go along! This will save you a lot of time and keep your accounts safe!

10. Use Two-Factor Authentication.

The best way to protect your email, especially if it's a private account like Gmail or Yahoo is to make sure that its information is protected from any possible intruders by enabling two-factor authentication . This will only allow you to login to your account from a device that you've previously authorized and make it even more difficult for anyone to break into your account and take control.

11. Investigate Your Recipients.

If you want to ensure that everything is going smoothly, take a look at the email addresses who are receiving messages directly from you (not just those who are responding). These are the email addresses that will show up in your 'sent' box.

Conclusion

Email is a fantastic way of keeping in touch with the people you care about, but it's also essential for keeping your professional life in order. You never know who is watching, but it's much better to be safe than sorry so make sure that your emails are protected and that your personal information is secure!

Resources For Article:

CNet.com - How to keep hackers out of your Gmail account. http://www.cnet.com/news/how-to-keep-hackers-out-of-your-gmail-account/ [Direct Link].

Intro2Tech - Gmail Tips and Tricks for Google's Webmail Toolbox. http://www.intro2tech.