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Pro Dada

Pro Dada is a special distribution of Dada Mail with many changes and enhancements.

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Pro Dada with 1 YEAR of Free Updates - $50

Purchasing this version also gives you access to the Dada Manual. Our installation instructions are adapted from the Dada Mail Manual - consider these sample chapters and most chapters of the Dada Mail Manual are of a similar style:

Before you purchase Pro Dada, try out the basic Dada to make sure it works on your server/hosting account. Read the FAQ below for our policy with refunds and such.

Upon completing the purchase, your login information will be sent so you may download Pro Dada, download the Dada Mail Manual, as well as view the Dada Mail Manual Online:


Pro Dada Subscribers get access to this page to download Pro Dada,
download the Dada Mail Manual and also view the Dada Mail Manual online

Differences Explained

The free version of Dada Mail has links on most HTML screens and email messages it produces that point back to the support site. For example:

Pro Dada does not have List and Subscription Quotas by default. Pro Dada also comes with the Dada Mail Manual. The Dada Mail Manual can either be viewed online, or dowloaded (html).

Features

Dada Mail

Pro Dada

Subscription Quota Per List 25,000 Unlimited!
List quota per installation 5 Unlimited!
Visible Link back to support site in all emails sent by the program. Yes. No!
Visible Links back to support site in most HTML screens created by the program Yes. No!
Visible Links in generated subscription form created by program Yes. No!
Access to Dada Mail Manual (One Year) No. Yes!

The Dada Mail Manual

The Dada Mail Manual is a user guide to Dada Mail.


Screenshot of the, "Dada Mail Manual"

It covers installing Dada Mail and its plugins/extensions, upgrading, creating a new list, the email templating system and almost every list control panel screen. Over 20 chapters and 100+ screenshots.

The Table of Contents of the Dada Mail Manual:

Installing Dada Mail

  1. Installation Overview

  2. Basic Installation

  3. Advanced Installation

  4. Experimental, Semi-Auto Advanced Installation

Configuring Dada Mail

  1. Configuring Dada Mail's SQL Backend

Plugins and Extensions

  1. Introduction to Plugins and Extensions

  2. Plugin: Mystery Girl

  3. Plugin: Change Root Password

  4. Plugin: Clickthrough Tracking

  5. Plugin: Dada Bridge

  6. Plugin: Log Viewer

  7. Plugin: Beatitude

  8. Extension: Ajax'd Subscription Form

  9. Extension: auto_pickup.pl

  10. Extension: Archive Blog Index

  11. Extension: Multiple Subscribe

Upgrading Dada Mail

  1. How to Upgrade Dada Mail

Basics

  1. Create a New List

List Control Panel Screens

  1. Send a List Message

  2. Send a Webpage

  3. Monitor Your Mailings

  4. Manage List -> Change List Information

  5. Manage List -> Change List Password

  6. Manage List -> Mailing List Options

  7. Manage List -> Sending Options

  8. Manage List -> Sending Options -> Advanced

  9. Manage List -> Sending Options -> SMTP Options

  10. Manage List -> Delete This List

  11. Manage Subscribers -> View

  12. Manage Subscribers -> Add

  13. Manage Subscribers -> Remove

  14. Manage Subscribers -> Statistics

  15. Manage Subscribers -> Options

  16. Manage Subscribers -> Subscriber Fields

  17. Manage List Archive -> View Archive

  18. Manage List Archive -> Archive Options

  19. Manage List Archive -> Archive Options -> Advanced

  20. Manage Copy -> Email Templates

  21. Manage Copy -> HTML Screen Templates

  22. Manage Copy -> Create a Back Link

  23. Manage Appearance -> Edit Template

  24. Manage Appearance -> Subscription Form HTML

  25. Manage List Control Panel -> Customize Feature Set

  26. Manage List Control Panel -> Options

Advanced Topics

  1. The Email Templating Language and Mailing List Messages

  2. Introduction to Dada Mail HTML Screen Templates

Reference

  1. The Config.pm File

End Notes

  1. Errata

License and Copyright Information

  1. License and Copyright

Frequently Asked Questions

I do not wish to pay via PayPal. Are there alternative ways to pay?

At the moment, we really really wish that PayPal was the best choice for such things and that we'd really really like you do use it. The fact is, PayPal works pretty well, for most things and we tolerate it.

At the moment, we'd like PayPal to be the only choice. If you do need to pay in a separate way, we will accept a check for certain institutions. Please email us about that.

What's my Login Information Created With?

The login information created for Pro Dada and the Dada Mail Manual is created usually using your PayPal email address as your username. This email address will be visible while logged in, presumably by you, but isn't used for anything else.

How do I receive the Purchased Copy of Pro Dada?

A copy of Pro Dada will be emailed to either your PayPal address if you're using PayPal. This delivery should be automatic.

If you do not receive a copy of Pro Dada using PayPal within 24 hours, please contact us. Note that PayPal eChecks must clear before delivery is made.

A new version of Pro Dada has been released, how do I receive this new copy of Pro Dada?

If you've made the order via PayPal, simply Log in and pick up the new version yourself

What are the System Requirements for Pro Dada?

The system requirements for Pro Dada are the same for Dada Mail. Please double check that you meet the requirements before purchasing Pro Dada. Test the free version out before a Pro Dada purchase. If we can answer specific questions, we'll do our best to do just that.

I'd like to try out the program before I spend money on it. Is this possible?

Yes.

The regular, free version is identical in features and function, except where noted in the table above. Downloading it for trial use is a great idea.

There is also a demo available so you can see the administration side of the program. The dada root password is, demo. Email sending has been disabled.

I don't think I can install the program myself, will you install the program for me?

Yes.

We will perform a "Pro" install of a purchased copy of Pro Dada, for $50. Please fill out the form for an installation request and cite that you have already purchased Pro Dada.

Who Do You Think Should Purchase Pro Dada?

If you are a business that uses Dada Mail for-profit, we think that you should purchase Pro Dada.

Supporting the program allows us to keep fixing bugs and adding features. A small investment will make sure the program will continue to grow and continue to meet your ever changing needs.

I have a question that isn't answered in this FAQ

Please contact us with any other questions that you may have regarding Pro Dada.

I Have Recently Purchased Pro Dada, But I Have a Technical/Usability Question: Do I Receive Personal Support From You?

Please email us - with a receipt/proof of your purchase and we'll be happy to help you get up and running with Dada Mail. We are very glad to help those who support us with a Pro Dada purchase. There is no support contract that comes with Pro Dada. If you have a non-pressing issue, do take advantage of the support boards/mailing lists.

If you have a large issue, we can be hired for professional consultation. Let us know beforehand that you purchased Pro Dada.

What is your refund policy?

We will gladly refund your money back if you do not receive the product. No refunds are given otherwise. If you have a question on anything about Dada Mail, please ask these questions before purchase, not after.

 

Dada Mail is Free Software and is released under the Gnu Public License.
Dada Mail is written in Perl because we love Perl.