Your email list is the only audience you truly own. We sent identical welcome sequences through five services, tracking inbox placement on Gmail, Outlook, and iCloud.
Deliverability results
Two tools cleared 96% inbox placement; one lagged at 89% due to aggressive default link tracking. Disable click wrapping if your DNS is already warmed.
Automation for reviewers
Post-purchase follow-ups, “best of month” digests, and affiliate disclosure footers should be templated. Visual builders saved ~2 hours per week vs. raw HTML.
Pricing snapshot
At 5,000 subscribers, monthly costs ranged $45–$110. Pay for active contacts only—purge cold subs quarterly.