Rachel Adnyana

Content Team Lead

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.

7 Best WordPress Affiliate Plugins for 2026 (Tested & Reviewed)

Affiliate marketing is a highly effective strategy for bumping up your sales with a little extra help.

The good news is that WordPress has several affiliate plugins that enable you to manage your affiliate program from your dashboard. And if you're a marketer looking for an affiliate link tracking tool, you've got several great options too.

Click to learn more.

9 Best WordPress Anti-Spam Plugins for 2026 (Free + Paid)

Are you having a little difficulty dealing with spam on your WordPress website? This is a fairly common problem, as spammers tend to target WordPress. Fortunately, there are lots of tools to help you combat this. We've tried out some of the more popular ones, and we've created a list of the best anti-spam WordPress plugins you should try. Jump in to take a look!

What Is an Email Subdomain and Why Should You Use One?

Are you wondering what an email subdomain is and whether or not you need one for your WordPress site? Using a subdomain to send emails from your site can help protect your sender reputation and make sure your emails don't go to spam all the time. In this post, we'll explain why this is, how to create an email subdomain, and how to send from your subdomain using WP Mail SMTP.

Gmail Disabling Less Secure Apps (How to Fix WordPress Email)

Google has announced that it's disabling the Less Secure Apps feature on September 30, 2024. This process started in 2022. Google Workspace is the last part of Google's product suite that will be impacted.

If you're using Gmail SMTP details with our Other SMTP mailer, you may have difficulty sending emails when this feature is disabled.

We know that many of our customers rely on Gmail to send emails from WordPress and we wanted to provide some information so that you can avoid deliverability problems.

How to Create Your Own Email Domain for Free

How to Get a Free Email Domain in 2026 (5 Methods Compared)

Do you want to know how to create your own email domain? It's easier than you think!

In this post, we'll show you how you can create an email with your domain name so you can look more professional, authoritative, and trustworthy during email communication with clients.

Email Deliverability in 2026: What It Is and How to Improve It

Do you want to understand what email deliverability really is and how you can improve it? Email deliverability is a very important concept because your email marketing depends on high rates of deliverability. In this article, we're going to explain what email deliverability is and discuss best practices for improving it.

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Rachel Adnyana