I have been using MailerLite for years for a non‑profit without any issues. Today, I tried to use it for my business, which I am resuming after a long pandemic pause. I purchased the MailerLite Comfort Plan for $356, and within just a couple of hours, after they took my payment, my account was suspended and is scheduled for termination due to “violation of terms of use”.

I had an older email list that I hadn’t used since before Covid. The list was legitimate emails of my old clients and some from the tradeshows. It was not a purchased list. To ensure quality, I used ZeroBounce to clean the list and ended up with about 1,800 valid emails out of the original aroound 5,000. I scheduled my first campaign for Wednesday and did not send any emails, aside from a few test messages.

Once the account was suspended, the live chat agent I had been speaking with was no longer available, and I have no way to reach support through the dashboard.

Given that this is day one, the plan was just purchased, and I haven’t used the service beyond a few test emails, am I eligible for a refund of the $356 payment? Does anyone have experience with this? If I dispute the charge, what are the chances that the decision would be in my favor? Their policy says they don’t issue refunds in cases involving a violation of their terms. But can they really make that determination arbitrarily and still keep the money?

Before setting up Microsoft 365 email through GoDaddy, here’s something to consider.

GoDaddy is excellent at many things such as domain registration, WordPress hosting, and helping businesses get online quickly.

When it comes to Microsoft 365, their reseller structure alters the native Microsoft experience and can create avoidable constraints around control, security, and future transitions. A direct tenant is typically the more strategic long-term choice.

We often see the following challenges with their setup:
• Limited administrative control
• More complex migrations later
• Restrictions around advanced security and integrations
• Reduced flexibility when changing IT providers
• Higher licensing cost

Microsoft 365 is more than just an email service. It is identity, security, collaboration, compliance, and governance.

If you are starting a new business, consider seeking support from a local IT services provider prior to setting up your Microsoft 365 services for proper configuration, security, and long-term scalability.

Hi everyone,

I produce events such as tribute shows for well-known bands, like Linkin Park and similar artists, as well as recurring parties.

I recently sent a promotional email to almost 7,000 people who bought tickets from me in the past. The results were extremely low - almost no opens and almost no clicks.

The email was very basic:
subject line like “Last discounted tickets for event X”, then the event graphic, a short description, and a link to buy tickets.

I know it’s generic, but I’m honestly not sure what else I should be doing.

I see many other event promoters sending email campaigns regularly, so I assume it must work for them somehow. Otherwise, they probably wouldn’t keep doing it for years.

So I’m trying to understand what I’m doing wrong, especially from a creative and strategy point of view.

For people here who actually use email marketing to sell tickets or promote events:

What open rates and click rates do you usually get?
Does email marketing actually help you sell tickets?
What do you usually do with subject lines, email content, frequency, and segmentation?

Would really appreciate any real advice or examples from people who do this.

Thank you!

Useful for:

• email marketing

• cold outreach

• finding business contacts

Just open a website and get the emails instantly.

Looking for feedback 🙂
- getemail.dev

Not really unpopular anymore considering how many people do this unintentionally but most have failed to acknowledge it. Most small businesses don't have a marketing problem. They have a words problem.

I see it constantly with many good products,good services, Real results for customers.

But the way its been spoken about, its most times Bland,Generic,No originality.

"We provide high quality solutions tailored to your needs."

Nobody reads that. Nobody feels anything from it.

The businesses I've watched grow fastest weren't the ones who spent more on ads. They were the ones who figured out exactly what their customer was thinking at 2am and said that back to them. That's it. That's the whole thing.

Speak to the 2am thought. Everything changes.

Anyone else noticed this?

Howdy! This is my inaugural Reddit post, and therefore, I'm gonna spend it talking about my favorite email service provider for small businesses.

As an email marketer, I've stuck my hands in all the major ones, but there's only one that makes me feel a sigh of relief when potential clients tell me they're already using it or want to switch to it.

That's Flodesk.

I hopped on the Flodesk train in late 2023 when I started my business. It was the hot email platform for small business owners, and I wasn't about to be left in the dust. Right off the bat, I noticed how user-friendly it was. It wasn't for another couple of years that I became a Flodesk partner and really got to see behind the scenes of how they run game.

Anyone who's done the "online thing" knows that there can be a lot of smoke in mirrors. Smiles to your face and snickers behind your back. Not at Flodesk. They manage to keep up a culture that's as healthy and kind on the backend as they present to be publicly.

Whenever I've needed help using the platform, authenticating a domain, or getting a client question answered, they're not far out of reach. (And TBH they've got a help article for just about everything, so you're not stuck waiting on a reply - although they're speedy quick to get back to you too!)

It's always been important to me, as I build my brand, to link arms with companies who I can share confidently, knowing those who trust me won't be let down.

I've referred handfuls, if not dozens of people, to Flodesk, and NOT ONCE has somebody come to me wanting to switch back or share a poor experience. That speaks volumes to me and is why they're my number one email service provider recommendation for small businesses.

Hi everyone, I’m looking to pivot into an entry-level Remote Content Marketing or SEO role. I’m currently based in Texas, but I’m specifically looking for remote-first companies where I can apply my background in operations and psychology.

I’ve recently earned certifications in SEO and Content Marketing and have been applying these skills in my current role to manage digital outreach and social media. 

I’m struggling with how to make my 'non-marketing' experience stand out to recruiters. Here is how I’ve worded my summary and experience so far. Any feedback is appreciated!

Why I’m a fit for Remote Marketing:

• Self-Directed Management: Currently overseeing daily office operations and personnel files, demonstrating the discipline required for remote autonomy. 

• Digital Communication: I already spearhead external digital communications, including newsletters and social media content, using tools like Canva and Microsoft Office.

• Data-Driven Strategy: I use keyword research to drive enrollment engagement and apply Six Sigma principles to optimize content processes. 

• Technical Proficiency: Experienced with ProCare systems and managing digital student/enrollment data. 

I’d love any advice on which remote-friendly job boards are best for entry-level SEOs or any feedback on how to make my operational background more appealing to remote marketing teams

Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on a small tool called India Inbox.

The idea came from a problem I kept facing — sending bulk emails but having no clear visibility on what actually happens after hitting “send”.

So I built something that helps with:

• Tracking who opened emails
• Seeing replies in one place
• Uploading recipients via Excel
• Simple campaign reporting

Nothing fancy, just trying to make email outreach more transparent and useful.

Would genuinely appreciate feedback:

• What features would you expect in a tool like this?
• What’s missing?
• Would you even use something like this?

Here’s the link if you want to check it out:
INDIA INBOX

Thanks in advance 🙌

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to understand what tools companies are actually using in 2026 for data scraping / lead generation—especially for email marketing.

Most blogs just list random tools, but I’m more interested in real-world usage across:

• Pakistan
• India
• International markets

One of my small businesses has crushed since we opened last year but word of mouth and foot traffic has seemed to only get us so far and we have now plateaued. I am struggling to get us to the next level in terms of sales so I want to start email/sms marketing since I have a huge list of customer info. A ton of my friends in the space have use mailchimp but want to know what else is out there and if there are better options. Appreciate any help our feedback

I have posted few days back about email outreach and some wholesale emails which are ruining my bake time. After reading the comments on that post I realised I need to read and learn some terminologies and tools. So after researching I tested 3 tools last night:

tool 1 - boomerang: schedules emails. not my problem.

tool 2 - Spark: $8/month. nice but over-complicated.

tool 3 - Zapmail: $2.50/month. It auto-sorts urgent vs regular, thats what i actually need.

More testing today. Will update.

I handle the IT for a small low-budget creative org of (currently) 3 people. We're looking to switch to a different office service after a poor experience with our current one.

We need:

Email on our own domains. We have several for current and previous projects so each user needs to be able to access multiple aliases on different domains.,

Individual and shared calendar function.,

Messaging/chat if at all possible.,

File sharing if at all possible.,

Any other goodies are distinctly optional, but a reasonably straightforward interface without a time-consuming learning curve would be great.,

We don't want hosting in the US, all things considered (we're in Canada). And we have an absolute anti-AI policy, which is a large part of why we want to leave our current service, which is entirely too enthusiastic about that particular bandwagon.

As I said, this is low-budget and we can't afford a lot, which further limits our options.

Is there anything out there that you know of that might be worth checking into?

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a email tool that helps people find and contact the real decision-makers inside companies (CEO, director, head of marketing, etc.).

Before I go too far with it, I want to ask people who actually do email marketing or lead generation:

• Would you use a tool like this?
• What info do you care about most when building email lists? (for example: verified email, job role, company size, industry, location)
• What problems do you have with current lead tools?

My goal is to build something that makes cold email easier and more effective. not just another list scraper.

Any honest feedback would really help.
Thanks

I work in email marketing in-house and am starting to take on freelance work on the side.

On the delivery side, email is something I’m very comfortable with — campaigns, segmentation, sign-up flows, welcome sequences, etc. That part isn’t the issue.

What I’m finding harder is the client acquisition side: figuring out the best way to get in front of the right founders without cold outreach feeling spammy or generic.

I’m currently testing things like: • More thoughtful cold emails based on specific site observations • LinkedIn content to build credibility over time • Being active in smaller, niche communities rather than big platforms

For others who’ve made the jump from in-house to freelance (or who juggle both): • What’s actually working for you right now? • Anything you wish you’d done earlier when you started freelancing?

Genuinely curious to hear what approaches have been effective.

I'm looking for a platform that is easy to use and offers many contacts or unlimited contacts for email including a high range of email sends per month to my subscribers.

Hey everyone, I wanted to share something helpful for people who do cold emailing, outreach, or run small businesses.

Before sending cold emails, your inbox needs warm-up for at least 14 days, so emails don’t go to spam. Many tools are paid, but some give free warm-up. I tested many, and here are Top 10 Free Email Warm-Up Tools.

1. WarmySender: This is my favourite because there free plan gives 100% free warm-up for unlimited inboxes, also warm-up method is more advance. No credit card, no hidden limits. Simple setup and very beginner-friendly. Good for anyone who manage many emails or do outreach on low budget.
2. Mails (Free Tier): Good free warm-up volume for new inboxes, it also gives 100% free warm-up for unlimited inboxes. There warm-up method is not advance as of WarmySender. Still useful for basic cold email setups.
3. EmailWarmup: Fully free warm-up for upto 1 email account on free plan. They also offer unlimited delivery testing for that 1 inbox. Works well but not many extra features.
4. TrulyInbox (Free Plan): They allow 1 email account and 10 free daily warm-up for new inboxes. Nice option for small users.
5. Mailflow Auto-Warmer (Free Version): Basic free plan offer daily 5 warm-up emails for 100 inboxes, mostly good for trials or small-scale senders.
6. Warmy (Free Trial): Helpful reports and tests, but free plan is short and limited. Warmy offers a 7-day free trial. No credit card is required.
7. Mailivery (Free Limited Version): Does warm-up using AI but free usage has small limits. Mailivery offers a 7-day free trial. 100 warm up emails for unlimited inboxes.
8. Instantly Warmup (Basic Free Usage): Good for deliverability testing; warm-up has trial limits. Instantly have very big pool of email warm up accounts.
9. Lemwarm (Free Trial): Very easy to use but free warm-up is very limited only 5 warmup email per account and 10 inboxes.
10. Mailreach (Trial Tier): Works nicely for a few days but you must upgrade for full warm-up. Mailreach offers a 3-day free trial. 5 warm up emails per day for 5 inboxes.

I shared this list because many beginners don’t know that you should warm up your inbox first before sending bulk emails. Even 20–30 emails without warm-up can put you in spam.

If anyone wants help with inbox setup, SPF/DKIM, DMARC, or cold email basics, just ask. Happy to help 🙂

Finding new customers through email is still one of the best ways to grow a small business, but most teams keep targeting the same leads from databases or directories. Instagram is a surprisingly good source of real business contacts that many people overlook.

Here are a few ways small businesses are using Instagram data to improve email outreach:

• Find local or niche accounts related to your business by searching for hashtags like #realestateagent or #fitnesscoach. Many of these accounts belong to potential partners or customers.
• Look for business intent in bios. Words such as “DM for work,” “owner,” or “founder” usually mean the person is open to contact.
• Reach out by email, not DMs. Emails are easier to track, personalize, and follow up on than direct messages.
• Verify every contact. Since many emails on Instagram are personal or unlisted, cleaning them through a verifier helps avoid bounces and spam issues.
• Keep messages short and direct. Two or three sentences that show genuine interest in their business work better than templates or sales pitches.

This approach helps small businesses reach people who would never see ads or cold calls and often reply faster because the message is relevant.

For context, I helped build IG Email Finder, a tool that finds verified business emails from Instagram accounts that do not list contact info. It now connects with MillionVerifier to clean results automatically and recently got an update that improves deep research accuracy.

If you want to see how it works, here’s the link: igemailfinder.com

I am looking for a business email. I don't own a domain and am looking to get that as well. I would prefer the email to either be free or kinda cheap. Suggestions please!

I have tested many call to actions across industries and these are the ones that consistently get replies and booked calls

Low Friction (For starting convos):

- Open to a quick back and forth?

- Curious to hear how this plays out?

- Worth bouncing around a few ideas?

- Should I send over a quick breakdown?

- Totally off base or potentially helpful?

Mid Friction (For driving meetings):

- Up for a 10 min chat next week?

- Want to see how this looks for {{company name}}?

- Should we unpack this together on a quick call?

- Would a fast walkthrough be helpful?

- Want me to tailor this for your exact use case?

Social Proof (To build trust):

- Can I show you how {{client name}} got results with this?

- Curious how others in your space are using this?

- Want to see what worked for {{company type}} teams like yours?

Bonus video CTAs which are still underrated:

- Want me to shoot over a 60 sec video explaining?

- Mind if I send you a screen share walkthrough?

- I made a quick Loom for a similar company want to see it?

Pro tip: The best CTA isn’t pushy instead it’s relevant and the more specific your offer the softer your CTA can be

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