MailBack Info

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This message describes the Internet MailBack service and why you might consider setting one up. Several examples are provided.

What is Internet MailBack?
You probably received this message using our MailBack service. This type of service is often called an auto-response system. It works very simply. Any of the 30 million people with internet email send any message to your MailBack address. They would then receive back a predefined message. For example, anyone who sends a message to mailback-info@mailcall.com recieves back this message.
How would an Internet MailBack work for you?
You would define an address for your MailBack. (See below for more details.) For example, your address might be mycompany-info. You would then send us the text file of the message you want sent out. Then you would advertise the address of mycompany-info@mailcall.com in your literature.
Can't I just send our responses myself to people who write us?
MailBack makes it more convient than doing it yourself. Sure, you could do it yourself, but MailBack does it automatically and promptly. This frees up your time.
What type of information is Internet MailBack service used for?
- Resumes. In seeking a job online you can make your resume available by letting people know it is at yourname-resume@mailcall.com
- Info. General information is often needed by the public about an organization, company, product or service. If people want to know more, let them ask with your MailBack.
- Catalog. Provide a updated catalog online. A nice supplement to your printed catalog. Might even include specials not otherwise available from your company.
- Index. Given the variety of information you have made available online, this can be a resource or pointer to all of your information.
- Events. Consumers, sports fans and businesses want to know when certain events are scheduled. Signings at bookstores in the area, schedule for a sports team or a listing of seminars.
- Flyer. Take your brochures and flyers and make them available to the world on internet. Excellent way to provide the most recent information even to people who have your most recent flyer.
- Newsletters. Take all or part of your newsletter and make it available. Perhaps you would use or MailCall service to send it out on a regular basis to subscribers, but others may just want a sample or to see it ocassionally. Make sure to add the information about how to subscribe.
- Forms. Take application forms and post them. For example, if you want to start a MailBack service, our form is available by send a message to mailback-form@mailcall.com
- Info of the month. Send our a new receipe every month, or health tip, marketing idea. Keep your name in front of your customers.
- Spec sheets. Send our a product specification sheet.
Who would use MailBack servies?
Internet MailBack is useful for indivuals, organizations and large companies.
- Individuals. Request their resumes using their MailBack service.
- Writers. Want the world to read your novel? See your sports columns? Bare your soul to the world?
- Non-Profit Organization. As part of their charter, they make available information. They have a general information MailBack which describes the organization, its charter and how you can contribute. If also informs people about their MailBack catalog.
- Mail Order Company. The process of printing and mailing can often make information out of date. Or if only a small quantity of a product is available, it is not worth making a special mailing. Specials and updates to their catalog are made available through a MailBack. It also tells customers how to obtain the printed catalog.
- Politicians. While you certainly don't want politicans 'pasting' their literature all over internet, it is still important to know their views on the issues. Voters can obtain white papers, position papers, flyers and schedules from their MailBack service.
- Association. New members are always sought for this association. In their MailCall service, they put information about their charter and an application for membership. They also have the email address in case you have any further questions. They are considering putting their newsletter on a MailBack serice.
- Marketing departments. You always need marketing surveys prior to releasing a new product or service.
- Companies. Provide corporate annual and quarterly financial reports to those who request them.
What does someone need to partipate in a MailBack service?
An internet address is all that is needed. It could be on a BBS, from an internet provider or even a commercial service like Prodigy or American Online. Just send a message and you get one back.
What is the price to establish a MailBack service?
There is a setup charge for starting a MailBack account and a quarterly charge for maintaining the account. The setup fee is $50 which includes the first three months of maintaining the account. The quarterly maintance fee is $25.
Are there any limits to the MailBack service?
The fee is based on sending less than 15MB of files per quarter. That is the equivalent of 500 messages of 400 lines each. This size message if the equivalent of a good size newsletter of eight pages. Obviously the size of your message will dictate how may retrievals there can be before exceeding the limit. If your exceed the limit, you will be charged $25 for an additional 15MB of requests for the quarter.
How do I change my MailBack message?
When you establish your account you will receive special instructions on how to change your MailBack message. You will change your message through email and there is security to make sure that only you can make any changes.
Okay, I want to start an Internet MailBack account. How do I start?
Just complete the application. Then email it to us, fax it or send it through the post office.

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