Let's keep this simple, if possible. Many hosts offer such applications in even their most basic plans. It is usually very simple to set it up. They usually include an opt-in script that you can place on your web site.

You create an HTML page and then from the application you select sending that web page to the email addresses on your list. With one click you could send out thousands (or more) emails that look like a web page.

Here are some tips, if you choose to do that. Make sure that the people on your list really opted-in to receive your email. Offer them the option of removing themselves from your list on the email itself. Also, give your contact information that includes your name, business name, URL, physical address and phone number on the outgoing email.

Another very important tip is to include a text message that says something to the effect that "If you are having trouble seeing this email, please either click on or copy-and-paste this URL: http://www.yourdomain.com/emailpage.htm"

Many email clients (web-based and local) are set up not to receive images or email from such programs and may mark them as spam. I have had clients follow my instructions and have had very positive results from such mailings.

Be sure to test your message to just yourself and see how it looks. This will assist you in crafting an email that has a better chance of being accepted and read. Good luck.

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