If I’m just starting to send mail, how do I build a good reputation?

Some of the factors that help you build a good reputation faster and increase deliverability are:

  • Limited spam complaints and bounces.
  • Including the ability for recipients to unsubscribe.
  • Recipients interacting with your emails in a good way: reading, replying, forwarding and adding your addresses to their contacts.
  • Paying attention to feedback to slow or stop sending for a period of time.
  • Having good content (see below for more guidance on content).

 

Also, consider letting your users to reply to your emails. Having a meaningful email conversations with your audience will do wonders for your reputation as a member of email community.