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WordPress emails going to spam

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.

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BuddyPress activation email notifications

[FIXED] BuddyPress Activation Email Not Sending?

Is your BuddyPress site not sending user activation emails? Sometimes these messages are mistakenly marked as spam. In this post, we’ll show you how to use WP Mail SMTP to send all your WordPress site’s emails through a 3rd party provider and improve their deliverability.

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WordPress emails on Amazon Lightsail

How To Set Up WordPress Emails on Amazon Lightsail

Do you want to configure WordPress email on Amazon Lightsail? Lightsail is easy to use, but getting your email working can still be a tricky extra step.

That’s because Lightsail doesn’t support email sending. You need to connect your WordPress site to a proper mailer to get things working the right way.

In this article, I’ll show you the easiest way to get emails working on your Lightsail WordPress site using the WP Mail SMTP plugin!

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WordPress not sending email

How to Easily Fix the WordPress Not Sending Email Issue

Do you want to know how to fix WordPress not sending email issue? This is a super common problem, and almost everyone with a contact form will run into this issue at some point.

The most common issue I’ve come across is how WordPress handles email by default. It relies on your web server to send messages, and in many cases, those emails never even leave the server.

If you’re missing important notifications, you’re probably frustrated, and I get it. I’ve had sites where form entries weren’t reaching the inbox, and it caused confusion both for the site owner and their users.

So, in this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to fix the issue by first troubleshooting common issues and then using a method I’ve personally used many times to get WordPress emails working reliably. Let’s get into it.

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Save WordPress email attachments

How to Save WordPress Email Attachments [The EASY Way]

Are you looking for an easy way to save email attachments in WordPress? Keeping a copy of every file attachment makes it easy to archive or check the files your site’s sending out. In this article, we’ll show you how to save WordPress email attachments easily. Save Your WordPress Email Attachments Now In This ArticleHow […]

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