Navigating the complexities of setting up a new email account or domain can be daunting. This blog post breaks down what you need to know in simple terms, helping you achieve email success without the jargon. Learn about quotas, trust-building, and more.
Outbound Email Authentication: Security & Deliverability
BIMI: The Future of Email Branding and Security
What is BIMI? The breakthrough email authentication standard Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) lets companies show their official logos in email clients. While corporate logos may already be in your email, BIMI is different because of control. Email clients traditionally use logos from several sources, causing platform discrepancies. BIMI…
Outbound Email Authentication: Security & Deliverability
Beware of Fake Emails from Your Company
The newsletter I received yesterday from The Shift mentioned a Capterra survey on the cybersecurity of Brazilian small and medium-sized companies: Many people are unaware that the phishing threat can come “from within” the company itself, in the form of an email pretending to be from your domain—imagine a fake…
Outbound Email Authentication: Security & Deliverability
The Ultimate Guide to DMARC: Ensuring Email Security (Part 2 of 2)
DMARC Tags: An Overview DMARC records consist of a set of mechanisms, known as DMARC tags, that convey specific instructions to email-receiving servers during the mail transfer process. Each DMARC tag has a value defined by the domain owner. Below is a breakdown of the available DMARC tags: DMARC Tags…
Outbound Email Authentication: Security & Deliverability
The Ultimate Guide to DMARC: Ensuring Email Security (Part 1 of 2)
Are you aware of email risks and how DMARC can protect you? Introduction to DMARC DMARC stands for Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance. It authenticates emails and offers thorough authentication results, protecting your domains from spoofing, phishing, and other intrusions. It improves two existing email verification techniques: SPF (Sender…
Outbound Email Authentication: Security & Deliverability
Unlocking the Power of DKIM: A Business Guide to Email Security
What exactly is DKIM, why should it matter to your organization, and how can DKIM protect your business communications? Demystifying DKIM At its core, DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) is a robust email authentication method designed to establish the authenticity of your email messages. Think of it as a digital seal…
Email Deliverability
Email Deliverability Journal – Sep 11th
To Blocklist or Not Blocklist? Hi, Today, I’ll share a conversation with a potential Upwork client. She told me they were blacklisted on SURBL.org and needed to figure out why and get delisted ASAP. After the initial discussions, she mentioned she was deciding between me and another professional. She then…
Outbound Email Authentication: Security & Deliverability
What’s SPF, and Why Does It Matter?
Emails are a crucial part of our digital lives. They help us communicate, share information, and connect with others. But with the convenience of email comes the need for security. That’s where SPF, or Sender Policy Framework, protects your emails. Understanding SPF: Your Email’s Guardian What Is SPF and How…
Outbound Email Authentication: Security & Deliverability
Understanding DNS in Email Authentication and Deliverability
The Domain Name System (DNS) serves as the backbone of internet navigation. It’s akin to the directory that translates human-friendly website names into machine-friendly IP addresses. But its role extends far beyond mere translation; it’s pivotal in securing and optimizing email communication for businesses. In a world where phishing attacks…