[FX.php List] [OFF] How to create a web bug

[Bob Patin]

I'd avoid that... that's how a lot of spammers work, and I'm wondering  
whether your emails might get flagged because they're sending  
something back.

I think that the easiest method would be to put a confirm link in the  
email itself.

http://domain.com/confirm.php&r=123

You could put the id# in the email by generating emails from  
FileMaker, and then when they click the link it'd write to the  
database and perhaps create a log file showing who read the email, and  
when.

Just an idea,

Bob Patin
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On Dec 13, 2007, at 9:03 AM, Jonathan Schwartz wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> I'm about to launch a project that starts with an outbound email  
> requesting registrants to update their information.  The email  
> contains a personalized link that automatically logs the use in to  
> the web site.
>
> Experience shows, however, that many folks don't bother to respond  
> because their information has not changed.  In this case, we get no  
> response...and don't know whether the person has received the email  
> or not.
>
> Is there an easy way to incorporate a "web bug" that essentially  
> contacts a web server (fx.php?) to confirm that the email has been  
> viewed?  I know that this applies only to html mail...but it's  
> better than nothing.
>
> I'm also aware that there might be downsides to using a web bug.
>
> Anyone have experience in this area?
>
> Thx
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>
>
> -- 
> Jonathan Schwartz
> Exit 445 Group
> jonathan at exit445.com
> http://www.exit445.com
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