Hamza Shahid

Writer

Expertise

Content marketing
Email marketing
Affiliate marketing
WordPress
SAAS
ERPs

Highlights

Hamza is a Content Writer for the WP Mail SMTP team at Awesome Motive, where he also contributes to WPForms. He holds a BSc in Business Administration and brings a diverse range of experience to the team.

He began his writing career at a creative agency, where Hamza honed his skills in creating blogs, tutorials, eBooks, press releases, and whitepapers. Eager to explore new opportunities, he ventured into freelancing on Fiverr, offering a variety of content services.

His career took a specialized turn when he spent six years in the cybersecurity and ERP industries, managing a portfolio of eight Managed WordPress affiliate sites. This experience gave him a strong foundation in affiliate marketing and SEO.

Joining WPForms in 2023, Hamza now focuses on creating insightful content that helps users get the most out of their WordPress experience. When he’s not behind the screen, Hamza enjoys spending quality time with his cats and exploring beaches across the city.

What Are DMARC, SPF, and DKIM? WordPress Email Authentication Guide (for Beginners)

Last year, fake emails cost businesses and people over $10 billion. Every three seconds, someone clicks on a phishing email. These attacks happen because email has a big problem: anyone can pretend to be anyone else.

When you send an email, there's no built-in way to prove it's really from you. Scammers use this weakness to send millions of fake emails every day. They pretend to be banks, companies, or even your boss.

Without the right protection, email providers can't tell the difference between real emails and fake ones. SPF, DKIM, and DMARC fix this problem. Think of them as a three-part ID check for every email you send.

In this article, I'll explain how DMARC, SPF, and DKIM work together to verify your outgoing mail and make sure your messages always get through.

How to Fix WordPress Not Sending Password Reset Email

Is WordPress not sending the password reset email from your website? There are lots of reasons why someone might need to reset their WordPress password.

Most of the time, it’s because they simply forgot it. But it can also happen on fresh installs, sites that just changed hosts, or even on live sites that were working perfectly fine before.

The easiest way to reset your password is by using the “Lost your password?” link on the login screen. WordPress will then send a reset link to the email address tied to the account.

But here’s the catch: sometimes that email never shows up. So, in this guide, I'll show you ways to troubleshoot the issue and even resend WordPress password reset emails if they fail.

How To Fix WordPress Admin Email Change Not Sending Confirmation

Is WordPress not sending the admin email change confirmation email? This email is crucial if you want to change your site admin email in WordPress.

The tricky part is, WordPress does try to send the email. But if your site isn’t set up to send emails the right way, it either gets lost or blocked.

If that sounds like what you're dealing with, don’t worry. I’ll walk you through what’s actually happening behind the scenes, and how to fix it so the email goes through without fail.

Why Your WordPress Emails Are Going to Spam (+ How to Fix It)

Are your WordPress emails going to spam? I’ve run into this issue more times than I can count, especially on fresh installs or sites that rely on the default mail settings.

The thing is, WordPress isn't built to send emails in a way that most mail servers trust by default. It uses something called the PHP mail() function, which often gets flagged as being untrustworthy.

So if your emails are getting flagged or lost, there’s a reason! And, I’ll walk you through what’s really causing it, and the exact steps you can take to fix it fast.

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WooCommerce Emails Don’t Have to Be Boring: 7 Customizer Plugins I Like!

With over 10 years in the marketing and WooCommerce industry, I've come to realize that often, it's the small details, like the emails customers receive, that leave a lasting impression.

Generic, uninspired notifications can easily be overlooked, but a beautifully designed, personalized email can build trust, reinforce a purchase decision, and even encourage repeat business.

That's why I firmly believe in customizing WooCommerce emails. It's a straightforward yet powerful way to make your store stand out and create a professional image, all without needing to delve into complex code.

In this guide, I'll share my personal insights and experiences with the best WooCommerce email customizer plugins I've put to the test. My goal is to help you cultivate stronger relationships with your customers.

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[SOLVED] Why Is Gravity Forms Not Sending Email?

Is Gravity Forms not sending email from your site? I’ve been through this before, and it’s frustrating. You don’t always get an error, and that makes it hard to know what went wrong.

Most of the time, it’s not an issue with Gravity Forms itself, but rather how WordPress sends emails by default. The system uses basic PHP mail, which doesn’t always work well with web hosts or spam filters.

The good news? I’ve fixed this on multiple sites, and it usually comes down to a few small changes. I’ll show you what I do when I'm not getting Gravity Forms notifications and how you can get yours back up and running.

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