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Auto responders automate the process of following up e-mail marketing leads. Email Auto responders are special email addresses that return a message or set of messages in response to any email that is sent to the auto responder’s address. When your business is slow or just beginning you may be hesitate to use this tool because the good ones aren’t free. But be reassured as your business grows, you’ll find a use and be glad that you have one.

Most web hosts have auto responders – it’s only limited by the number of email addresses your host allows for. However, there’s one small drawback to web host auto responders -you are limited only to one message per auto responder, without the possibility of a follow-up email to your prospects.

You can purchase auto responder software. This software can be placed on your computer or you can purchase an online service, and all your information will be stored on the server where you purchased the service.

Auto responder software can do a lot of different things to help your affiliate marketing business. Auto responders can:

·    Give prospective clients business data, pricing lists and resumes
·    Collect names and email addresses
·    Be used for training
·    Give away free reports
·    FAQ (if appropriate)
·    Auto-send your article submissions
It’s plain to see there are many functions, all of which will keep you in contact with your visitors and/or prospective leads, and the promotion of your products, services and business. Whether you use a free or paid auto responder will be directly determined by the growth of your business – and naturally, your budget.
The use of auto responders is only limited by your imagination and your ethical code. Don’t go crazy with this tool – it’s to be used to help your business – so be aware of junk e-mail – and its dos’ and don’ts – and this tool will work for you.

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