Set up Welcome Email to New Customers

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I also need to send automated platform emails including 1.) welcome emails to new VizHub customers when they sign up for the paid plan, and 2.) email notifications when someone comments on a user's viz. Is there an email marketing service that I can leverage for both the newsletter and the automated platform emails?

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Yes, many email marketing services offer both newsletter campaign management and transactional email capabilities. Here are a few options that you can consider for both your VizHub Monthly Mailing List and automated platform emails:

1. Sendinblue: Sendinblue is a popular choice for both email marketing campaigns and transactional emails. It allows you to create newsletters, automated welcome emails, and send transactional emails triggered by specific events, such as a new user signup or a comment on a user's viz.

2. Mailchimp: While primarily known for its email marketing features, Mailchimp also offers transactional email capabilities through its Mandrill add-on. This can be used to send automated welcome emails and other transactional messages.

3. SendGrid: SendGrid is another service that specializes in both marketing emails and transactional emails. It provides a wide range of features for designing and sending newsletters, as well as APIs for triggering automated emails based on platform events.

4. ActiveCampaign: ActiveCampaign is a comprehensive marketing platform that offers email marketing, automation, and CRM features. It can be used to send both newsletters and automated transactional emails.

When choosing an email marketing service, consider factors such as pricing, ease of use, integration capabilities with your current systems, and the specific features you need for your automated emails. Once you've selected a service, you can set up your monthly newsletter and configure automated emails to be sent in response to specific triggers, such as a new user sign-up or a comment on a visualization.