Email Mailing List

[DaveTheInsGuy]

does anyone know a good site to buy email mailing lists from, to do email blasts with?

 

[Josh]

That's basically illegal.

The only legit way to do email marketing is with an opt-in list. There are a bunch of companies that will sell lists, but the connect rates on them are deplorable and you can't use constant contact or mail chimp to mail such a list.

 

[fearsback]

Do you due diligence when it comes to lists.

 

[djs]

Why is it basically illegal?
You have to be can-spam compliant, but unless its changed, opt-in isn't a requirement for email marketing.

Doesn't mean you'll have success or that it is practical to do, but I'm not aware of anything making it illegal.

Dan

 

[Josh]

In order for it to be can-spam compliant, it has to be opt-in IF you're selling it. It's illegal for someone to buy a list and email blast it IF they haven't opted in.

CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

At least that's the way it's been explained to me.

 

[Cory]

I've heard compliance professionals argue this both ways. Unfortunately the laws can't keep up with the technology. There are a lot of moving parts that affect email deliverability: correct email address, attachments, personal firewall settings, spam words in the subject line, etc. Yes you can send emails quickly versus other methods. Yes many of them may get blocked. Yes many people do this whether you believe it to be legal or illegal. It's a numbers game.

Here is another resource for you:
Spam: Unwanted Text Messages and Email | FCC.gov