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Dolf
Dolf Feb 21 '13

Which would be least painful and most valuable to my users?

 

Option 1: Write an email distribution list plugin

Option 2: Install an email script like ccMail, etc. in another directory on my site and then connect the databases so they share information?

 

By the way, I will have to hire someone to do either, but would like feedback from others before trying to hire someone that knows how to do only one of these and therefore it is the "best way".

 

NECESSARY FEATURES:

1. Moderators for distro list are the only senders of messages.

2. Creation of simple opt out option

3. Automatic opt-in when joining a particular Group in Oxwall.

4. Automatic opt-out when leaving a particular Group in Oxwall

5. Ability to set "sent from" email address.

6. Viewing members of specific Groups shows the real name, user name, email address and subscription status of each user. 

NICE TO HAVE FEATURES:

1. Integrates fully with Oxwall

2. Opt out of list automatically removes member from associated Group.

 

Thanks in advance for helpful feedback.

 

David A
David A Feb 22 '13
I would add that the user is informed when opting out, that they will also be removed form the group.

It would be nice if  user could set whether to receive emails as a digest (either from each group or all groups they are a member of), frequency of emails ( every 3 days)

It would also be nice to have email notifications for posts in group forum...

I am interested in this functionality!


Dolf
Dolf Feb 27 '13

No luck getting interest in this? Unfortunately, as much as I like Oxwall, I will have to find another solution. The need for group related distribution is high for any organization I have worked with. I hope someone makes some money by building a plugin sooner than later.

Purusothaman Ramanujam
The Mailchimp plugin can be modified for this requirement.

Automatically each distribution list for each groups can be created.