MailChimp
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realistic, not hype
Tried Mailchimp for my newsletter, and… meh, mixed feels. Setting it up was ok – templates decent, drag-and-drop sorta works. But the free plan hits you fast: I quickly ran into limits with automation and lists, just when I thought things were rolling. The UI sometimes feels slow and confusing — had to click around way too much to find simple settings. Took me forever to figure out segments and group options. And one time my automation glitched and never sent at all. Had to redo it, which was a huuge pain. Support? Basically none unless you pay. Found myself googling answers more than using their help. It’s serviceable for basic email blasts if you’re just starting and have patience. But if you want control or reliable automations, it’s not the smoothest ride.