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.

Free WordPress Email Services vs. Paid: Which Is Best for Your Site?

Free WordPress email services come with daily limits of 300-500 emails, which is fine for personal blogs, but risky for online stores or bigger sites.

Learn when free services work, when to upgrade to paid options, and how WP Mail SMTP makes switching between providers seamless.

How To Manage Email in WordPress Multisite (Without the Headaches)

Managing email across a WordPress multisite network can be complex and frustrating.

Learn how to properly configure WP Mail SMTP for multisite, improve deliverability across all your sites, troubleshoot problems faster with comprehensive email logging, and decide between global or per-site settings.

This complete guide shows you how to take control of multisite email management without the typical headaches.

How To Send Emails Using Google SMTP Server

This step-by-step guide shows you how to use your existing Gmail account with Google SMTP server to improve email delivery for smaller WordPress sites.

Perfect for blogs and sites that don't send hundreds of emails daily, this tutorial walks you through both the quick one-click setup and the detailed manual configuration process, ensuring your important notifications and form submissions reach their destination.

Twilio SendGrid Review: Pricing, Features & WordPress Setup

In this SendGrid review, I look at whether this email service makes sense for WordPress sites.

I cover the pricing, the features (including the free plan), how it performs for WordPress users, and provide a clear setup guide for WP Mail SMTP.

If you're trying to decide between SendGrid and other options, this review will help you figure out if it's worth the investment.

Is WP Mail SMTP Secure? A Complete Guide to Email Security

If WordPress emails vanish or get hijacked, your entire business process breaks down.

Is WP Mail SMTP secure enough to protect your critical communications?

This guide explains WP Mail SMTP's security features in plain English and includes a simple checklist to lock down your email system completely.

Mailgun Review 2025: Is It a Good Fit for WordPress Sites?

Looking for a reliable email solution for your WordPress site? I've been testing Mailgun to see if it truly delivers on its promises. With a free tier that lets you send 100 emails daily and easy setup through WP Mail SMTP, it might be just what you need to solve those frustrating email delivery problems. In this honest review, I'll share what works, what doesn't, and whether Mailgun is actually worth your time - or if you'd be better off with one of the alternatives.

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