What is a safelist?

Definition of a Safelist - A safelist is a site/program that allows you to send and receive emails to other people without spamming.

How will using a safelist benefit me?

100% Opt-in
Spam Free Email Marketing
Free and Pro Memberships (sometimes more options)
Earn Commission on every upgrade referral (not all safelists have this, but a lot do)
Increase sales
Send emails regularly with no loss of ISP due to spam
Members are waiting for your offers

What do the different memberships mean?

This really depends on the safelist, itself. There can be free, pro, premium and platinum. Usually the difference lie in how many times you can email in a certain period of time, how many members you can email to, advertising opportunities, and many more options.

What are things to look for when joining a safelist?:

What services they offer and for what price?

How many members do they have?

How often you can email?

Do they have an affiliate program?

How much money should I invest in safelists?

This really depends on your type of business and how much you have budgeted for marketing.

Am I breaking Spam Laws by using a safelist?

NO! When someone signs up for a safelist, they are agreeing to receive your emails. This is NOT spam!

So, what if the safelist is NOT working for me and my business?

You always have the option of opting out of the safelist and cancelling your membership. But, do remember, that MOST safelists do NOT have a return policy, so if you have paid for a lifetime membership, for example, you will NOT get any money back!

Where can I go to start a safelist of my own? How much does it cost?

There are numerous scripts for safelists depending on what program you would like to use. Doing a search will most definitely bring up a list of many programs. Also, if you use eBay, you will find some very inexpensive web sites, either pre-made or scripts, to get you started. Remember. there will probably be a hosting fee for running a safelist and the inital cost which can run from 10.00 - 40.00 depending on where you go!