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.

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.

How to Save WordPress Email Attachments [The EASY Way]

Ever needed to find an important file that was sent from your WordPress site, only to realize there's no record of it? By default, WordPress doesn't save any outgoing emails or their attachments.

Once an email is sent, it's gone forever, leaving you with a critical blind spot in your business operations. Without a record, you can't troubleshoot delivery issues or provide proof of communication.

Keeping a copy of every file attachment makes it easy to archive or check the files your site's sending out. In this article, I'll show you how to save WordPress email attachments easily.

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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.

How To Fix weForms Not Sending Email

Is weForms not sending email notifications when forms are submitted? This means you're missing customer inquiries, support requests, and potential sales without even knowing it.

The problem almost never comes from weForms itself. WordPress uses an unreliable default email system that hosting companies often block or email providers mark as spam.

When weForms tries to send a notification, WordPress hands it off to a broken email system, and the message simply disappears. This guide provides the permanent fix.

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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.

How to Fix WordPress Not Sending Emails on GoDaddy

Is your WordPress email not sending on GoDaddy? I’ve been there and know how confusing it is, especially when everything seems to be set up correctly.

Most people don’t know that GoDaddy blocks the default email method WordPress uses to send messages. Apart from that, SMTP issues are pretty common for GoDaddy customers.

So, in this guide, I'll show you exactly why WordPress emails fail on GoDaddy, what you can do about it, and how to make sure your site sends messages that actually get delivered!

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