Draft:Greatmail LLC
| Submission declined on 9 October 2024 by AlphaBetaGamma (talk). This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies.
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| Submission declined on 8 October 2024 by Theroadislong (talk). This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies. Declined by Theroadislong 12 hours ago. | |
| Submission declined on 8 October 2024 by Bonadea (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are: Declined by Bonadea 16 hours ago.
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| Submission declined on 8 October 2024 by Theroadislong (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are: Declined by Theroadislong 17 hours ago.
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| Submission declined on 8 October 2024 by Theroadislong (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are: Declined by Theroadislong 18 hours ago.
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Comment: This article has been declined so many times for the same reason. Instead of fixing only the mentioned issue every decline you have to look over the entire article for promotional tone and remove them before resubmitting again. Especially after the Help Desk talk, You're starting to be quite unclear if you're here to advertise this subject only or trying to contribute. Given the persisting issues after 4 declines, I personally wouldn't hesitate to do "blow it up and start over" thing, but I guess that's too harsh. ABG (Talk/Report any mistakes here) 02:53, 9 October 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Paid for garbage like "Greatmail has distinguished itself in the market through its strong stance on privacy. " will NEVER be appropriate for an encyclopaedia. Theroadislong (talk) 21:46, 8 October 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: seven out of the ten sources are to their own website, Wikipedia has no interest in what that says, and blogs are not reliable sources. Theroadislong (talk) 17:06, 8 October 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: zero independent sources do zero chance of being accepted. Theroadislong (talk) 16:52, 8 October 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: press releases are not reliable independent sources. Theroadislong (talk) 16:29, 8 October 2024 (UTC)
Greatmail LLC is an American webmail and email hosting service provider, founded in 2003 in Houston, Texas by Ryan Hess. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, and offers email hosting solutions tailored for businesses and resellers. Along with Swishmail and Webmail.us (now Rackspace Email), Greatmail was one of the early providers of POP3 and IMAP email hosting services.
History
[edit]Greatmail was founded in 2003 by Ryan Hess with the goal of providing simple, reliable email hosting services. Based initially in Houston, Texas, the company became one of the early pioneers in the email hosting space, competing alongside services such as Swishmail and Webmail.us (now Rackspace Email) and is considered a key player in the industry.[1] [2]
In 2011, Greatmail expanded its offerings by introducing SMTP Hosting (initially branded as MxGrid), a service designed for businesses needing to send high volumes of transactional and marketing emails. This service became one of the company's flagship offerings.[3]
In 2017, the company formed a partnership with Mailbird giving users the opportunity to download the Mailbird email client through Greatmail's marketplace.[4]
Services
[edit]Greatmail specializes in a variety of email hosting services aimed at businesses looking for reliable and cost-effective solutions.[5] [6] [7] The company's offerings include:
- Basic Email Hosting: Providing businesses with reliable IMAP and POP3 email hosting solutions.[8]
- Reseller Email Hosting: Designed for resellers who want to offer branded email services to their customers.
- Private Email Servers: Dedicated email servers for organizations requiring enhanced privacy and control.
- SMTP Hosting: A service for businesses that need to send high volumes of transactional or marketing emails. This service, launched in 2011, supports large-scale email delivery.[3]
Privacy and Security
[edit]In 2016, the company updated its privacy policy, emphasizing that it does not engage in email scanning or data mining for advertising purposes. This policy update aimed to address concerns at the time about email privacy, a growing issue with larger email providers scanning emails for targeted advertising purposes.[9] In May 2018, Greatmail completed a GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance audit and issued a GDPR statement on its website. [10]
Notable Developments
[edit]- February 2011: Greatmail launched its SMTP Hosting service, initially branded as MxGrid, to support businesses in sending bulk marketing and transactional emails.[3]
- April 2017: Greatmail added its Groupware Edition email hosting for users looking to synchronize calendar and contacts data across multiple devices[11]
- September 2017: Greatmail partners with Mailbird email client.[4]
- March 2023: Greatmail shifts reseller plans and pricing for mid-size resellers to utilize dedicated email servers for increased security and expansion potential[12]
Comparison to Competitors
[edit]Greatmail operates in the same market as other webmail and email hosting providers, including Hushmail, Fastmail, and Rackspace Email. Like other providers in this space, Greatmail maintains a strong commitment to user privacy and data protection. As an independent provider, Greatmail advocates for other small and medium sized players in the email hosting space helping educate users about email hosting providers that are not easily found in mainstream search.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Email Hosting Services Market Analysis - US, Germany, China, UK, Japan - Size and Forecast 2024-2028". technavio.com. Technavio. May 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Email Hosting Services Market – Global Industry Trends and Forecast to 2028". www.databridgemarketresearch.com. Data Bridge Market Research. July 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Greatmail Blog: Greatmail Officially Launches SMTP Hosting Service". October 13, 2011. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Greatmail Email Provider Partners with Mailbird". getmailbird.com. Mailbird. October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Greatmail". owler.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Partners - Rt66.com". www.rt66.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Efficient Communication: Top Providers to Consider". debugbar.com/. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Greatmail Reviews and Pricing 2024". sourceforge.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Greatmail Privacy Policy". www.greatmail.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Greatmail GDPR Statement". www.greatmail.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Email Hosting Provider Greatmail LLC Releases Groupware Edition". HostReview.com (Press release). PR Newswire. April 12, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Greatmail Blog: Greatmail Restructures Entry Level Reseller Email Hosting". March 8, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Greatmail Blog: Google's Search Imbalance and Email Hosting". October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.