sending newsletters via php & mysqld
Hi,
I have a script for sending newsletters.
my ISP has advised me to set a sleep command of 10seconds every 50 emalis so as to batch them and avoid a few issues.
I'm findng this can lock the browser
One suiggestion
Create a cronjob that runs every 30 mins
It searches a database for newslettter requests
After executing the script to send newsletters, it deletes the records
In my script, I'd create the record with any variables before returning control to my browser
then wait for the cronjob
Can anyone highllight issues with this approach and/or offer better options
thanks
I have a script for sending newsletters.
my ISP has advised me to set a sleep command of 10seconds every 50 emalis so as to batch them and avoid a few issues.
I'm findng this can lock the browser
One suiggestion
Create a cronjob that runs every 30 mins
It searches a database for newslettter requests
After executing the script to send newsletters, it deletes the records
In my script, I'd create the record with any variables before returning control to my browser
then wait for the cronjob
Can anyone highllight issues with this approach and/or offer better options
thanks
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thanks for your feedback EMB01
not sure it's worth 250 points.
Are there any limitations you can think of or spam guidelines I need to consider
Will cronjob set to 30mins be too resource intensive?
htnaks
not sure it's worth 250 points.
Are there any limitations you can think of or spam guidelines I need to consider
Will cronjob set to 30mins be too resource intensive?
htnaks
>> not sure it's worth 250 points.
Thanks, buddy!
>> Are there any limitations you can think of or spam guidelines I need to consider
Check the SPF and domain keys for your sending IP.
Will cronjob set to 30mins be too resource intensive?
>> Depends on your server requirements. The server I sent from didn't have much traffic, so I maxed her out when sending emails.
Thanks, buddy!
>> Are there any limitations you can think of or spam guidelines I need to consider
Check the SPF and domain keys for your sending IP.
Will cronjob set to 30mins be too resource intensive?
>> Depends on your server requirements. The server I sent from didn't have much traffic, so I maxed her out when sending emails.
1) If anything goes wrong it sounds like your ISP will not be best pleased. You may breach the Acceptable Use Policy
2) Use ConstantContact or GraphicMail. They will both do this job for you and the statistical analysis tools are good. The emails are very cheap to send. Both companies offer demo accounts for free.
These companies have already solved the email campaign as a problem and they are very, very cost effective. Don't waste your valuable time reinventing the wheel and trying to save a few pennies.