php newsletter???

[Squalls_dreams]

??? hey everyone, I have a newsletter on my site and this is what it looks like http://johnfisher.myknet.org/

 

but I wanted to have people sign up so they can recieve the newsletter in there mail. How would I go about doing this?

 

is there a php script where people can signup to recieve newsletters in there email?

[adam291086]

You will need a database and a form

 

Have the user input their details. Then store that information in a database, maybe use mysql.

Then when you send the letter out search the database for all the email addresses you have and set the header to include theses email address.

 

 

[revraz]

If you want something quick and easy, use something like coolist.

[Squalls_dreams]

alright, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the help.

[Grant Holmes]

Or look at constant contact or search other choices. One big point is that these services (some around $20-30/month as I remember) are a tad pricey, they offer the opt in/opt out stuff that is required by spam laws. They also allow you to manage various lists if you'd choose to have more than one. Depending on how many users you are managing, this might be a better solution. If most of your readers are "close", that is friends/relatives and know you, that may not matter. One other point if you have a LARGE list. You may have issues with your ISP in sending a lot out at once. They may not allow it, or that can get your server blacklisted. Another reason to use a professional service.