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AI-Powered Phishing: Why Proper Email Authentication Matters More Than Ever

Phishing emails used to be easy to spot. Broken English, desperate all-caps warnings, and misspelled brand names gave scammers away. AI has eliminated these tells, creating emails that sound like they come from someone who actually knows you.

Attackers can easily spoof unprotected domains to send these fraudulent emails to your customers. Learn how email authentication protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC prevent domain spoofing and protect your reputation.

I Tried 10 of The Best WordPress Email Template Plugins – Here’s My Honest Opinion

WordPress sends embarrassingly ugly emails by default – plain text, no branding, no formatting. Your website might be a design masterpiece, but your emails look like they’re from 1995.

This guide reviews the best email template plugins to transform those awful default notifications into professional, on-brand communications that actually strengthen customer relationships instead of damaging your credibility.

How to Switch Email Providers: Complete WordPress SMTP Setup Guide

If your WordPress emails aren’t getting through reliably, it’s time to switch to a proper email service. Learn how to migrate from Gmail’s restrictive limits to professional providers like SendLayer, SMTP.com, or Brevo using WP Mail SMTP for better deliverability and reliability.

I Tried 7 Email Testing Tools – Here Are the Best To Stay out of Spam

After years of researching email deliverability and analyzing hundreds of support tickets, I put 7 popular email testing tools to the test.

From free options like Mail Tester to comprehensive solutions like GlockApps, I’ll share which tools actually help WordPress sites stay out of spam folders and deliver emails reliably to customers’ inboxes.

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Do WordPress Emails Work If My Site Is in Maintenance Mode?

Worried about WordPress emails during maintenance mode? Good news: emails typically continue working because they operate independently of your site’s frontend.

However, reliable delivery requires proper SMTP configuration. WordPress’s default PHP mail() function is unreliable during maintenance activities.

Learn how to ensure your important emails keep sending with WP Mail SMTP setup and testing.

Are Email Deliverability Issues Costing Your Nonprofit Donations?

Many nonprofits choose WordPress because it’s affordable, but relying on default email settings means important messages often don’t reach supporters.

With over 16% of nonprofit emails getting lost, poor deliverability could be costing your organization thousands in donations each year.

Learn how to fix common email problems and ensure your fundraising appeals, thank you notes, and donation receipts actually reach your donors.

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