Introduce Yourself to the Community

[Nick_S]

Welcome to the Constant Contact Community! We are thrilled to have you here. Our goal is to provide you with new ideas, valuable marketing insights, and helpful advice to drive results for your business through your Constant Contact account.

Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned member, we want to get to know you better. Please introduce yourself and share a bit about your role and what you hope to gain from being a part of this community.

• What is your name?
• Tell us about your small business or nonprofit and the work you do there.
• What do you enjoy most about running your own business or nonprofit organization?
• Share any fun passions or areas of interest, even if they’re not directly related to your marketing endeavors!

We’re excited to connect with each and every one of you!

After you’ve shared a bit about yourself, you might be thinking… What's next? We’ve got you covered.

[Nick_S]

Allow me to break the ice and introduce myself. Hi! You can call me Nick and I’m the Social Media & Content Manager for the Constant Contact Community. I’ve been with Constant Contact for over 8 years now and managing content here for most of that time. I actually started with our phone support department!

While I don't have a business of my own, one of the most rewarding aspects of working for Constant Contact is the opportunity to learn about and assist small businesses and nonprofit organizations that utilize our product. It's truly humbling to gain insight into the hard work and dedication that goes into bringing your ambitions to fruition.

When I’m not at work, I’m usually still in front of a screen. I’m a budding digital artist in my spare time. I try to rejuvenate my fried eyeballs with leisurely nature walks and hiking. I’ve also taken up rock climbing in recent years and mostly rely on my long, gangly arms to circumvent the carefully laid out routes.

And, I’m happy to say, my wife and I welcomed our first child in late 2023 and he’s been such a bundle of joy I really don’t care that I’ve barely slept in months. Really. Seriously…

I’m excited to hear from all of you and learn more about your unique stories and experiences!

[L091900]

Hi Nick,

I'm Moustapha, a new comer here at Constant Contact. I just started an online store on Shopify that sells diverse products in various niches such as home decor, fitness, electronics, cosmetics, gifts etc... I wanted to reach most people by having multiple different products, hoping that when someone visits my store online, they will see multiple stuff they like and hopefully make a purchase. 

I opened the store just 2 weeks ago, around the 13th of March, and so far 0 sale. lol 😂. I signed up here to get help with the email marketing, and any other help I can get from you to get me some sales.

I have a full time job as a Quality Assurance Specialist for a chemical manufacturing company, and I am currently on short-term disability, hence I have  lots of time to put into this business before I go back to my 9-5 job. 

Okay, I think I said enough about me, thanks and hoping to benefit from any help I can get. 

Thank you!

Moustapha

[Chris-S]

Welcome @L091900! Keep strong and carry on. If it were easy, everyone would do it. Be sure to check out our getting-started guides.

[DominickL28]

"Thanks" for saying "Hello" -- I'm new at this but have a "Great" New Method for helping all players struggling with the Golf Swing. The new method is called "Golf Archery Method" and I'm quite sure it's going to be around for quite some time! -- Of course everyone knows the principle but it's never been applied to Golf in the way I've discovered. -- I'm a research fellow and have studied the swing for "many moons!" -- Frankly, the Golf Archery Method ("GAM") can be learned and put in play in "Less Than A Minute" and offers options for Smart Shot-Making that should have been discovered long before now. -- But, such as it is, it took "millennia" to discover the Earth is Round and why should it be any different in coming to terms with the elegant simplicity involved in golf! -- In short: I hope folks new in golf and "all" struggling players will visit GolfNucleus.com and start to improve "Immediately!" -- As Bobby Jones Said: "Golf is much more fun when played well". -- And that's what the Golf Archery Method can do in "No Time!" -- Believe it or not, "Every Word" in this message is true. --Dominick Esposito, PhD, Founder of Golf Archery Method, Former Head Teaching Coach, St. John's University.

[MaidenMichelleBarann]

Hello my name is Michelle Barann and I'd love to help children with their trauma with cooking,meditation,  gym, and prayer therapy school. . I'd love to help these innocent children with the way they adjust to their trauma and to face everything they avoid Is therapy helps ensure confidence with courage and coping skills . I'll ensure these children get the love and comfort they need to surviv wiith an empathetic setting which  includes a cooking school, a church , gym  with meditation and trauma therapy. Prayer is extremely important to make a difference in this world And helping innocent children Overcome trauma with all of my love and care.  Sincerely, Maiden Michelle Barann 

[Chris-S]

Welcome @MaidenMichelleBarann what a great cause to dedicate yourself to! 

[Wiz13]

Hello Nick,

I'm Tom and I'm the Adjutant for the Phoenix Chapter #1 of the Disabled American Veterans. The Chapter has been around since 1920 and I've been a life member of Chapter 1 for 24 years. I followed a very dedicated person into this role who was very adept in digital marketing and social media platforms. I am unfortunately quite a novice in this regard. I work on computers well over the standard 2,080 hours a year but I don't spend much time in the social spaces. My goal for the chapter is bringing it to the forefront of the Veteran Community in the Phoenix Metro area. I don't have the faintest idea how to get us there but I am willing to try. I have a family, a full time job and I'm remodeling a house right now so, my time is precious and there is little of it that I can spare. I know, that's a LOT. 

[Chris-S]

That's a wonderful cause @Wiz13, and major props to you for being so dedicated. I recommend starting here for some great articles and videos on getting started. Let us know if there's anything else we can do to help.

[OliviaDela]

Hey there Nick, how are you? Hi, I'm Olivia, a newcomer here at Constant Contact. I've recently launched an ecommerce store using AliDropship on WordPress. I'm also the founder of Panache Luxury Furniture Store, an ecommerce business I started back in 2017. Balancing a full-time job at Butterball LLC and working towards completing my BA degree in computer science and engineering by December 2024, I've realized that I no longer want to work for someone else. Instead, I want to work for myself, support my family, and enjoy my freedom and time with loved ones and friends.

My business is currently worth a 4-digit figure, and that reason being I wasn't solely focused on the business, so it got pushed back. However, I eventually realized that it was time for a change, and change can be good. Although I try to be patient and not think too badly of my business's worth, I have hope that it will grow with time. Because my goal is to increase my monthly earnings, so that I can quit my job fully and focus on serving my customers. I've already built a solid foundation in marketing, which has helped me accumulate a business worth 4 digits. With tools like Constant Contact, I know I can expand and grow Panache Luxury even further. Working for myself and depending on myself will be a humbling and refreshing experience. I'm excited about the journey ahead and the satisfaction of knowing how far I've come and how much I can achieve on my own terms. 

And when it's not all about business and money, it's time for family—a loving time that I cherish the most. My family includes myself, my baby brother, my mommy, and our Frenchie baby. I love spending time with them, doing practically anything, but especially enjoy cooking, having movie dinners, and shopping when we get the chance. We're mostly homebodies, so I truly appreciate the moments when we get out to feel the sun. It's also a time when I can meditate and unwind. Hah! Oh well...

Wishing you all the best for success and prosperity in your endeavors. May your sales soar and bring you joy and fulfillment in every way!✌️🙏😉💛

[Nick_S]

Hi Olivia! Thank you for sharing so much about your personal journey to build your business. I think most dream about working for themselves, but not everyone takes the chance.

But don't feel like you're going at it alone. The Community is here for you! If you ever have a product support question or want to ask for marketing advice, visit our Questions & Discussions board. If you're working on an email template and want to get feedback from Constant Contact experts and users, check out Template Feedback.

Plus, we have the New Customer Hub that covers everything from setting up your account to send your first email. Plus, webinars, on-demand tutorials, and more!

As a relatively new father, I also can appreciate cherishing the precious moments with family. There are a lot of moving parts to running a business, but I highly recommend checking out all the automation options we have to offer so that you can set it up once and let it work for you while you spend more time in the sun!

[user728163]

HI. My name is Lorraine MItchell

I have been running a free self help website for over 10 years driven by what my horse taught me and my passion to work with horses and people doing Equine Assisted Learning. 

I lost my horse in 2017 and with her I thought my chance of achieving my dream. When a year or so later my husbands "bad back" was found to be a serious illness and he was recognised as disabled. I became his full time carer and with health problems of my own, I could see no way I would ever achieve my dream.

Last year all that changed when I discovered Pete Cohen, Bob Proctor and Dr Joe Dispenza. The things I learned from them changed my life. I was given good support and advice and in February this year I turned my hobby website into a Charitable Company. Dolly Communication CIC. I couldn't afford the horses to do the EAL but planned to sell on-line courses. I qualified as a life coach and am writing a self help book. "Change your MIndset to Change your LIfe". Things are taking too long, so this month I got insurance and paid my subscription to the MCA who certified my life coaching and now I am Launching myself as an Empowerment and Mindset Coach. 

My husband and I are still on benefits until I retire next April so all the money I earn will go into the business until I can be sure that I can afford to keep the four horses I dream of for at least 6 months. Once I know I can do that I will start looking for a yard to set up the Dolly Communication Equine Assisted Development Centre, find suitable therapy horses ( non ridden) and start to bond with them and let them settle in before I start doing mindfullness and energy work with them. 

I am still working on the book and the course and sidetracked into a level two Digital Marketing course because I knew I needed the skills. I guess I am wasting time and money now because it looks like Constant Contact can help me with what I need. 

Thank you Constant Contact!

I would like to pay a years subscription before my 30 day trial runs out, so that will probably come out of my first paying client. 

Now I need an email list. 

Thank you Constant Contact I'm hoping my social media campaigns will bring in those first paying clients.

I forgot to mention my horse was called Dolly and I am 65 years old. I intend to make Dolly Communications Equine Assisted Development a name that will not fade. I have seen so many EAL businesses rely on charity hand outs for working with children and disappear after a few years. I have always wanted to help adults like myself, who grew up with no self-confidence, no self-worth, and have never achieved their passion. I believe we all have a calling in life and until we find it and follow it, we will never be truly happy. 

I want to help people find their passion and their inner power to follow their dreams. It's never too late. If you do what you love you will never work again.

Thank you for reading

Lorraine.

[Nick_S]

Hi Lorraine!

I am a big believer in following your dreams. It's exciting that you're putting all this time and attention into it. And y'know, horses are cool!

The Community is here to help you. If you ever have a support question or want to ask for marketing advice, visit our Questions & Discussions board. If you're working on an email template and want to get feedback from Constant Contact experts and users, check out Template Feedback.

Plus, we have the New Customer Hub that covers everything from setting up your account to send your first email. Plus, webinars, on-demand tutorials, and more!

Additionally, I've made note that you're interested in upgrading your account and have forwarded your account information to our Sales team. They will review and follow up with you. Welcome to Constant Contact!

[ACTIVATE]

Lorraine welcome and thanks for sharing in depth - my wife has been into horses since she was 10 and we have some wonderful equine therapy groups here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Cheers to you and your husband's dream and taking action and believing! That's truly what's required, it's the fuel in the engine. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support or or guide you.

[ReginaL146]

"Welcome to the Global Village Festival, where cultures unite and diversity shines! We're excited to invite you to be a part of this extraordinary celebration of unity, culture, and community.

At the Global Village Festival, we believe in the power of diversity to enrich our lives and strengthen our connections with one another. That's why we're bringing together people from all walks of life to share their traditions, stories, and talents in a colorful tapestry of cultural exchange.

As a vendor, sponsor, or performer at the Global Village Festival, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your unique heritage, products, or talents to a diverse audience of thousands. Whether you're offering delicious cuisine from around the world, handmade crafts reflecting your cultural heritage, or captivating performances that celebrate diversity, there's a place for you at our festival.

Join us in creating a global village where differences are celebrated, connections are forged, and memories are made. Together, let's make the Global Village Festival an unforgettable experience that celebrates the richness of our world's cultures and the beauty of our shared humanity."

[CorinneV7]

Where does it take place? 

[DavidL35638]

Hello Nick, my name is David I am a newcomer here I think I could have been here sooner if I had just listened.

 My passion in life has been building from the ground up, including heavy machinery to dig the foundation of a home. I enjoy most days just being outside and working with my hands for very long hours. At the end of the day and with all my attention given to that project ,I can sit back for a moment or two and admire what I have completed. Just seeing the workmanship that it took to get that far and the steps necessary, has always fueled my desire to learn new things. 

    At this age in my life, we all know we need to find something that we love, and that we can do as we get older, because our bodies don't last forever. 

  I have enjoyed many physical activities while I was young, but now, I'm looking to do more leisurely things, so I am thus far, just beginning to think about what I should be doing in my leisure. I like you, have been working non-stop around the clock just to try and get this going, I understand hard work and dedication, I look forward to our adventures in this one. 

Thank you all for having me. 

Sincerely, David

     P.s. I almost forgot, what I'm looking for most out of this, is a website that will link homeowners contractors and the project that they need done. This will be an interactive design so that they can pick merchandise, time of frame to be done, any alterations within that program, real time. So I will need information and skills to reach these customers.

[Chris-S]

Hi @DavidL35638 

We're glad you're here! Your passion for working with heavy machinery is clear. Seeing a project come together after hard work is rewarding. Over the past few years, I have picked up woodworking, building simple things like birdhouses, chairs, and shelves. I absolutely love it.

Your vision for a website that connects homeowners with contractors and provides real-time project management sounds innovative and practical. It could fill a real need in the market. Building such a platform will require information, skills, and an understanding of customer needs.

Feel free to ask and share for technical advice, business strategies, or feedback on your ideas. Many have taken similar paths and want to help newcomers like you.

All the best in realizing your vision! Looking forward to your progress!

[StephenB257]

My name is Stephen Bates, and I am the founder of Advantage Access Advisors, LLC. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives by providing affordable access to laboratory tests that can detect health problems early on. We offer local access to over 2,100 confidential and affordable tests, giving you the advantage of early detection and proactive health management.

I started this business out of my own dissatisfaction with our healthcare system. Delays in accessing vital health information have affected my treatment and that of my loved ones. I want to empower individuals to be well-informed about their health and overall well-being, avoiding unnecessary delays in diagnosis and treatment.

There are more than 194 million adults between the ages of 19 and 64 in the United States, with about half of them uninsured or underinsured. This statistic doesn’t include the over 5 million American workers who lost health insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are Federal, state, and private programs to support some of these individuals, access and requirements vary. Many people in this group would benefit greatly from having self-pay options for medical testing.

I am reaching out to all those whose conditions or treatments are not covered by insurance, or who are uninsured or underinsured. In my opinion, better health knowledge leads to a better quality of life.

If you need testing, know someone who needs testing or just want more information, I would be happy to discuss it with you.

Best regards,

Stephen P. Bates, Ph.D., CIH, CSP
Founder, Advantage Access Advisors, LLC

[Shafika_Khan]

Hi Nick!

Thanks for the warm welcome, and BIG Congratulations on the new addition to your family! As a mother of two, I can completely relate to the joy (and lack of sleep) that comes with welcoming a little one into the world. It’s a whirlwind, but it’s the most rewarding experience. Your journey at Constant Contact is impressive, and as someone who loves both creativity and adventure, I can definitely relate to your passions for digital art and rock climbing. Looking forward to connecting more!

Best,
Shafika Khan

[Nick_S]

Thank you for the kind words, Shafika! And it's always nice to find someone who can relate to the... wonderful exhaustion of parenthood. It's still a ways away, but we're considering the possibility of a second wee one, and I gotta admit... sounds daunting. 😄