There are many varying estimates as to the number of people
who are on the internet. Some estimates put the number at 200 million, world wide,
with a vast majority from North America. In the last half hour, 2,800 users logged
on worldwide - for the first time. Internet traffic is doubling every
100 days.
Of these, surveys now indicate that a high percentage of Internet users have access while at the workplace.
It is also estimated that there are 5 million emails being sent per minute,
with 2.7 trillion e-mails sent last year.
As the number of Internet users increases, the use of electronic communication via e-mail will increase dramatically.
The following e-mail services can be accessed by you from anywhere in the world.
All you need in an Internet connection.
SMTP/POP server -
provides your gateway to the world.
E-mailing anywhere is a simple connect to our mail server. We can provide you with pop mailboxes, alias mailboxes,
(example: info@on-line-services.com) and message forwarding.
List server - List servers can fill a wide variety of
functions. An open group server allows anyone to join. A closed group server
only allows members to participate. Also, there are variations to the methods of communications which are allowed, ranging from
closed (one person sending), to moderated, to open. In an open forum, one posting by one person gets sent to everyone on the list
--- effectively providing a discussion list with immediate and unlimited transfer of information.
Auto-responding - We can set up auto-responders which can
be used in a number of ways. This is an excellent method for distributing standard information --- and if set up properly,
collecting an e-mail list for future use. Basically all that is needed is an e-mail link on your site saying click here for information --
supply your e-mail address. A second very effective use of this is the immediate acknowledgement of receipt of e-mail. Stating
"thank you for your e-mail, we will have your answer within" ..... or "someone will contact you within".... becomes an effective way
to let your inquirer know that you have received his e-mail.
Bulk E-mailing - We can handle all of your bulk e-mailing needs.
Selective mailing lists can be purchased, or, you can generate your own mailing list from visitors to your website. Please note - we
will not participate in any forms of unsolicited bulk e-mail. In addition,
great caution must be used even with so called "opt-in" lists, since these lists are often suspect as to their authenticity.
A
Note regarding Spam
- We maintain a Zero tolerance towards UCE (unsolicited commercial email)
which is often referred to as spam. Reports of abuse by any of our
clients will be investigated thoroughly.
Please visit
www.spamburger.com for the latest information on spam related legislation, and the severe fines and penalties which some states
have enacted.
For additional information,
e-mail: info@on-line-services.com
Note: Data from a slide
presentation by Betsy Tipper
Women's Business Counselor in Communications
Women's Business Center
Coastal Enterprises Inc
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