Think of email spam filters as smart mail sorters that go through your emails and decide which ones are worth your time. Such filters separate the good stuff, like emails from friends and family, from the junk mail, like unwanted advertisements or suspicious messages. Today, spam filters are extremely efficient and can detect and neutralize…
An email “bounces” when it can’t reach the recipient’s address and returns an error message to the sender. While it’s easy to think there might be a problem with your setup, emails bounce for a variety of reasons. So, if you just can’t figure out why some of your messages aren’t getting through, the reason…
Cold emailing is basically the practice of sending an email to someone you don’t know in hopes of gaining business or making a connection. But it often falls short of expectations. Picture this: You spend your morning crafting what feels like a sharp, engaging email. You hit send, feeling a mix of anticipation and pride….
Deferred emails occur when the delivery of an email is temporarily delayed by the recipient’s email server. This delay is not considered a failure but rather a response from the receiving server. This can stem from reasons like spam complaints, server problems, or suspicion of spam. If you get a “deferred emails” error in your…
A “queued email” is an email message that is scheduled for delivery but is waiting to be sent to mail servers. Instead of being sent immediately upon composition, these emails are placed in a queue within an email system or email marketing platform, either intentionally or due to technical problems. It’s important to point out…
When you send an email, it leaves your outbox almost right away, and most of the time, it lands in the recipient’s inbox within a few seconds. But sometimes there can be delays for up to 30 minutes due to queuing delays, network congestion, antivirus checks, or other technical hiccups. Stick around if you’re interested…