What is the difference between a smart list and a list in terms of using them in a program?

[Anonymous]

Can someone explain the difference between using a smart list vs. a regular old list as a filter in a program? 

Thanks!

Andrea

[Anonymous]

Smart lists automatically update based on your database and list criteria.  Static lists do not automatically update.

Is that what you're asking?

[Anonymous]

The "regular old list" is static, meaning that you have a list of contacts, but their data is not being updated. A Smart List can be thought of as a living list such that as data on that person is updated, the Smartlist info updates too. Your use of them will depend on the programs you are developing.

[Anonymous]

Thanks! This makes sense. Lots of flexibility with Marketo!