|
|
James Munton Inner circle Dallas, TX 1199 Posts |
Hi everyone,
I've used infoUSA.com in the past, but suddenly they seem to be having problems with their website. Can anyone recommend another mailing list company? Best, James |
nathanallen Special user Des Moines, Iowa, USA 522 Posts |
Give 'em a call. they can email you the purchased list, or send it on disk or on labels. I've used them dozens of times. good people.
Nathan Allen, The Maniac of Magic
www.maniacofmagic.com To buy a prop is nothing. To write a good routine is something. To really entertain an audience is everything. |
Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
In what markets are you finding these people's mailings effective?
Bob Sanders Magic By Sander |
James Munton Inner circle Dallas, TX 1199 Posts |
Bob,
I just sent you a PM. Best, James |
Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
James,
Thank you for the message. I sent you one in return. Are you using labels, printing envelops, or just getting lists? Bob |
Skip Way Inner circle 3771 Posts |
I am surprised. I personally absolutely abhor InfoUSA. I have tried to use them in the past with multiple problems and some of the worst customer service I have ever received. It started when I bought their software package at Staples a few years ago. The package came with a voucher for 2000 addresses at no extra charge. When I called to activate the voucher, InfoUSA had just launched their Internet service and were "no longer supporting the PC-based software." They gave me a royal "Intuit-style" run-around by offering me a "discount" on an upgraded listing service equal to about 30% of what I'd already paid...and still wanted me to pay for the addresses. I blew them off, complained to Staples and wrote the whole thing off as a loss.
A year or two later, I decided to give them another chance and signed up for their online service. Their mailing lists are so unbelievably incomplete. I purchased daycare and restaurant lists for a section of my state...and this list carried fewer than a quarter of the actual businesses at the level I was looking for. When I brought this to their attention, they were more interested in selling me larger and more expensive lists than in addressing my concerns. I pointed out several daycares and restaurants in my market area that were listed by D&B as within the range and area I had requested...their response: "We disagree apparently. They're more likely to show up on THIS list though." I now compile my own lists. It takes a little more time and effort on my part, but I know the businesses exist and that I'm not paying top dollar for an incomplete list of businesses that may or may not exist. Personally, InfoUSA could offer me their services 100% free of charge and I'd tell them to take a hike. My opinion. Buyer beware. Skip
How you leave others feeling after an Experience with you becomes your Trademark.
Magic Youth Raleigh - RaleighMagicClub.org |
James Munton Inner circle Dallas, TX 1199 Posts |
Bob,
I get the list emailed to me in .csv format. I import it into my contact manger software (Goldmine). The advantage of infoUSA.com is that you can use their list multiple times. Many companies only let you rent the list for a one-time mailing. I do small targetted mailings myself. For larger mailings (usually postcards), I've recently started saving myself time by using a local mailing company to ship everything. Skip, Yes, that was one of the things I mentioned in my PM to Bob. The last few lists I have got from infoUSA.com have had a high number of bad addresses and a lot of ommissions. I don't know if this is common in the mailing list industry. I don't know how often they update their databases. I have found their customer service to be perfectly fine however - so maybe you were just unlucky. You are right that there is no substitute to building your own lists. What I have done is to start with a purchased list to get me off to a good start, then I refine the list over time. I would still like to hear about a better alternative to infoUSA.com if anyone knows one. Best, James |
Donald Dunphy Inner circle Victoria, BC, Canada 7563 Posts |
Quote:
On 2005-12-20 10:22, James Munton wrote: There are some companies that guarantee as little as a 5-10% error (return) rate. It should be in their catalog of info. I have never bought a mailing list, but have been sent the catalogs. - Donald
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
|
jl17 Regular user 110 Posts |
What is the best way to choose a corporate mailing list? And, can the list be used over and over with info usa?
|
icentertainment Inner circle 1429 Posts |
Normally You can buy the list in two formats
1: is a 1 off use 2: Unlimited But many email lists and faxs require you to use a Mass email company to restrict the mass emails out there. Your email should have a definate- Take action now--as the replys that you get become your main contact list for unlimited use. technically I'd stay away from the one off use as direct mail requires constant or multiple runs it does cost more to purchase the list in full but inevitably you'll save more in the future Just remember that there is no point getting a 20,000 person list if you cannot finnace the mailing (ie stamps and envelopes) |
jl17 Regular user 110 Posts |
What is the best possible business field to buy a list for (ie Agricultural, industrial, etc??)? Also, does anyone know of a list company who accepts paypal?
|
The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » Tricky business » » Mailing list company (0 Likes) |
[ Top of Page ] |
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2024 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.04 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement < |