Stop Overpaying for Low Engagement.
What if I told you there’s a way to make your email marketing work for you as hard as you do for your business? All without paying to advertise your email marketing provider with every message? Couple significant savings and access to all the tools your business needs to be successful with email marketing and you have a winner.
Ready to inject your email marketing with some serious horsepower? Find out why moving to Pegasus Mail for your businesses’ email marketing needs is the smart decision. See just how much you can save by booking a free, no-commitment consultation today!
Unlocking Serious Email Power
If you’ve tried other email platforms, did you end up blindsided by an array of hidden costs? Essential features like automation, multiple user accounts, custom domains, or the ability to remove a clunky brand footer all kept out of reach; locked behind expensive upgrades. You decide to manage, after all, you’ve come this far. But, these hidden costs run deeper than pockets.
Stop me if you’ve heard this one. After pouring hours into crafting something engaging and value-packed for your audience, you’re met with low engagement. Your mind races to find the culprit(s). Did they not like the messaging? Were my CTAs not strong enough? Did the subject line not hook my audience? But, they didn’t even open it to see what was inside; that can’t be it. Come to find out, they never even saw your email because it went to their spam box.
“But, I’m not sending spam.” You know it, we know it, but some email service providers (ESPs) don’t. On lower tier plans, most providers use a pool of shared IPs to send emails and, unfortunately, you’ve likely paid the price of being lumped with bad actors sending spam or other malicious content. Now ESPs, like Outlook and Yahoo, err on the side of caution due to the association, so your communications end up throttled. This creates a vicious cycle that further damages your sender reputation. Customers don’t see your emails, so they can’t interact, which tells ESPs they were right; thus your email deliverability takes a big hit.
Good luck even trying to get in contact with customer support about that issue, or any. You’ll spend more time than you have walking their wonderful chat bot through prompt after prompt. If you’re lucky enough to finally get in touch with a human, they’re a level one tech that repeats everything the bot said.
If you have an onboarding automation, say goodbye to offering a lead magnet. Unless, of course, you’re committed to handling everything manually. Alas, if only they could offer more than one automation journey without charging extra…
The final kicker? If you’re on a lower tier, or Constant Contact, you get to pay to advertise their service, instead of being paid for it, thanks for their branded footer on every email.
This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a direct attack on your bottom line. Every email sent with another brand’s information in the footer detracts from your brand. Every hour spent manually doing what automation could handle is an hour lost to grow your business. If you’re on a single user account tier and lucky enough to have in-house devs or designers, you’re forced to decide between maintaining security or sharing credentials, which is always a bad idea. To top it all off, you’re “rewarded” with the spam box, never reaching the customers you worked so hard to acquire.
That’s why ThunderSteed doesn’t gate the features crucial to your success. With Pegasus, features like multiple users, templates, your custom code, or other necessities are never locked behind higher tiers or extra paywalls. If you’re business needs it, we supply it. Simple as that. Businesses face enough challenges. But, large platforms are still putting roadblocks in the way; unfazed by the challenges presented to small businesses. Pegasus Mail was created for small businesses.
So, how exactly does Pegasus Mail empower your business?
Pegasus Mail Advantages
Superior Deliverability
At our core, our platform is built on deliverability and performance. After all, customers need to see your email to read it. We’re different because we vet our users which helps us keep spammers off the platform and our IPs clean. This means a better sender reputation so you have a higher chance of hitting the inbox.
Complete Creative Control
Access all of our templates from day one - that’s right, no paywalls. Whether you’re using our drag-and-drop editor or uploading custom code, you have the flexibility to create on-brand and responsive emails that look beautiful on any device. Take further control of your brand with custom tracking or sending domains to protect your sender reputation, increase customer trust, and reinforce your brand recognition.
Keep Growing From Day One
Start with one person today and invite your team as you grow with multiple user accounts. Sharing one account puts you at higher-risk for security breaches, and is just a bad practice. Likewise, personalization is more important than ever in modern email marketing. That’s why we offer unlimited lists and segmentation, so you can keep your audience organized and messages targeted.
Build Your Brand, Not Others
Your emails are meant to keep your brand at the forefront of your customer’s minds, not others. From unbranded footers to custom domains, every pixel is dedicated to your content and brand. Why don’t we demand a branded footer? We trust our service. If you become a brand advocate, that’s great. Otherwise, we’re not interested in forcing our customers to become walking billboards.
No More Stuck on Hold
We’re a small, family-owned business. That means we understand your struggles far better than the larger competitors. With Pegasus Mail, you have access to real humans with lived experience to help you with any issues in the creative, technical, or marketing realm. No canned answers from a limited use case script. When you succeed, we succeed.
Automate and Extend With Total Customization
Nurture every customer relationship thanks to higher automation journey limits and API access to create triggers as you need. From onboarding to managing multiple drip campaigns, Pegasus Mail has everything to help you save time without sacrificing anything. Our API also ensures a seamless transition with no down-time when switching over your sign-up form.
As you can see, Pegasus Mail walks-the-walk on supporting small businesses. We’ve eliminated sneaky fees and platform limitations to provide your business an email marketing platform designed for you. We aren’t just offering tools, but the freedom to build, automate, and grow your business on your terms.
Are you ready to unlock your true potential?
Competitor Comparisons
Let’s compare what Pegasus Mail brings to the table versus some of other competitors.
| Pegasus Mail | MailChimp | Constant Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple user accounts | 1 User Account on Lowest Tier | 1 User on lowest tier |
| Send Volume Billing | Contact Billing (Charging for the same contact across multiple lists) | Contact Billing |
| No Footer Branding | Footer Branding on Lowest Tier | Branded footer on EVERY tier |
| Unlimited Automation Journey Workflows | 1 Automation Journey on Lowest Tier | |
| Unlimited Lists & Segments | Limited Lists | 1 segment on lower tier |
| Custom Template & Custom Code Access | Certain Templates Locked Behind Higher Account Levels | No subject line personalization on lowest tier |
| Custom Tracking & Sending Domains | Custom code only on higher tiers | 1 User on lowest tier |
MailChimp vs Pegasus Mail Inbox Placement Comparison
Just so you can see we’re not monkeying around when it comes to deliverability, check this table comparing Pegasus Mail with MailChimp on inbox placement from a client.
| ESP | Pegasus Mail | MailChimp |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo | Inbox | Inbox |
| Gmail | Promotions / Inbox | Promotions / Unsafe Banner |
| Outlook | Focused Inbox | Spam |
| Verizon | Inbox | Spam |
| Self-hosted Servers | Inbox | Spam / IP Block |
See What We’ve Done for Others, and What We Can do for You
From saving 72% on monthly expenses and 10X click-through rates, to avoiding $50,000+ fines and hitting the inbox on all major providers, we’ve helped businesses just like yours achieve their full potential.
A client in the daily deals vertical was previously using MailChimp and disheartened by lower than expected metrics. The ThunderSteed team performed a thorough email audit, and developed a strategic plan to provide them with quick wins while building their long-term success. Within the first quarter they saw improvement, but between still ending up in spam on ESPs like Outlook and their steadily rising bill, they were ready to ditch the chimp.
We onboarded them, complete with custom tracking domains and a warm-up plan in preparation for their next big campaign.
Not only did their open-rates double, but they 10xed their previous best click-through rates. And engagement was up on the site as Google, Yahoo and Microsoft was now placing them in the focused inbox. The final cherry on top? They were saving 72% on their monthly bill.
Ready to see what Pegasus Mail and the ThunderSteed team can do for your business? Head over to our contact form and schedule a consultation to get started.
Why a Consultation?
Each business is unique needs, so a initial consultation allows us to suggest the best plan for you. If you’re a lite sender, you don’t need the same plan as someone who sends multiple times a day. Likewise, if you’re a real workhorse, you need something that is a robust as your marketing efforts. To help see how much you can save.
Consultation Process
Time is important and we know how busy things are for owners. Our quick, 30-minute consultation gets to the heart of the matter, fast. We’ll go over what your current email marketing process and set up is like. After, we’ll have a high-level discussion on any goals or roadmap of where you would like to see it go. Then we’ll provide a recommendation for which plan fits you best and discuss next steps.
Of course, as part of no commitment, that means you take these recommendations home to do whatever you please with. Think on it for a week, call us that same day, or trash the papers once we’re gone. It’s up to you. Our goal is to inform and provide the best guidance to help customers feel confident in their choice.
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What is Pegasus Mail?
Pegasus Mail is ThunderSteed’s email marketing platform designed to grow with your business, not punish you for succeeding. Our platform is the solution for businesses tired of wasting resources by sending their emails into the void. Take control of your email marketing with automation journeys, detailed campaign metrics, granular list management, and a platform that helps get you in the inbox.
Who is ThunderSteed?
ThunderSteed is a family-owned marketing and development firm located near Richmond, VA. The team created Pegasus Mail to service email marketing campaigns for their internal brands. With the right technical infrastructure in place, they had the hardest part, sending emails, figured out. After hearing all the frustration and discontent from their clients about dealing with other providers, ThunderSteed decide to expand this as a service to select clients. Thus, Pegasus Mail was born.
Tools to Help You Succeed
Here’s a quick overview of everything that is possible with Pegasus Mail.
Automation Workflow
Create automation journeys with a snap of your fingers. The visual builder makes it easier than ever to follow the logic tree. Plus, get started right away with 10 common triggers from when they first sign-up to wishing them a happy birthday. If you need something not included in our out-of-the-box offering, you can make an API call and customize as needed.
Analytics Reporting
Detailed campaign reporting let’s you see who’s clicking on what, where, and when. Our deliverability reports let you know how many made it to the inbox, who bounced, and who decided to leave. All so you can make data-driven decisions to improve results and not have to take shots in the dark.
Custom Subscription Management
From subscription, updating profiles and unsubscribing, Pegasus Mail empowers you to put your brand’s signature throughout. Build with total control over the entire process. From what data fields are collected on your sign up form to the messaging on confirmation and thank you pages. Every touch point aligns with your brand perfectly. Greeting new subscribers has never been easier.
If you don’t already have a mechanism in place for users to subscribe, Pegasus Mail offers plenty of drag-and-drop templates. Design a page to brand standards and then simply embed where you please on your site.
API Integration
Make API calls to extend features and further customize your experience. If you have a sign-up form you love, our simple API call makes the switch-over a breeze. Continue capturing new subscribers with no delay. If you need a specific automation trigger, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 for experienced developers.
Easy SMTP & Third-Party Integration
Pegasus Mail gives you full control on how you send out your communications. Whether you use our sending servers or bring your own, we have you covered. Your account can easily be configured to use your own SMTP servers (Postfix, Sendmail, etc) or connect to third-party providers like Amazon SES, Twillio Sendgrid, Mailgun, or ElasticEmailthrough. Choose from SMTP or API to use your existing resources. Pegasus makes integration a snap.
Drag-and-Drop Templates + Custom Code Capabilities
Select from any of our professional drag-and-drop templates if you’re a visual builder, or pressed for time. Or create your own fully responsive designs through the visual builder to save you time, while ensuring your brand shines. If you prefer something truly custom, you can upload custom coded emails or even custom code templates for use!
Custom Tracking & Sending Domains
Manage your sender reputation and increase deliverability even further with custom tracking and sending domains. You can even add multiple, so if you prefer certain emails to come different addresses, congratulations.
Unlimited Lists, Segments, and Forms
Have complete and granular control of your subscribers. With the ability to add multiple lists, segments, and forms, you can take personalization to another level. If you’d like to separate subscribers based on which page they signed up from, that’s a possibility.
Detailed Campaign Reporting
See who’s clicking on what, where, and when. Our deliverability reports let you know how many made it to the inbox, who bounced, and who decided to leave. All so you can make informed decisions and not have to take shots in the dark.
Global Blacklist
Hard bounces are automatically added to a global blacklist, so bad actors can’t try to sign-up and damage your reputation. Plus, you’ll automatically be protected by our system blacklist that helps prevent other hard bounces and known scammers from making it onto your list.
Take Control of the Reins
Ready to take control of your email marketing results? Want to see how much you can save? Or, how much you can improve your email metrics?
Head over to our contact form now to book a consultation. Our team will take it from there. The sooner we get started, the sooner you can reap all the benefits that Pegasus Mail can provide your business.
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