In this episode, Meredith and her husband break down why marketing emails end up in the promotions or spam folder—and how to fix it. They explain the four key factors that affect deliverability: technical setup, content, engagement, and list quality. Listeners learn practical steps like verifying domain records, avoiding “pretty” templates that trigger spam filters, and boosting engagement through genuine replies to improve inbox placement.
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Timestamps
[0:00] Introduction
[0:24] Why emails land in spam or promotions folders
[1:10] Technical setup issues: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records
[3:18] Domain reputation and sender address red flags
[6:02] Content problems: pretty templates vs. plain text
[7:47] How design and links affect deliverability
[9:54] Engagement signals Gmail pays attention to
[11:23] Cleaning your list for better deliverability
[13:27] Double opt-ins and removing inactive subscribers
[16:02] Testing and warming up your sender reputation
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