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How To Know Which Autoresponder You Should Use

Imagine how tough it is to keep emailing each one of your subscribers who visit your site every other time. Well, you could devote your time to collecting all their email address and putting them in an address book, but that would be tedious for you. Building a list doesn't have to be that difficult, and you don't have to do it the brick and motor style because that would amount to inefficiency, don't you think?
That's where Autoresponders come in, to help you build your list in an efficient way even if you're out on holiday and hundreds of subscribers are visiting your blog every few minutes.
And you see, an Autoresponder lets you meet a very human need because we’re all programmed to ''want it now'', not later.
Visitors who express interest in your site want instant gratification, and they want it the moment they come across something that would help them in your website.
But the moment they enter their email address to your Autoresponder system, both the welcome message and the incentive you offered the other day starts winging their way into their email address inbox right away.
In fact, once they make their request, they don't have to wait for you to see it and fill it because the system is fully automated. An Autoresponder helps you in building a list that converts.
You see, any form of communication is very helpful because it's about establishing relationships.
By communicating with people more efficiently, you are helping your business to grow.
Using a communication system that's efficient helps you achieve a few things;

(a) Your contacts will start trusting you as a reliable business partner

(b) You'll come across as the leading expert in your industry

(c) It gives you an opportunity to prove that you're into business for a long term

(d) You increase the likelihood of improving your sales in no time
In short, the more you keep communicating, the more money you'll make, which is a very good thing for your business. You need an Autoresponder that flows with your needs the way you want it, a system that makes work easier for you so that you don't lose out on a single opportunity. So you're probably wondering which autoresponder to use.
Well, there are many options for you to go with. However, making the right choice beforehand is very important because you don't want to change your email provider later and lose some of your contacts.
 You certainly don't want to lose your list.
Right now, the most popular ones include Aweber.com, getresponse.com, mailchimp.com, icontact.com plus many others.
 These are your options now, though you must validate them based on their features before choosing.
If you're going to use Aweber, Getresponse, Mailchimp or iContact, here are some features that will help you make your decision.
Aweber
 
Of course many companies use it, so you might be better off using something that's popular in the industry.
We also noticed that many experts use Aweber whenever they send you a message.
In addition to that, it's affordable and has many great reviews when you search for it online.
Here are other reasons why you might want to stick with Aweber :
1. It's very easy to use
This is why many people use Aweber. Even if you know nothing about list building or Autoresponders,
you’ll still easy to figure it out.

2. Unlimited list
Aweber lets you create unlimited lists at no additional charges. If you're new, chances that you'll
be trying out things to find out what works is very high.
 You can't afford to pay for every list you create and abandon.

3. Reliable
It's a fact that some Autoresponders are not reliable.
You don't want your mails to end up in spam or fail to get delivered.
We hear that Aweber has a success rate of up to 98%.

4. Embeddable
Aweber lets you design your forms with tons of templates and customization.
You can also customize your forms according to occasions, plus you can embed your forms anywhere on your website.
 There's also an option for setting up popup forms.

Getresponse
Email marketing is only effective when you reach the right people at the right time.
Just like Aweber.com, Getresponse lets you do exactly that with their new interface.
So what are the features?

1. Time-based
It means you can now send out emails to your subscribers at specific intervals when they sign in.

2. Unlimited Autoresponders
Once you purchase this autoresponder, building your list is absolutely free.
 Communicating with your subscribers is also free. You are guaranteed unlimited access to important features

3. 30 seconds delivery
Whenever a subscriber enters their email, they'll receive a response within 30 minutes of subscribing.

4. User-interface
It's simple to use, intuitive and password-protected. No one gains access except you alone.
Mailchimp.com
Aweber charges $19 per month, so if you’re low on budget, why don’t you go with Mailchimp.com?
In fact, for as little as 3 cents per email, you’ll get a fully functional Mailchimp pay as you go service.

1. 12,000 free emails every month
That’s a lot, in fact more than you need, unless you own the kind of website that receives 1000 subscribers every day.

2. 3 cents per email
This is a great plan for anyone who wants to track his budget when it comes to promoting their
business.
Pay as you go service has all the features found in the pay by the month plan.
3. Reward plan
The moment one of your readers signs up for a Mailchimp account, you become a part of the Mailchimp reward program instantly.
Icontact.com
Icontact is also another option you could go with. It lets users create, send and track their email Autoresponder messages. It lets users take advantage of the latest trend in email marketing, hence raising their income.

1. Graphs and charts are available to aid your tracking efforts
You can now take advantage of graphs and charts that track messages sent to subscribers in real time.
Word has it that iContact has a success delivery rate of between 98%-99%.

2. HTML templates
You get 250 professionally-designed HTML templates to help you send business emails that are
appropriate to your style.
3. Users get 24-hour help in setting the system up and maximizing the potential of their lists so that
they don’t lose out on opportunities.
4. RSS feeds, Surveys and Autoresponder
software application are available, all at your fingertips, packaged in a very easy to use interface.
As you can see, the Autoresponders mentioned above all have features that can help you boost your sale with email marketing.There are many others we’ve not mentioned, though they could be as good as the ones we’ve mentioned above. So the choice is yours.

25 Facts About The Amazing Android

Ah the age old debate, Apple or Android. It does seem a little bit like David vs Goliath really doesn’t it?

 The heavy-hitter and global superpower; Apple, versus the widely used, customizable and in some weird way lesser; Android.

Is this the case though?

I myself have always been an avid fan and user of Android’s OS and personally don’t see the hype that surrounds the Apple world, don’t burn me at the stake it’s merely an opinion!
Today we’re here to look at 25 amazing facts about this undeniably successful and impressive piece of software.

It has to be that good if the big boys of the smartphone world are even using it; Google, HTC, LG and Samsung to name a few.

Let’s begin!
  1. In 2004, the Android OS was developed with the backing of Google by Android Inc. In 2005, Google paid $50 million for the OS.
  2. Originally the Android OS wasn’t designed for the smartphone market; it was actually developed as a digital camera platform.
  3. All Android versions, with the exception of Android 1.0 & 1.1, are named after confectionary and desserts i.e. Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich and KitKat.
  4. In November 2007, Google launched the Linux-based software system; Android OS.
  5. The first smartphone running Android was released in 2008, the HTC Dream or T-Mobile G1 depending on your country, it had a sliding keyboard.
  6. Android has over a billion activations on devices including tablets and of course smartphones.
  7. Android releases are alphabetical; Astro, Bender, Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollypop and Marshmallow.
  8. Android is actually open-source which means that individuals have the option to modify source code of the OS and manufacturers can add features.
  9. The word ‘Android’ means a human with a male robot appearance.
  10. In 2010 Sony Ericsson’s LiveView watch was released, the device linked to Android phones to show and control things like the Twitter feeds, texts and media player.
  11. Phandroid is a website dedicated to anything Android including news, reviews and forums. They were the first dedicated Android website and their first post came the same day as Google officially announced Android in 2007.
  12. In California in 2003, Andy Rubin, Nick Sears and Chris White founded Android Inc.
  13. Andy Rubin, Android’s Co-creator, was responsible for the name choice. Whilst at Apple, Andy was given the name for his love of robots.
  14. NASA even uses Android. They sent 2 Nexus S handsets running Android Gingerbread into space to test their sensors in orbit aboard the International Space Station.
  15. Android is available in around 46 languages, this also means apps can be produced in different languages to cover a wider audience.
  16. Android’s app store “Google Play” has over 48 billion app installs.
  17. Android has branched out to other devices like Google Glass and Watches.
  18. At CES 2011 Android 3.0 Honeycomb was debuted on the Motorola XOOM. It was completely redesigned for tablets and never ran on smartphones. Honeycomb was a huge failure.
  19. Android’s significance in the mobile market was perfectly realized in 2009 when Eric Schmidt, Google CEO, was forced to resign from Apple’s board of directors due to a conflict of interest and his inability to be involved in Apple’s developments and future plans.
  20. Irina Blok designed the logo in 2007, the general idea came from the man on toilet doors.
  21. In 2015, Android’s OS was on 81.61% of all Smartphones sold.
  22. In 2015 there were around 98.5 million Android smartphone users in the US and in 2016 there are 107.7 million.
  23. There is an average of 42.38 million unique users a month who use the Android Facebook app.
  24. As all Android users know, most apps are usually free but the average price seems to be just $0.06.
  25. Android’s logo isn’t actually called Android, Google unofficially call him Bugdroid.
The Android system really is such an impressive piece of technology.

From its open-source nature to the simplicity of use, it ticks all the boxes when it comes to a mobile OS, and with tens of millions of people using it, they can’t be doing too badly for themselves over at Google!

There are troves of facts and figures when it comes to Android, and I implore you to go and read about it, if you use the system there are so many secret features that even working in the technology industry.

Of course if you are an Apple fan boy that is completely understandable, just look at their user base they must be doing something right as well!

But I’m sure these facts were just as interesting and fun for you too!