I've been using Constant Contact for my newsletter and my prepaid time is coming to an end. So before I renew, I'm wondering about the advantages and disadvantages to alternatives.

Let me start out by saying that I like the stats I get from constant contact, and it's a breeze for me to make a it visually pleasing since Turtle set up my template (I know enough html to have it take me several minutes to set up my sig file for Ryze!). I do find more and more blocks, but am unsure at this point if it's CC that being blocked, me, or something else (no money, freebies or sex mentioned in my newsletter ;]). And I am going to be setting up alternative delivery with blogging and RSS so people have a choice.

Some options that I've noted:
EZ Ezine
Ezine Director
!Shopping Cart (also has the ability to do newsletters)
Constant Contact (I can always stay)

In all of these it seems that I can do text or html. Like with CC, can I have a template set up and use it for any of these? In CC subscribers can choose to get HTML or text, though sometimes the code shows through on the text. Is that standard in these programs?

Any other suggestions or considerations? Anyone want to share your experience?

Many, many thanks!

Barbara C. Phillips, MN, NP
www.OlderWiserWomen.com
Inspiring Women to Embrace and Enjoy the Magnificent Journey of Aging!

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