What do I do if my email is marked as spam?

In this guide we’ll discuss:

1. Avoid Phishing Phrases and Spam Trigger Words.
2. Ensure that you’re Compliant with the CAN-SPAM Act.
3. Set up a Whitelist.
4. Include a Text-Only version of your Email.
5. Utilize Spam Checkers.
6. Ensure that Email Authentication is enabled.
7. Get your name off a Blacklist.

Why has my email been marked as spam?

1. Your Recipients Marked Your Emails as Spam. The first and most obvious reason for your emails ending up in spam is because your recipients put them there. Unfortunately, if enough of your messages get flagged by users, it can cause spam filters to flag your address and start sending your mail to spam automatically.

How do I stop my email from being treated as spam?

The Easy, 12-Step Guide On How To Prevent Emails From Going To…

1. Ask Subscribers to Whitelist Your Email Address.
2. Always Get Permission to Send Emails.
3. Follow the Laws Governing Email Marketing.
4. Use a Reputable Email Marketing Program.
5. Proofread Your Emails.
6. Don’t Write Spammy Subject Lines.

What is the best way to treat spam or unsolicited emails?

5 Simple Ways You Can Fight Spam and Protect Yourself

1. Never give out or post your email address publicly.
2. Think before you click.
3. Do not reply to spam messages.
4. Download spam filtering tools and anti-virus software.
5. Avoid using your personal or business email address.

What happens if you send spam to DreamHost?

Spam is strictly against our Terms of Service, and will result in the immediate disablement without refund of any customers who are found to have used spam in conjunction with their DreamHost account. The following policy dictates in specific terms what is considered acceptable use of bulk email/messaging by DreamHost:

When did DreamHost start improving their email service?

Two and a half years ago, we started a series of improvements to our email service to make it more reliable. Our email service hadn’t received as much attention as it should have over the years, and it was starting to show.

How does a spam filter work on a website?

The filters scan incoming email and compares them against a set of rules or characteristics shared by spam emails. If the ‘Vade’ filter tags the email with a header of X-vr-status: Spam, it is filtered into your Spam folder. This article is a basic breakdown on how to use spam filtering on your domain.

Is the privacy policy on DreamHost still the same?

The privacy policy has not changed substantially since the user signed up. Records are kept of the date, time, IP address, and form location where the subscribing user signed up from. Lists procured from outside parties must have been consistently handled in a manner comparable to DreamHost policies.