I share my tale of woe about purchasing and using a “safe opt-in list” from one of those iMarketing gurus out there. For the complete series visit and open — ( http://www.CyberSpacemarketeer.com ) May, June, and October issues!
I bought the list. My name got onto other lists sold by this guru. My spam load accelerates daily. Therefore…shortly I will drop that particular POP. This spam will all bounce. I let only those I choose know my new POP. I own my own domain name and host where I please. I add and delete POP addresses as I choose. I’m not a “control freak.” I don’t have time to fool with all this spam-nonsense.
Now, every time I subscribe to an eZine, I set up a special POP (or Re-direct) specifically for that particular eZine. If spam arrives at that address…I know I’ve been violated by that particular eZine. Then I drop the POP and all associated spam miraculously transports into CyberSpace with no chance of ever bugging me again.
I know one hosting company has written in its “Terms and Conditions” users never buy a mailing list. Good policy. However, they also charge $10 for each spam complaint. So…some subscriber has a “bad hair day” and I must pay $10. This is my cost when assumed guilty until I prove myself innocent. Too bad — this is a reasonably-priced hosting company and very iMarketer-friendly. So…my research goes on…
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Robert Leggett has over 10 years experience marketing the scuba industry over the Internet. His focus has changed. Robert works with individuals and business owners all over the world. He helps them succeed in business and achieve financial independence. Visit him at – http://www.EarnYourLiving.com Subscribe to his “Free for Life” newsletter – “CyberSpaceMarketeer” – Receive your Free eBook.
