Mailchimp (or Mandrill if you want the API backend) is free for first 12k emails per month. If you are only sending it once, it shouldnt be an issue.
Better to use that then SendGrid since it'll less likely to hit spam folders.
It does sound a bit like spam since this will go to every single email account that has mailed you or you have mailed before. Would it be better to just use Facebook / Twitter / Linkedin + email ~200-300 people.
So I can't use Mailchimp as it cost per subscriber or contact, Mandrill is fine they just updated their pricing and removed the 12K free per month. This is why I went with SendGrid.
Can't use Facebook or LinkedIn I don't connect with everyone I email.
Yes Mandrill or SendGrid it can only done via API calls which is why I built a small tool I guess the bigger question is it spammy? and will anyone else use it? Trying to decide if I should make is public or maybe open source it more towards public offering with a one time fee
I on occasion respond to cold emails and on occasion send them. My guidelines:
1. Non click-baity descriptive subject line
2. The person should add their full name and contact information
3. The email should address the recipient by name
4. There must be something in the email that is genuinely personalized
As a recipient, I won't respond unless these 4 conditions are met. As a sender, I won't send unless these 4 conditions are met AND I genuinely understand the customers likely problem and have a relevant solution.
It sounds like your strongest suit might be digital marketing with a data & analytics bent. What about looking at growth hacker type jobs at startups here. I personally hate the term but it seems to describe your unique skill sets (marketing + data science + product design + business skills)
Better to use that then SendGrid since it'll less likely to hit spam folders.
It does sound a bit like spam since this will go to every single email account that has mailed you or you have mailed before. Would it be better to just use Facebook / Twitter / Linkedin + email ~200-300 people.