Gmail flagging Laravel Markdown emails as spam - How to fix?

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I’m having trouble with emails sent from my Laravel app. They’re being marked as spam by Gmail. Here’s a simplified version of my email template:

@component('mail::message')
# Hi {name},

Some text here...

@component('mail::button', ['url' => 'example.com'])
Confirm appointment
@endcomponent

Thanks,
My App
@endcomponent

Even when I strip it down to just the outer component tags, Gmail still flags it. Plain text emails work fine though.

I’m getting an error that says ‘High probability of spam’ and the email bounces back. Any ideas on how to make sure these emails get through? I’ve tried adjusting the content but no luck so far. What else can I do to avoid the spam filter?

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I’ve encountered this issue before. It’s likely not the Markdown itself causing the problem, but rather how Gmail is interpreting your sending setup. Have you verified your domain and implemented proper authentication protocols? SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are crucial for improving email deliverability. Also, consider gradually warming up your sending IP if it’s new. Monitoring your sender reputation through tools like Google Postmaster Tools can provide valuable insights. If issues persist, you might want to explore using a reputable transactional email service. They often have established relationships with major email providers, which can help bypass spam filters more effectively.

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I’ve dealt with this exact issue in a recent project. One thing that helped was tweaking the email content itself. Try avoiding common spam trigger words and keeping your HTML simple. I found that adding more personalized content and varying the text between emails improved deliverability.

Another trick that worked wonders was implementing a double opt-in process. This significantly reduced the chances of emails being marked as spam. Also, don’t forget to include an unsubscribe link - it’s not just good practice, it actually helps with deliverability.

Lastly, if you’re sending a high volume of emails, consider spreading them out over time rather than sending in large batches. This can help prevent triggering spam filters. It’s a bit of a balancing act, but with some tweaks, you should see improvement.

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hey emma, i had similar issues. did u set up spf/dkim? that fixed my problems. also check ur ip reputation. mailgun or sendgrid might be worth a try if u need better deliverability.