What are autoresponders?

Authoring is the process of creating, typically used to describe the process of designing and, at a technical level, building a website, CD-ROM or DVD.

While authoring may extend to content creation (writing text, creating images, etc.), common usage infers an emphasis on programming/coding.

Web-authoring application/tool

An autoresponder is an application triggered when a user sends email to a specific address or submits a web-form.

Autoresponders can provide an automated email response to inquiries from potential customers. Such an email may contain price lists, a touring schedule or demonstration dates.