Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 01/24/07 17:59
odysseyphotography wrote:
> A friend would like to have a signup form on his site. Anyone that
> signs up will be entered into a database and automatically sent an
> email report. This much I can do!
>
> However, he'd then like the person to recieve a further 2 reports with
> a specified delay (say a week) between each email. He'd like this
> process to be automated - sending anyone who signs up the three reports
> with a week between each emailing.
>
> Any ideas on how this is achieved much appreciated! A script on the
> server?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> OP
>
I'd set up a cron job to run once a day. Have it scan the database and
based on whatever criteria you select send the email.
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