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Autoresponder Software for Windows

If you've got a Windows PC and a broadband internet connection (or a connection that's regularly connected to the internet) then you could consider operating an autoresponder from the comfort of your PC. The positive side to doing this is that you are in control and you're in a familiar software environment. The downside is that you'll need to take regular backups to make sure that your data stays safe.

Once you've bought your Windows autoresponder software, there should be no extra charges unless you upgrade to a newer version of the program or need to take out a software support contract. Which means that a Windows based autoresponder program could pay for itself quite quickly by saving you monthly hosting fees.

Broadc@stHTML comes in three variants, depending on how big your intended email list is. The $249 Business Edition allows you to create unlimited campaigns and send them to lists of up to 1,000 people. The $795 Commerce Edition increases this to allow lists of up to 10,000 people. If this is still too small for your likely needs, then the £2,495 Marketing Edition allows lists of an unlimited size.

The program includes sample HTML templates with a full HTML editor, simple wizards that help you personalize your messages with up to 245 fields, a subscription manager, an undeliverable manager and a campaign scheduler so that you can schedule campaigns to be sent out at a specific date and time. They offer a fully working, free 10 day trial download. You can create and manage lists up to 10,000 in size with the trial version, the only limitation is that emails sent out during your trial will include their logo.

MailLoop was designed for marketing guru Corey Rudl out of sheer frustration. He couldn't find a piece of software that did everything he wanted it to. So he had this one written for him.

Designed by a marketer, rather than a software engineer, MailLoop is probably the best Windows based autoresponder system currently available. It comes in two different versions - regular and Professional (naturally, Corey's own business uses the professional version). As you'd expect from Corey Rudl, there is also a giant bundle of free gifts when you purchase. Mac users can run MailLoop using a PC emulator.

If you can't afford MailLoop, then Xtreeme Follow Up Expert is a very good second choice. Again, it runs on your PC, giving you full flexibility and control. In order to trial the software, you get 100 free messages with your download which can be used before you decide whether or not to buy the program, so you can give it a full test drive without committing any money.

Xtreeme Follow Up Expert comes in standard and professional versions. The standard version at just $59 will probably cover all your needs unless you've got a really large list, in which case the professional version at just $125 would probably suit you better.