I’m having trouble with my emails ending up in spam folders, especially in Gmail and Outlook. It’s frustrating because I’ve done everything I can think of to avoid this:
- My email passes SPF, DKIM, and DMARC checks
- I’ve set up reverse DNS correctly
- I’ve checked multiple blacklist databases and my IP isn’t listed anywhere
What else could be causing this? Are there any other steps I can take to improve my email deliverability? I’m worried about missing important messages from clients or colleagues.
Has anyone else run into similar issues with their emails going to spam despite following best practices? Any advice would be really appreciated!
I’ve dealt with this frustrating issue before. One often overlooked factor is the content of your emails. Even with perfect technical setup, spam filters can flag messages based on certain words, phrases, or formatting.
Try reviewing your email content. Are you using a lot of exclamation points, all caps, or ‘spammy’ words like ‘free’ or ‘limited time offer’? These can trigger filters. Also, maintain a good text-to-image ratio and avoid large attachments when possible.
Another tip: gradually warm up new IP addresses or domains by slowly increasing email volume over time. Sudden spikes in sending can look suspicious to email providers.
Lastly, encourage recipients to add your email to their contacts list and engage with your emails (open, reply, etc.). This positive interaction helps build your sender reputation with email providers.
Have you considered the age and reputation of your domain? Gmail and other providers are particularly wary of new domains or those without an established sending history. If your domain is relatively new, it might take some time to build trust.
Another factor to consider is your email engagement rates. Low open rates or high unsubscribe rates can signal to email providers that your content might be unwanted. Try segmenting your email list and sending more targeted, relevant content to improve engagement.
Additionally, make sure you’re not inadvertently including any spam trigger words in your subject lines or email body. Even innocuous phrases like ‘click here’ or ‘special offer’ can sometimes raise red flags.
Lastly, have you tried reaching out to Gmail support directly? They might be able to provide more specific insights into why your emails are being flagged.
yo, check ur email frequency; sending too much may trigger spam flags. also, avoid sketchy link shorteners and dodgy domain names. if nothing works, consider a reputable email provider for better deliverability.