Thread: Proxy.org 5$ Email blasts

Originally Posted by WebEvader

Technically it won't ensure a fair distribution because a proxy could be randomly place #20 in every email blast.

Proxy.org sent an average of 7 proxies per day last week. In such shorts lists, every position has equal value.

Originally Posted by WebEvader

Maybe you should create a formula so that every proxy is distributed fairly over the 35 groups instead of 'randomly', that will end some of the controversies about the email blast's reliability.

There is no controversy. There is only your absurd criticism of Proxy.org for something that your own website does. Note that the WebEvader.org site states the following:

These spots are randomly rotated with each pageview. You will receive great exposure with this listing. Each proxy listed within position 4-25 are not set positions, but will be rotated to assure each proxy of good exposure and any position between 4-25.

Originally Posted by Glypus

The slowing down was not due to the email blast. It was due to hosting issues.

Thank you for clarifying that, Glypus.

Originally Posted by Glypus

Definitely get a reliable and fast host before buying proxy.org email blasts.

Always a sensible measure when purchasing any advertising.

Originally Posted by Kovich

I've tried the Proxy.org E-Mail Blast before as well and it certainly was not worth it.

You purchased one for June 6, 2009. Back then, we reached 98,000 members. Today, we still charge the same price ($5) but deliver much more.

Originally Posted by Kovich

When you look at all of the variables involved, such as the number of members who are actively visiting the proxies in the e-mails, how many of those e-mails are even opened, and then the number of proxies in the mailing, followed by your exact placement in the list, etc.

That is the nature of this kind of marketing and is beyond control.

Originally Posted by Kovich

it's unlikely that you'll receive anything substantial enough to offset the cost unless you're lucky.

It doesn't take much luck or effort to make $5.

Originally Posted by Kovich

As WebEvader said, randomly ordering the proxies does not result in fair and even distribution on the list.

Every position on the list is valuable. Every group is sent the same list of proxies, some groups just see them in a different order.

Originally Posted by Kovich

Finally, Munchausen's statements here just cemented my Anti-Proxy.org feelings even more.

I saw the inaccurate comments posted above and I responded for the purpose of setting the record straight. What problem do you have with Proxy.org?

You purchased one for June 6, 2009. Back then, we reached 98,000 members. Today, we still charge the same price ($5) but deliver much more.

Notice that my comment was in the past tense. I have no idea if it's more valuable now then it was then. It's likely that it could have gone either way or maintained value. Since I haven't tested it recently, I do not know for sure.

That is the nature of this kind of marketing and is beyond control.

This is correct. I'm simply making a statement advising people of the variables associated with such a marketing technique. I am not, in any way, attempting to imply anything otherwise.

It doesn't take much luck or effort to make $5.

True. Making $5 is extremely simple. However, if someone was to make a 5$ investment on your 'Email Blast' they would expect to make at least $5 from traffic resulting only from the aforementioned service in order for it to be valuable or worthwhile. Therefore if you make the $5 investment and earn say, $3 from traffic arriving directly as a result of the blast, then it was not worth it.

Every position on the list is valuable. Every group is sent the same list of proxies, some groups just see them a different order.

There is no way to say that every position is valuable since they are ordered randomly. Every single e-mail sent could have my proxy at, or near, the bottom, or even hidden somewhere in the middle where most people wouldn't be likely to see it. I'm only trying to explore the vast flaws with any sort of service like this, not only yours.

I saw the inaccurate comments posted above and I responded for the purpose of setting the record straight. What problem do you have with Proxy.org?

It would take me a while to explain, and it's not really appropriate for me to express my thoughts on your website here in public.

Rest assured, it's nothing personal and my earlier comments in this thread were also not meant to be personal.
Just approaching it all from a business-perspective.

Originally Posted by munchausen

Incorrect. Proxy.org provides excellent support for its customers. In your case, you purchased an Email Blast on September 2. The only correspondence that we have received from you since them are requests to list your proxies.

yes brother, your support is great and notice that some of my proxy accepted into your list quickly.

but not got any reply for my blast. i buy email blast from your site, and after 1hour my vps corrupt so send you massage via contectus page. but no reply.


ok leave everything and let me know can you blast my another proxy now.
if i got good result then i will buy more.

Thanks
~jakki~

Originally Posted by munchausen

Proxy.org sent an average of 7 proxies per day last week. In such shorts lists, every position has equal value.

Yep, but it isn't always 7 sites

Originally Posted by munchausen

There is no controversy. There is only your absurd criticism of Proxy.org for something that your own website does.

Well I have read posts where people say your service is either hit or miss so...

I was giving you advice which could stop people saying that. I am not trying to undermine you service or anything, I actually think it is one of the best.

Also, proxy listings are completely different to email blasts. They cannot be compared since blasts are a one time deal, listings are over a longer time which would mean the random order would work better...

PS, Mods you might want to merge this thread with this one:

http://www.netbuilders.org/web-proxies/blast-your-proxy-over-81k-users-only-5-a-1911.html

I tried this twice, While I did get a traffic boost it wasn't cost efficient. Price Per hit was a lot higher than other promoting methods. I prefer to purchase a monthly listing on proxy.org and supplement it with tech-faq