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Run a Listserve in Less Than 1 Hour a Week

April 25, 2024 By mark david mcCreary Leave a Comment

You CAN manage your listserve in less than 1 hour per week! Check out our client’s experiences, and see if our software is a good fit for your group!

What is Spam? Weird Pink Meat or Annoying Email?

March 27, 2024 By mark david mcCreary Leave a Comment

What is Spam? In the 2000’s, it’s definitely unwanted email. Even worse, unsolicited bulk email. Yuck. Why do you need to worry about it as a List Owner? Because it can send all your group emails to the spam folder!

What Happens When You Reply in a Mailing List?

November 10, 2023 By mark david mcCreary Leave a Comment

Email was never designed for mailing lists, and it shows. For example, what happens when you hit “reply”? (“Did I just send my personal response to EVERYONE?!?”)

Listserve vs Twitter: Which is Better?

October 25, 2023 By mark david mcCreary Leave a Comment

Both listserves and a platform like Twitter (aka X) have similar goals….. communicating with people and building a community. They are for different purposes, though. Find out what will work best for YOUR group!

Formatting Plain Text Email

October 10, 2023 By mark david mcCreary Leave a Comment

Find out how to format a plain text email. (Spoiler Alert: it’s super simple!)

Listserve vs Message Board: Which is Better?

October 3, 2023 By mark david mcCreary 1 Comment

message board vs listserv email

Does your community need an email discussion group or a message board? Find out the differences to help make the best choice!

Why You Should Be Using Plain Text Email

August 30, 2023 By mark david mcCreary Leave a Comment

lightweight plain text email

HTML formatting for email makes them so heavy! And harder for smartphone users to easily read them. Spam filters often block them, too. Try using plain text instead!

What is a Community of Practice?

August 9, 2023 By mark david mcCreary Leave a Comment

Community of Practice group, Expert Community, Knowledge Network

A Community of Practice brings together individuals who share a common profession. The group is a supportive place where people help each other by exchanging tips, best practices, and valuable resources. They also answer each other’s questions and offer emotional support.

Creating An Email Discussion Group

August 2, 2023 By mark david mcCreary Leave a Comment

online community

Ready to create an email discussion group? You need 3 ingredients: an administrator, a listserve system, and …….people!

4 Ways to Foster a Positive Community Culture

June 18, 2023 By mark david mcCreary Leave a Comment

People high five

Are community members missing in action? Do they lurk but never participate? You can nag people but they won’t join in if they feel uncomfortable.

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