Mel:…sign up to receive updates, tips and newsletters with an address that always sends an autoresponder is unprofessional and annoying.

I totally agree, Mel.

Mila:There are exceptions.

You are so totally right, Mila. There are times when we need to know what is going on. The trick is learning what each group of people in your address needs.

Audrey:[if they] don’t get it [they] get removed.

Go Audrey, go! lol

Arika:…it’s no wonder business owners get fed up checking their own email.

Oooooooo! No doubt, Arika! It’s a good thing that they can hire folks like us to take care of that headache for them.

Rayven: vacation ones, those can be helpful if you are a normal person emailing them…

Oh heck-fuzzy yes! Rayven, I have a friend who is in business and a good bit of time can go by between chats. It helps me tremendously when she sends an autoresponder message. That way if I have a lot to say, I stick it all in one emailing and just wait for her to get back to me.

Lynette: If you want to go on vacation, just do it. …worried about customers getting angry at your non-response while you are on vacation. Hire a VA.

LOL Love your suggestions, Lynette! If you’re only going to be away for a short time, your clients may not even notice your absence, providing you have a knowledgeable VA handling things for you. If your vacation is going to last a week or more, hiring a VA, who knows your products and style, is a must.

If you want to go on vacation, just do it. Let your partners and clients know before hand. You don’t have to spam them with a message because many clients will continue to email you while on vacation just so they don’t forget.

If you are worried about customers getting angry at your non-response while you are on vacation. Hire a VA. Getting just one response from a real person to say you are away is much more productive than 10 autoresponse. Your clients will think better of you too.

But a 3 paragraph ad as routine reponses?

C’mon!

What do they honestly hope to accomplish??