List Servers

List server is another word for an e-mail list. A list server allows subscribers to subscribe to the list of interest or unsubscribe from that e-mail list. When a message is sent to the list server the message is automatically sent to all members of the list. A message sent to a moderated list has to be given permission by the list owner before it can be sent. Below are some examples on how a mail list (list server) could be used. Contact the system operator is you are interested in setting up a mailing list or a mailing list topic. Present lists can be found at the end of this document.

Schools and Universities

Schools, Universities By using ListCaster, a Webmaster can push the school’s content to alumni, boosters and prospective students. A well-done e-mail marketing campaign to alumni and boosters can boost fund-raising and keep them actively involved with school activities. School administrators can cut costs and save time by sending e-mail messages to the entire school district or selected staff using ListCaster mailing lists instead of hardcopy by courier or mail, and still offer teachers, fraternities and alumni a convenient way to stay in touch.

Religious Organizations

Religious organizations with a Web site can promote conference-like mail on their site with the use of ListCaster. Since ListCaster gives the Webmaster complete control of access and content, he can extend the discussion group to a global audience or limit is to within the local church community. ListCaster is an ideal tool for hosting prayer chains online through e-mail. A single prayer can be sent to hundred or even thousands of people in a matter of minutes through ListCaster.

Political Organizations

Political organizations can promote agendas to the masses through a Web site, but how can they keep their issues in the limelight with their prospective party members? Through a ListCaster and a weekly e-mail. Politicians can provide fast, two-way communication to constituents by hosting a mailing list to discuss legislation affecting their district.

Direct E-mail Marketing

Sell direct e-mail advertising to businesses who want to do commerce on the Web. Act as the list broker and sell direct e-mail services to the public. Get your mailing lists from World data and other list brokers.

Law Enforcement

Use ListCaster to host a private mailing list to create a centralized catalog for criminals where law enforcement agencies across the nation can exchange information and tips for apprehending the bad guys.

Military Atten-hut!

Stop the paper shuffle. Send orders to thousands of personnel with one message using ListCaster!

Public Companies

Use ListCaster to host a mailing list to keep your investors and potential investors informed of the latest happenings, press releases, earnings and filings.

Real Estate Boards

Real Estate Boards & Associations, Multiple Listing Services Real estate boards and associations with Web sites can market homes to their memberships more effectively by using list server technology. By using ListCaster to send agents and brokers a daily list of new homes and expired listings with Web site URLs, an MLS can increase market awareness among their subscribers. Further, by using ListCaster to host interactive e-mail discussion groups for brokers, agents and homeowners, the real estate board can gain positive visibility and name recognition in the communities they serve.

Mail Order/Inventory Liquidators

Commodity-based businesses who market on the Web and depend on high inventory turnover can increase their hit rates by complementing their Web site with list server technology. By using ListCaster to send customers a daily or weekly list of new products with Web site URLs, a mail-order business can increase their sales. Further, by using ListCaster to host interactive e-mail discussion groups which complement its Web site content, any business can promote its content and products through e-mail infomercials. More Standard Uses for ListCaster Software Companies Tap into some of your best resources for providing technical support for your products—your own customers. Host a mailing list where customers can get their problems immediately solved by other customers. Plus you can use the mailing list to send press releases, product update notices and product advertising. It’s your list. You have complete control over the content.

Businesses

Complementing Web Site Content with ListCaster Businesses Nearly any business with a Web site can use ListCaster to increase hit rates. You can host a mailing list where your customers can exchange experiences and send feedback. Any business that does business on the Web should take advantage of a list server to quickly and easily notify customers about sales and invite them to visit the home page for new products! With ListCaster, Webmasters can create a link on their site to let surfers easily subscribe to the business’ mailing lists, and then start direct e-mail marketing. Hosting a mailing list that relates to the business is another way to extend content beyond the site. Letting customers engage in topical discussions keeps them interested and coming back to the Web site. Since the business owns the site and the mailing list, they have complete control over content.

Newspaper Publishers

Newspapers publish who publish an electronic version of their newspaper on the Web can supplement their daily readership by using list server technology. By using ListCaster to send subscribers a daily sneak-peek e-mail with headlines and URLs of sections, publishers can increase their Web advertising hits and revenues. Further, by using ListCaster to host interactive e-mail discussion groups for local news, these newspapers can gain positive visibility in the community they serve. Video Store Chains Video store chains with a Web site can increase their hits by using list server technology. By using ListCaster to send customers a weekly sneak-peek e-mail of the latest movie and video game releases with URLs, publishers can increase their rentals and revenues. Further, by using ListCaster to host interactive e-mail discussion groups for movies, ratings and performances, the chain can gain positive visibility and name recognition in the communities they serve. Book Stores Book store chains with a Web site can increase their hits by using list server technology. By using ListCaster to send customers a monthly sneak-peek e-mail of the latest book releases and best sellers with Web site URLs, book stores can increase their sales and revenues. Further, by using ListCaster to host interactive e-mail discussion groups for authors, reviews and book signings, the book store can gain positive visibility and name recognition in the communities they serve. Magazine Publishers Magazines with a Web site can increase their hits and subscriptions by using list server technology. By using ListCaster to send subscribers a monthly sneak-peek e-mail of the articles with Web site URLs, magazines can increase their Web advertising sales and revenues. Further, by using ListCaster to host interactive e-mail discussion groups for magazine departments, magazines can gain positive visibility and name recognition with the subscribers they serve.

Music Publishers

Music Publishers with Web sites can increase their hits by using list server technology. By using ListCaster to send listeners a monthly sneak-peek e-mail of the latest CD releases and best sellers with Web site URLs, book stores can increase their sales and revenues. Further, by using ListCaster to host interactive e-mail discussion groups for artists, reviews and concert dates, a music publisher can gain positive visibility and name recognition with their Internet listeners.

Present Lists

LDI @ peanut.org ..................for the use of the GCN leadership

Freenet-L @ peanut.org .........for the users of Worth County-Sylvester GA Free-Net

GCN @ peanut.org ................for the use of the Georgia Counselor's Network.

Staffwcs @ peanut.org.............for the use of the staff members of Worth County School system.

Test @ peanut.org ...................a test list to demonstrate on how a list server works.