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Optimize Your Email List withLink2list
The Easy Online Solution for Better Email Deliverability
Act! reports that distribution lists typically experience a 25% decline in accuracy each year. Combat this issue with Link2list
Link2list is the exclusive email list verification tool that integrates seamlessly with Act!, featuring an intuitive interface that caters to users of all levels. By connecting through the Web API, Link2list streamlines list maintenance, updating 1-3 contacts per second, and providing a deliverability rating to safeguard your email outreach.
List hygiene doesn't have to be hard, but it has to be done
Effective list management is essential but doesn't have to be complicated. Act! Marketing Automation (AMA) provides a powerful and cost-effective way to generate new leads. To get the most out of AMA, it’s important to have a fresh, clean, and actionable database.
Think of this not just as good practice but as a necessity. Using outdated or unclean data with AMA can undermine your marketing efforts both now and in the future. Targeting an unengaged or risky audience can damage your sender reputation, leading to lower email deliverability and higher bounce rates. Persistent high bounce rates may jeopardize your AMA account, potentially leading to suspension or cancellation without a refund.
Given the benefits of a well-maintained email list and the risks of ignoring list hygiene, it’s surprising that many don’t prioritize it. The reason is straightforward: it requires effort. But that’s where Link2list comes in.
As part of the Linktivity Suite, Link2list simplifies the process of email verification. It allows Act! users to easily verify email addresses within Act!, updating each with a deliverability score. Users select a group, start the process, and Link2list verifies 1-3 contacts per second until completion.
Link2list is renowned for its simplicity and effectiveness.
It offers two tiers of service: one uses our native email verification system, while the other integrates with BriteVerify.com, a top email validation service. Both options provide comparable speeds and accuracy, within 7% of each other. Choose the one that suits you best, with both requiring no manual data entry in Act!.
Top Six Reasons to Start Using Link2list
- Ensure Data Accuracy: Keep your database clean and actionable by blocking bad data from entering your system.
- Enhance Engagement: Improve your reach and engagement by reducing bounce rates and protecting your sender's reputation.
- Cut Marketing Costs: Lower your email marketing expenses by ensuring you only pay for valid recipients.
- Boost Communication Efficiency: Direct your sales, marketing, and customer service efforts towards genuine opportunities and customers.
- Protect Your AMA Account: Secure your Act! Marketing Automation account and maximize your investment with effective list management.
- Save Time & Effort: Link2list processes 1-3 contact records per second, allowing you to concentrate on viable leads while effortlessly managing dubious entries.
The Power of Precision
We're so confident in Link2list's effectiveness for Act! users that we're offering the first 500 record validations* absolutely free. After this initial offer, the cost ranges from $0.003 to $0.01 per record, depending on the chosen service. This means you can have Link2list scan up to 10,000 contact records in your Act! database for as little as $50, and all within less than an hour!
Verification Blocks | Rate |
|---|---|
First 500 Scans | Free |
Blocks of 1,000 | $7.00 |
Blocks of 5,000 | $25.00 |
Blocks of 25,000 | $100.00 |
After the initial 500 contact records are scanned, users must purchase additional verification blocks to continue cleaning their contact list. These scan blocks carry forward with timely renewals but expire if the subscription lapses. Each renewal includes a free block of 500 scans. Scans that return an "error" do not count against your balance.
Understanding the Four Different Deliverability Ratings
- Valid: The address has been confirmed as capable of receiving mail, typically through SMTP verification. Note: this does not guarantee absolute validity.
- Invalid: The address is deemed invalid due to various reasons, such as SMTP errors (like bounce codes or specific messages indicating the address cannot be reached), invalid MX records (suggesting the address may not be set up to receive emails), etc.
- Accept-All: The domain of the address accepts all incoming messages without providing an SMTP response indicating validity or invalidity. While this is common with Verizon Media Group addresses (AOL, Yahoo, verizon.net), accept-all addresses are often used by sensor networks to identify when marketers are sending emails to addresses they should avoid.
- Unknown (or Error): In some instances, a temporary connection issue or an unresponsive SMTP server prevented the email address from being validated. This could be due to a mailbox outage or, more frequently, validation services being blocked from performing their tasks.
System Requirements & Subscription Terms
- A current Act! subscription (Act! v18 or higher)
- Act! security role of "Standard" or higher, with WebAPI permissions assigned
- Act! Premium Cloud or Act! Premium with a WebAPI URL, or locally install Act! Connect Link
- Act! WebAPI v1.0.409.0 or K-API
- All prices listed are in USD, and billed per user/per database
Time-Saving Features of Link2list
Effortless Steps to Maintain List Hygiene
Works with Groups in Your Database
Target specific contacts for email validation by creating static or dynamic groups in Act!. Link2list will validate only the email addresses in the selected groups, which could include your primary marketing group or any smaller segments.
Updates the Email Status Field
Link2list adds a dedicated field to your Act! database to indicate if a contact’s email is valid, invalid, accept-all, or unknown. The scrubbing process does not alter any other field data.
Run Link2list from Anywhere
As an online service, Link2list can be accessed from any device—tablets, Macs, or others. There’s no need to have Act! installed locally; Link2list connects to your database via WebAPI from anywhere.
Run Link2list on Multiple Groups
Configure Link2list to operate on multiple groups with individual schedules. Tailor the scans to suit the needs of your unique database.
Your Choice of Email Verification
Choose between Link2list's native verification service or the integration with BriteVerify.com. Both options provide similar speed and accuracy, with the native service requiring minimal setup (Note: Email verification fees are additional).
Schedule Your List Scans
Set up Link2list to automatically scan designated groups daily, weekly, or monthly. You can also exclude previously scanned contacts to optimize costs.
No Software Installation Required
Link2list is entirely online, eliminating the need for any software installation.
Rinse & Repeat
Keep your email list fresh and accurate by conducting regular scans. Since email addresses can become invalid over time and new contacts will be added, regular use of Link2list helps maintain optimal list hygiene.
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Link2list FAQ's
Real-time Email Verification API: The single-verification API is ideal for integrating point-of-capture data verification into your own applications. This transactional email verification API should be used in response to an action, like a form submission or button click. It should NOT be used for verifying emails in an existing list or database one-by-one. So for that purpose, you may utilize the Bulk API.
Please note that our native email verification system introduced in late November 2023 does not require a BriteVerify API key.
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Additional Resources:
- Email Marketing Permission: What You Might Not Know
Understand the nuances of email marketing permissions and how they impact your campaigns. - Distribution List Hygiene: Easier and More Affordable Than Ever
Discover how maintaining a clean email list has become simpler and more cost-effective. - Best Practices for Email Inbox Placement
Learn the strategies for ensuring your emails land in the inbox rather than the spam folder. - Expectations for Email Behavior
Gain insights into how email behavior affects deliverability and engagement. - Recommended Ramp-Up Procedure
Follow best practices for gradually increasing your email volume to optimize deliverability and performance.
