Hi folks,
I have a small side business for which I need to send transactional and campaign emails on a monthly basis with a small amount of subscribers (<100). The business will never be huge, but in the distant future I could see the subscriber list getting to 1000 and transactional emails numbering in the hundreds. I am using the open source mailing list platform Listmonk, which I am very happy with, but I need a bulk SMTP provider and preferably one that respects both my privacy, but at a minimum the privacy of my clients. I would prefer not to use tracking links and pixels. Basically I just need a bulk SMTP provider with good pricing that is not going to damage my domain’s reputation. Don’t need the marketing and templating stuff that seems to come with most sites. Amazon SES rejected me without giving a reason, even though I provided detailed information. They said that due to privacy reasons, they would not be able to give the reasons why. Currently using Elastic Email, but they don’t let you turn off tracking until you’ve built-up a good reputation with them, and with the low number of emails I send, I doubt I will get there anytime soon. Most providers have horrific reviews on TrustPilot and just feel slimy. Would appreciate any ideas anyone on here has!