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I am having trouble logging in to my account

  • If you receive the message "Invalid Username / Password"  please make sure you are typing your password and username correctly, and please be aware that it is Case Sensitive.  If you are unsure of your correct username or password, please click the Forgot Password link located below the sign in box.
  • If you receive the message "Your Session Has Ended"  this means that your web browser or a security feature on your computer is preventing you from logging in properly.  If you are using AOL, please use Internet Explorer or Firefox as your web browser for Response Magic.  If you have a Firewall on your computer, such as Norton Antivirus, AVG, or MacAfee, please try temporarily disabling them.
  • If you are able to log in, but then are quickly logged back out, this means that your sessions are not being stored properly.  Please see the explanation above in regards to sessions ending.

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Why am I being asked to make a payment when I log into my account?

  • The Payment Gateway screen appears upon log in if you are logging into an account that requires payment.  You will need to make a payment to your account before you will able to proceed. 
  • If you feel this is in error, your payment may not have been successful or you may be logging in to an incorrect account.  Please contact the Help Desk using this form.

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How do I upgrade or downgrade my account to a different package?

  • Please contact the Help Desk with your request to upgrade or downgrade your account.
  • Please click here for a list of available packages.

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How do I cancel my account?

  • To Cancel your account please follow these steps:

    1. Fill out the Cancellation Request Form.
    2. If you are paying via PayPal, please log in to your PayPal account and cancel your payment subscription.  If you require assistance with cancelling your Paypal subscription, please contact PayPal's customer service at 1-888-221-1161.
    3.  If you did not pay for your subscription through Paypal, then no further action is required.  You will be sent a Cancellation Confirmation via email.

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How do I change my method of payment or billing information?

  • Payments are set up on a Subscription Service.  If you need to change your credit card number, method of payment, or other billing related information, we will need to set you up with a new subscription.  This is done by cancelling your current subscription and sending you a "Payment Link" so that you can set up a new subscription for your account.  Please submit your request to the Help Desk.

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Can I change my Username or Password?

  • In rare instances, Usernames can be changed.  If you are a member of a website team and have subscribed to Response Magic through your team's members area, your username can not be changed.  To see if you can change your username, please submit a query to our Help Desk.
  • Passwords can be changed once you log into your Response Magic account.  Go to Settings, then Personal Settings.  Us the "Change Password" feature to change your password. 

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What methods of payment does Response Magic accept?

  • We accept direct Subscription Payments through your Mastercard or Visa credit cards. 
  • We accept Subscription Payments through PayPal using your creditcard or bank account.
  • If you require a non-online payment option, please contact the Help Desk.

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Do you provide Response Magic training?

  • Response Magic training materials can be found online here
  • One on One training sessions with a professional Response Magic instructor are available.  A minimum sign up of 1 hour is required, and the cost is 39.95 per hour.  For more information on our One on One training sessions, please click here.

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When will my Sequenced Emails be sent?

  • The sequenced emails found in Email Management for each of your lists will go out each night at 11pm EST. 
  • They will go out in the Order you have set them to go out and will follow the "days from previous" sequence you have set up.
  • For more information on setting up your email sequences, please refer to the Getting Started Guide, found here.

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What is the Automated Response email?

  • The Automated Response is a default email that is found in every list in your Response Magic account.  It can not be moved or deleted.
  • It will be sent out automatically and immediately.  It will not wait until the 11pm EST Send Time to be sent by the system.
  • It will only be sent out under certain circumstances to contacts, such as when they fill out a Generated Sign Up Form or you Import them to your account as ask Response Magic to send them the Automated Response.
  • It is intended to be a "thank you for signing up" and introductory email. 
  • You should write your Automated Response keeping in mind that not all contacts will receive this email.

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What is the Confirmation Email?

  • The Confirmation Email is sent to all Pending Contacts, giving them the option to opt in to receiving emails from you or to decline to receive those emails.
  • For more information on the Opt In Synergy, please refer to the Getting Started Guide, found here.

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Why Wont the Email Editor Load?

  • When you create or edit an email in Response Magic, the Email Editor should load automatically and appear as pictured here. (Please note that Firefox and Safari web browsers use a different version of the editor program and so it will appear differently.)
  • If the editor does not appear as above, scroll to the bottom of the email creation page and look for red text.  Follow the instructions to install the editor.
  • You can also try installing the editor manually by following these instructions:
  1. Download the editor here
  2. Click Run when the pop up window appears
  3. When it is done downloading, click Run again to install it.
  4. Once the program is installed, Restart your computer
  5. Log into Response Magic and try again to load the editor.
  • Also, please try following the above steps with any Firewalls you have installed on your computer disabled.
  • If you still require assistance, please contact the Help Desk.

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Why are my emails being filtered?

  • Many Email Service Providers have 2 levels of filters that emails must pass through before they are received into the inbox.  The first set are the "server level" filters.  These filters exist on the main email servers owned by companies who provide email services.  The recipient (the person who has the email address) is not in control of these filters.  They check emails for viruses, red flags, and SPAM content.  If it passes these set of filters, it is sent to the recipient's mailbox where it passes through the second set of filters.  These filters are controlled and set up by the recipient.
  • Both the Server Level and the Recipient Level email filters use checks like Virus Scanners and "Key Word" checkers.
  • Key Word checkers search an email's Subject Line and Body (the email text) for words and phrases which have been associated with SPAM emails.  If enough or certain key words or phrases are found, your email will be sent to the Junk Mail folder of the recipient or it will be rejected by the Mail Server.
  • There are websites that offer suggestions on how to word your email so that it is not mistakenly marked as SPAM by these filters.  These filters are computer-automated and so they commonly mislabel emails as SPAM while letting real SPAM emails through. 

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How do I add attachments to my Emails?

  • File attachments can not be added to outgoing messages in Response Magic.
  • File attachments can cause emails to be filtered by Email Service Providers due to Virus-liability, file size, and questions on file content.
  • We recommend that you instead place the file online and include a link in your email which allows the recipient to click on the link to download the file.
  • There are many file storage places online, and many are free of charge.

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How do I Export my Contacts?

  • You can export your contacts by List into a .csv file and save it to your computer.
  • Select the list you would like to export, and then go to Contact Management.  Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Export Contacts link.  This will export the entire list of contacts.

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What is my Response Magic address that I can provide to a Lead Provider?

  • Response Magic does not currently have an Email Address that you can provide to contacts or lead providers to be added to your account.
  • We recommend that you set up a Generated Signup Form and provide that form as a means for contacts to sign up and be added to your account.

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What is an Approved Lead Provider?

  • An Approved Lead Provider is a lead-providing company who has been approved to upload leads directly into your Response Magic account.  Certain leads from these providers, called "Live Leads" or "Drip Leads" are not required to opt in.  They will be placed into your account automatically for you by the lead provider.
  • You must purchase leads from these Approved Lead Providers from your Response Magic account by going to Tools then Live Leads.
  • If your lead provider is not listed there, you can recommend the company for approval by filling out a Help Desk form.  Please provide a website address and contact information for the provider.  We will consider each provider thoroughly.  Many lead providers do not meet the standards required to become a Response Magic Approved Provider. 

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 How Do I Choose Where My Live Leads are Loaded?

By default, your purchased Live Leads are added to the first list in your Response Magic account.

You can tell Response Magic what list to insert your leads purchased from an Approved Lead Provider.  To do this, go to Tools-->Live Leads.  There is a pull down menu that will let you select your list.  The list you select will now be the default list that all Purchased Leads (from an Approved Provider) will be loaded into for you.  You can choose this list at any time by going back to Tools-->Live Leads.

 

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Can a Non Approved Provider import leads into my account?

  • If you wish to purchase leads from a non-approved provider, you may import the leads you purchase. These leads will be required to go through the Opt In process before you will be able to send your email campaign to them. For more information, please review our Getting Started Guide.

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How can contacts Opt back in?

  • If a contact on your list has accidentally opted out of receiving your emails, they can opt back in by doing one of the following:
  1. A Opt-out confirmation email is sent to the contact automatically when they choose to opt out.  This gives them the opportunity to opt back in.  To opt back in, they need to click on the link provided in the email.
  2. If they do not receive this email or they delete it, they can also opt back in by submitting an Opt In Request email.  The email must come from the email address they have opted-out with, and they must include your name so that we can locate your account.  

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Why do "double opt in" leads that I have purchased need to Opt In?

  • If your leads were purchased from an Unapproved Lead Provider, they will be required to opt in to receiving your emails.  We can not verify the source or validity of the leads you have purchased, and we can not confirm that the leads have previously opted in to receive emails from you.  They will be required to Opt in. 

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What is SPAM?

  • SPAM, as defined by the Federal Trade Commission, is an email that is sent a person who has not given explicit permission to be sent that email.
  • In 2003, the Federal Trade Commission instated the Can-SPAM Act.  This Act sets a list of rules and regulations that all email providers and email-sending programs, such as Response Magic, must adhere to.
  • As an Email Sender, Response Magic must follow the rules explained in the Can-SPAM Act.  By following these rules, Response Magic is able to send your emails to your recipients and remain on the "White List" of the major Internet and Email Service Providers.
  • Remaining on the "White List" is an important part of insuring that your emails reach the intended recipients.

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How can my emails avoid being labeled as SPAM?

  • Because the definition of SPAM is very broad, and because the Internet is clogged with real SPAM emails, your legitimate emails can sometimes be marked as SPAM by Internet and Email Service Providers.
  • For an explanation on how Email Service Providers filter emails, click here.
  • There are many online resources that offer information on how to keep your legitimate emails from being accidentally filtered.

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