[snapware2]

Hi, how can i get my own dedicated SMTP server with user/pass? is that possible?

I would like to send out my mailing list using an SMTP server and currently don't have one. Are there public ones everyone can use?

Let's say you want to send out 5,000 e-mails to your contact list, what is the best way?

[daveganley]

Your ISP will have a SMTP server but with a send of 5000 in a short space of time they are likely to block most of them.

The next option would be to setup one on your local machine.

Another option is to get a VPS as this is cheaper than a fully dedicated server and install a SMTP server if one isn't already installed, check with the provider to see if they allow bulk sending of emails - a lot don't.

The easiest way is to use a mail list service. http://mailchimp.com/ is a very basic one.

Hope it helps

PS Don't be a spammer, ensure your list is opt in confirmed!

[snapware2]

Hey how do i get a vps and install an smtp server?

I'm not spamming, i am a promoter and have been throwing events for the past 10 years and have a pretty decent size list of patrons that I like to keep informed on future events.

[daveganley]

For vps offers check out http://www.webhostingtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=104

I'd go for one with centos and cpanel. Cpanel will make it easier for you to mange but will only allow 7-9 emails a second due to it uses exim, if you want more you will need qmail as the smtp check out interworx.com. Cpanel is the most stable bet.

If you want a send, bounce, unsubscribe, comprehensive stats email broadcast program I'd use octeth http://www.octeth.com/products/oempro/ we use it to broadcast emails for our clients HP, Toyota etc. Great product, great service and easy to use.

Dave

[snapware2]

Dave is Octeth Mailum a 1 time $60 fee to purchase the program and then i can send to my list and have people subscribe / unsubscribe automatically?

[daveganley]

yes it is, we use the octeth pro version which I think is $268 but you can add plugins like sms, reminder, survey etc.


The guys there are very helpful have a chat with them.

[snapware2]

Dave which host support Octeth right now?