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We would like to offer free downloads of some of our materials but we would like to be able to do the following:

  1. Gather contact information
  2. Send an email within a few days, automatically, as a follow up
  3. Automatically send an evaluation within a few weeks(this could be an email with a link to an online poll on our site)

Does anyone know of a shopping cart that would allow us to set up the automatic emails or is there a better option?

Thanks

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A practical, low-friction approach that meets the three requirements is to separate capture, delivery, and automation into a small stack rather than forcing a full shopping cart. Building on 's simple-form idea and 's note about pairing carts with mailing systems — and noting 's point that some platforms can do digital delivery — the following architecture is reliable and easy to maintain: form capture → immediate secure delivery → tagging/segmentation → timed automation sequence → short evaluation.

Recommended implementation checklist:

  1. Use a lightweight form (CMS plugin or hosted form) that records source UTM data and stores email + metadata. Require explicit consent (double opt-in where appropriate) and log timestamps for compliance.
  2. Deliver the download via an autoresponder containing a unique, expiring download link or a tokenized access page (avoid large attachments). Include clear filename and short usage notes in the same email.
  3. Tag the contact by the asset downloaded so the automation workflow can branch. The ESP/automation tool must support tags, delays, and click tracking (webhooks or API are a plus).
  4. Sequence: immediate confirmation with link; 48–72 hour follow-up with value-add tips and one soft CTA; 2–4 week evaluation email linking to a very short survey (3–6 questions). Add one reminder only for the survey and then move contacts into an appropriate nurture list based on actions.

Practical cautions and monitoring: use expiring or tokenized links to limit casual sharing, prefer links over attachments to improve deliverability, ensure SPF/DKIM alignment on the sending domain, include unsubscribe and physical address, and monitor bounces/engagement. Track opens/clicks and iterate subject lines and follow-up copy. For small budgets the same flow runs on free-tier ESPs plus hosted forms; for scale, migrate to marketing automation or a CRM that supports these workflows.

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Member Avatar for shaniadavid

You can make a simple page taking the E-mail Address and other information from them. After that you can use software to send emails to them...

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You can customize your download items and also you will get email notification solutions in Magento ecommerce solution - www.needecommerce.com

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Typically what you're looking to do is available in higher end shopping carts, or you could use a more affordable shopping cart and combine it with a mailing list service. I've done it both ways, and I found that unless you're making a lot of money already, a little work and less money pays off pretty well.

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