When you need to send a message to a large group of users (subscribers) you need an automated mailing script to do the job for you. phpList is a mailing list manager, which you can use to send newsletters and any other mass-mail notifications.

phpList has a web interface – you manage lists and subscribers through the web interface, write and send messages and track statistics. It’s extremely easy to use even for beginners. Installing it is also as ready as it gets – its done directly from your web hosting control panel, thanks to FreeHostia’s Elefante Installer. You just select the script from the list, enter your admin details and press install. The Elefante Installer installs the script for you and you can start using it within a few minutes.

Best of all phpList is free and open-source. It’s available for free installation with the Elefante Installer to all web hosting users at FreeHostia, incl. free web hosting users.