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Have you noticed how many people are going back to basics with self-hosted

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tools? Yeah. I mean, it's, it's a thing. It's like a digital homesteading movie.

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Yeah. Yeah. So today we're going to deep dive into one that, uh,

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that really caught my eye. Okay. It's called Lismunk. Oh yeah.

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You might not have heard of it, but imagine having the power of like

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MailChimp, but you're the one calling all the shots. Yeah. No more monthly fees.

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Right. No more wondering where your data lives. Yeah. Intrigued.

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I like where this is going. I know. Right. Yeah.

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So what's really interesting about it to me is it's not just for techie folks.

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Right. It's designed to manage like newsletters and

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mailing lists all from your own server. And believe me,

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you don't need a computer science degree to set it up. You really don't.

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Well, I'll admit when I first heard self hosted, I thought, wait,

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I need a server for this. Right. But ListMonk makes it surprisingly

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approachable even for someone like me who's more comfortable writing emails than

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code. Sure. Sure. Sure. So let's break it down. Okay.

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What exactly is ListMonk and what can it do?

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Well, think of ListMonk as your personal email command center. Okay.

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It handles everything from managing your subscribers and crafting

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like beautiful newsletters to sending out those crucial transactional emails,

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like password resets. Gotcha. You know,

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it's really like a one stop shop for all your email communication needs.

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That makes sense. Yeah.

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But what makes ListMonk different from say just using a regular email provider?

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Well, the biggest difference is that ListMonk is open source. Okay.

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You can download it, use it. Yeah.

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Even tinker with the code if you're so inclined. Right. All for free. Nice.

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No more hefty subscription fees. Yeah.

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Or handing over your data to a big corporation. Right.

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You have complete control.

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That control over your data part is really appealing,

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but doesn't self hosting mean I'm responsible for security and all that?

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Yeah. Wouldn't that be more risky than relying on a big company?

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That's a common concern. Okay. But with ListMonk,

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you actually have more control over security. Okay.

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So you decide where your data lives, how it's backed up and who has access to it.

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Okay. And because the code is open source,

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it's constantly being scrutinized by security experts around the world.

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Oh, that makes sense. Yeah.

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So I'm trading convenience for more control and transparency.

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That's a good way to put it. Interesting trade off. Yeah. Okay.

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I'm starting to see the appeal here. Yeah.

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But can ListMonk actually handle the volume? Hmm.

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If let's say I wanted to send out a massive campaign to my entire audience,

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here's where it gets really cool. Okay.

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ListMonk is built for performance. Okay.

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They actually ran a test where they sent over 7 million emails

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using ListMonk. And guess what? Yeah.

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It used a tiny fraction of a single CPU core early and barely any RAM.

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Wait, 7 million emails on basically a shoestring budget.

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Yeah. That's incredible. That's pretty impressive. How do they pull that off?

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It's all about efficient design. Okay.

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ListMonk uses something called multi-threaded. Okay. High throughput email queues.

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Oh, wow. Imagine it like a super organized postal service. Okay.

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That makes sure your emails get delivered quickly and reliably even during those

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peak sending time. Oh, that's great. Yeah. Okay. So it's fast and efficient. Right.

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But what about features? Hmm.

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Can ListMonk do all the fancy things that other email platforms offer?

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Absolutely. Okay. You've got dynamic email templates. Okay.

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Which means you can personalize your messages and get really creative with

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content. Yeah. And you don't need to be a coding whiz to use them. Right.

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ListMonk supports everything from a visual WSIWYG editor.

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To the go templating language for the more code savvy users and even mark down

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if you prefer a simpler approach.

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So there's really an option for everyone, no matter their technical skills.

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Exactly. That's impressive. Yeah.

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Now you mentioned earlier that ListMonk can handle transactional emails too.

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Yeah. Like order confirmations or password resets. Right.

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Does it treat those differently than regular newsletters? It does. Okay.

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You can use predefined templates for common transactional emails. Oh, okay.

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So you don't have to start from scratch each time. That's great.

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And here's where things get really interesting. Okay.

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You can even use ListMonk to send other types of messages like SMS or WhatsApp

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modification through something called web hooks. Web hooks. Yeah. Okay.

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That sounds a little techie. Yeah. Can you explain it in a way that even I can

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like digital messengers that connect different apps together. Okay.

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A web hook can tell ListMonk to automatically send them a welcome email.

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Oh, maybe even a text message. Oh, if you set it up that way.

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So it's like having these automated workflows happening behind the scenes.

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It's this flexibility that makes ListMonk much more than just an email tool.

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It's a powerful communication platform that you can customize to fit your needs.

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Okay. I'm starting to get why you're so excited about ListMonk. Yeah.

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But let's go back to this whole self-hosting thing. Sure.

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You mentioned setting it up on your own server. Can you walk us through

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how that actually works? Of course. Okay.

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computer or server. That sounds relatively straightforward.

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What's the other option? The other option is Docker. Okay.

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software. It has all the pieces ListMonk needs. Right.

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Organize perfectly so you don't have to figure it out from scratch.

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what are the basic steps involved in setting up ListMonk?

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You'll need to generate a configuration file. Okay. Set up a Postgres database.

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That's where all your subscriber data will live. Gotcha.

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And then you just run the application. Postgres database.

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Is that something specific to ListMonk?

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It's a popular open source database known for being reliable and fast.

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ListMonk uses it to efficiently manage all your data.

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So it's not some proprietary system I need to learn. Right. That's good to know.

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So it's config file database. Run the app. That's it.

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Sounds doable even for someone who's not a server expert. Exactly. Okay.

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We've covered self-hosting and installation and ListMonk sounds surprisingly

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approachable so far. But once it's set up,

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how do I actually connect it with other tools or customize things further?

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That's where ListMonk's API comes in. API. Yeah. Another acronym. I know, right?

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I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with technical terms today. Don't worry.

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It's simpler than it sounds. Okay.

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The API is basically a way for different applications to talk to each other.

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So let's say you have an existing CRM or subscriber database. Yeah.

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You can use the API to seamlessly sync that data

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with ListMonk. That's incredibly useful. Yeah.

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So I don't have to manually import and export lists all the time. Right.

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What about if I want to manage media, like images for my campaigns?

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ListMonk has you covered there too. Okay.

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It allows you to connect to S3 compatible storage like Amazon S3 or

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even self-hosted solutions like Minio.

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So I have options for where I store those files. You do. Okay.

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We've talked about self-hosting, installation, powerful features,

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today's world. Privacy. Yes. Privacy. Right.

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That's another area where ListMonk really shines because you're in control of

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your data. You get to decide how it's used and protected.

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ListMonk puts privacy front and center.

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So what kind of privacy features does ListMonk offer? Well, for starters,

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your subscribers have the power to permanently block list themselves if they

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no longer wish to receive emails. Oh, that's nice.

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It's a huge win for respecting people's preferences. Yeah.

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They can also export all of their data if they want to take it elsewhere or even

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completely erase their information from your ListMonk instance with a single

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click. Wow. Giving users that level of control over their own data is pretty

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impressive. Absolutely. Okay.

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We've covered a lot of ground in this first part of our ListMonk deep dive,

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but I have a feeling there's much more to uncover. We've only just begun.

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Before we wrap up this section,

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what are some of the key takeaways you'd like our listeners to remember?

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What stands out to me is ListMonk's ability to empower you with control over

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your data and communication. It's a robust platform packed with features that

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rival those expensive commercial solutions,

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but with the added benefits of being free,

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open source and incredibly respectful of your privacy.

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That's a powerful combination. It is.

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email platforms, ListMonk offers a refreshing alternative.

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It does.

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It's like you're taking back your digital independence. Yeah, I like that.

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But before we get too carried away, we have a lot more to explore.

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Join us for part two of our deep dive. Sounds good.

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Where we'll take a closer look at ListMonk's more advanced features and see how

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people are using it in the real world. Okay. I'm excited. See you soon.

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Welcome back to our deep dive into ListMonk. Last time we explored,

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it's self-hosted nature. Yeah. Impressive performance and how it gives you the

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user complete control over your data.

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We also touched on its wide range of features which really rival those pricey

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commercial email platforms for sure. But there's so much more to discover.

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Oh yeah. There's a lot more we can talk about.

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So what are some of the more advanced features that really set it apart?

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Let's talk about segmentation. Okay.

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You know how important it is to send the right message to the right people?

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opens up a whole world of possibilities for targeted campaigns.

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Okay. Break that down for me. What kind of custom attributes are we talking about?

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Think about information that's relevant to your audience. Okay.

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You could add fields for location, interests,

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past purchases, anything that helps you understand your subscribers better.

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So instead of just having a name and email address, right?

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I can build a detailed profile for each person on my list. Exactly. That makes

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Think of it like filtering your inbox. Right.

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each segment. Yes. That's powerful. It is. Now, speaking of targeted messages,

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let's talk about those transactional emails we touched on earlier. Yeah.

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The welcome messages, order confirmation, password resets.

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ListMonk makes it super easy to send those important one-on-one messages. Okay.

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It provides prebuilt templates for common transactional emails.

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messages like SMS notifications. Yeah. Using those webhook things. Right.

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Okay. Webhooks allow ListMonk to talk to other applications. Right.

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Let's say you have an online store and someone completes a purchase. Okay.

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A webhook can notify ListMonk to automatically send an order

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confirmation email. Gotcha.

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You could even set it up to send a follow-up text message a few days later with

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a discount code for their next purchase. Wow. That's a great example. Yeah.

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So webhooks essentially automate my communication workflow. Exactly.

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If I'm relying on ListMonk for these time-sensitive transactional messages,

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I need to know it can handle the pressure.

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Remember those multi-threaded email queues we talked about? Right.

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They ensure that all your emails,

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whether it's a mass campaign or a single transactional message,

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get sent quickly and efficiently. That's reassuring. Yeah.

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So I can trust ListMonk to deliver those critical messages without any hiccups.

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Absolutely. Okay. We've covered segmentation, dynamic templates,

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transactional emails, web hooks.

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ListMonk sounds incredibly powerful. It is a powerful platform,

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but I have a feeling we're still just scratching the surface. Yeah.

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There's a lot to it. What else makes ListMonk stand out from the crowd?

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One thing that often gets overlooked is its commitment to simplicity. Okay.

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And ease of use. Despite all these advanced features,

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ListMonk's interface is remarkably clean and intuitive.

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You know, I was a bit intimidated by the idea of self-hosting at first. Yeah.

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users of all technical levels. Okay.

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You don't need to be a coding expert to navigate ListMonk and get things set up.

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That's great to hear. Yeah.

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So for someone who's intrigued by ListMonk,

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but maybe still hesitant about diving in,

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what would you say is the most compelling reason to give it a try?

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The most compelling reason control with ListMonk,

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you're not just sending emails, you're taking ownership of your data,

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your communication, your online destiny. Interesting.

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It's about breaking free from the limitations of closed platforms and embracing

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a more open, transparent and user centric approach to email marketing.

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That's a powerful message. It's not just about the features.

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It's about a whole new way of thinking about how we interact with technology.

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Exactly.

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And as we move into the final part of our deep dive,

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we'll explore some real world examples of how ListMonk is empowering individuals

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and businesses to reclaim control of their online communication.

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Sounds good. I'm looking forward to it.

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Sounds like we have a lot more to uncover.

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For sure.

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Stick with us as we dive even deeper into the practical applications of ListMonk

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and see how it's changing the game for email marketing.

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OK.

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See.

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Welcome back to the final part of our ListMonk deep dive.

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Yeah.

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So far, we've explored its self-hosted nature, impressive performance

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and commitment to user privacy, all while giving you remarkable control

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over your data and communications.

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It's a lot to pack into one.

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I know, right?

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And we dove into some of its more advanced features,

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from segmentation and dynamic templates to transactional emails

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and the power web hooks.

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Lots to talk about.

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But now let's shift gears and get practical.

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OK.

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How are people actually using ListMonk in the real world?

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It's all well and good to talk about features,

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but I'm curious to see how ListMonk is being put to work

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out there.

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Who's using it, and what are they doing with it?

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One of the great things about ListMonk is its versatility.

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You'll find individuals, businesses, educators, even

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community organizations using it in creative ways.

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Interesting.

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So let's start with bloggers and content creators.

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They're using ListMonk to grow their email lists,

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share updates and exclusive content,

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and even manage subscriptions for premium offerings.

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Building a strong email list is essential for anyone

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creating content online.

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It really is.

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What about other folks in the creative space?

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Well, musicians and artists, they're

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using ListMonk to connect with their fans directly.

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They can announce upcoming shows, share new releases,

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and send personalized messages to different segments

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of their audience, like those who prefer listening

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to a specific genre or attending concerts

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in a particular city.

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So from keeping fans informed to promoting their work,

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ListMonk can be a real game changer

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for independent artists.

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It really can.

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What about the business world?

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How are companies using ListMonk?

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E-commerce companies, for example.

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They're finding clever ways to integrate ListMonk.

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They're sending targeted product recommendations,

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recovering abandoned carts, and personalizing

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their customer communications, making

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it feel less like mass marketing and more like a conversation.

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It sounds like ListMonk can level the playing field,

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giving smaller businesses tools that were once only accessible

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to bigger companies with hefty marketing budgets.

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That's a great point.

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We've talked a lot about marketing.

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We have.

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But I'm also interested in those other uses you mentioned,

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like educators and community organizations.

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How are they utilizing ListMonk?

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Schools and universities are using it to send announcements

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to students and faculty, manage event registrations,

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even deliver course materials, all while maintaining student

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privacy.

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That's great.

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And community groups are using ListMonk

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to coordinate volunteers, share event updates,

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and keep their members informed about important issues,

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strengthening their community bonds.

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It's amazing to see how ListMonk can

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be adapted to such diverse needs.

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It is.

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From marketing to education to community building.

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It really is.

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But beyond these specific use cases,

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what does the rise of self-hosted tools like ListMonk

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tell us about the future of online communication?

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It's a clear sign that people are

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craving more control over their data and online experiences.

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That's a good point.

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They're tired of being locked into closed platforms

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with limited options and questionable data practices.

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They want transparency.

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They want ownership.

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And they want choices.

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So it's a shift towards a more user-centric internet.

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I think so.

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Where individuals and organizations

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have the power to shape their own digital destinies.

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It's inspiring to see this movement gaining momentum.

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It seems like ListMonk is at the forefront,

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proving that you can have a powerful, feature-rich email

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platform without sacrificing privacy or control.

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For sure.

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It's a testament to the power of open source software

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and the ingenuity of developers who

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believe in building tools that empower users.

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Absolutely.

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Well, folks, we've reached the end of our ListMonk deep dive.

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This is it.

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We've explored its features, its real-world applications,

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and even its potential to reshape the way we

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think about online communication.

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That's a lot.

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But the conversation doesn't end here.

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This is just the beginning of your journey

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into the world of self-hosted tools and data ownership.

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It is.

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There's so much to explore, so many possibilities to uncover.

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Lots to see out there.

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As you venture further into this exciting landscape,

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we leave you with this question to ponder.

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OK.

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How might this shift towards data ownership and user

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empowerment reshape the digital landscape in the years to come?

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That is the question.

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It's a question worth reflecting on.

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For sure.

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Keep exploring.

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Keep learning.

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And keep pushing the boundaries of what's

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possible in the digital world.

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I like it.

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And remember, the power to shape your online experience

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is in your hands.

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Absolutely.

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Thanks for joining us on the Deep Dive.