About Our Team

Introducing our proficient content writer with extensive expertise.

Rachel Adnyana

Senior Writer

Expertise

  • WordPress
  • Web development (HTML, CSS, PHP)
  • SEO
  • Digital marketing
  • Content marketing

Highlights

Rachel is a Senior Writer for WP Mail SMTP and has many years of experience in web development and online content writing. She joined the content team in 2023 and also writes for WPForms and SendLayer.

She built her first website in 1996 (when table-based layouts and animated GIFs were all the rage) and was instantly hooked. After exploring dynamic web development with PHP and becoming fascinated with coding, she went on to study for a BSc in Computer Science at Newcastle University in the UK.

Post graduation, Rachel spent four years as the website manager of one of the largest higher education colleges in the UK. During this time, she worked closely with the marketing team and started delving into the worlds of SEO and content marketing.

After leaving the UK to travel, she worked as a freelance web developer, juggled several affiliate blog side hustles, and rediscovered a love of writing as a travel blogger. After a few years, she realized she could combine her passions as a writer specializing in WordPress and digital marketing.

With over a decade of content marketing experience, Rachel has ghostwritten for several high-profile marketing experts, and her work has been featured on sites including HubSpot, ProBlogger, and The New York Times.

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How To Use a Free SMTP Server for WordPress Emails

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In this guide, I'll show you some of the best free SMTP options, compare their features, and explain how to set them up on your WordPress site step by step. Start sending emails with confidence—without breaking the bank!

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Outlook SMTP Stopped Working? How To Fix Basic Authentication Error

Outlook SMTP Stopped Working? How To Fix Basic Authentication Error

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Microsoft is phasing out basic authentication. Learn how to fix this issue by switching to Modern Authentication (OAuth 2.0) instead of standard SMTP to send emails from your Microsoft account smoothly.

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Understanding Email Sending Limits - a Guide for WordPress Users

Understanding Email Sending Limits: A Guide for WordPress Users

Are your WordPress emails disappearing or bouncing back with error messages? You could be hitting email sending limits.

This guide explains these limits, the problems they cause, and how WP Mail SMTP's features like rate limiting and email logs can help you manage your email volume and ensure your messages reach their destination.

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Are Email Addresses Case Sensitive?

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Are email addresses case sensitive? The answer is... it's complicated!

Keep reading to find out the truth on email address case sensitivity and show you why it matters for your WordPress site and email communications. Discover how email providers handle capitalization, learn best practices for managing email addresses, and discover the details of email address standards.

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Email Best Practices - Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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Discover essential email best practices for Black Friday and Cyber Monday success. This guide covers everything from improving deliverability and creating effective workflows to crafting compelling content and optimizing for mobile.

Learn how to prepare your email infrastructure, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize your BFCM sales through smart email marketing strategies. Get prepared now for Black Friday email success!

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