Hi Bryan,

So I know this is a month after the thread, but I had to respond.

I see the others suggestions and though they fall into the mainstream opinion it's generally only based on 'personal experience'.

Yes, mailing services and buying leads to mail to can be a very discouraging process. Plus break the bank account.

I've been in the leads business and supplying mailers business for about 7 years now. You do have to be very careful on what you buy from whom. And even then when you're sending mass email on any level, it can get you into trouble.

However, a google slap, is also getting into 'trouble' --- but that doesn't ruin a business. There's a perception that getting a complaint will completely ruin a person's business. False.

-- The run of the mill coregistration leads out there are bad ... unless you're a mailer with the mentality that you'll mail to the list, deal with the problems and then you'll end up with a deliverable clean list

-- Mailing services out there are a dime a dozen. You have to be careful. But this is all about dealing with the right company who backs up their services.

-- It's a combination of buying the right data and service -- then once you've done that you have a marketing machine that'll pull money in for you day in and day out.


I do understand the concerns most have about email marketing, but don't let others personal experience steer you away from a very lucrative marketing medium.

I could literally go on and on .. there's some much to share.

Take care,

Mark