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How to Add List-Unsubscribe Headers to WordPress email

How to Add List-Unsubscribe Headers in WordPress

Do your WordPress emails have list-unsubscribe headers?

List-unsubscribe headers trigger an important one-click unsubscribe link in Gmail, Apple Mail, and other email clients. New Google and Yahoo rules mean that you must include these headers from February 2024.

This article explains how to add list-unsubscribe headers in WordPress without editing any code.

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How to Set Up Google Postmaster Tools

How to Set Up Google Postmaster Tools

Do you want to set up Postmaster Tools to monitor your email deliverability in Gmail?

Postmaster Tools lets you measure spam complaints and domain reputation for free. That’s super important now that Gmail is blocking emails more aggressively.

Thankfully, Postmaster Tools is easy to configure, and it should take less than 10 minutes.

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why am i getting increased spam on my website

Why Am I Getting Increased Spam On My Website?

Are you wondering why your inbox gets flooded with spam emails over time? Well, you’re not alone in this predicament.

This is a common concern among our customers and a frequent topic of support queries. What you’re facing is an issue affecting millions worldwide.

So, let’s take this opportunity to understand the mechanics and motives behind these spam emails.

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Gmail blocking emails - how to fix it

Gmail Blocking Your Emails? Here’s How to Fix It (Feb 2024)

Google has always been strict in its fight against spam. Now it’s tightening up the rules and enforcing strict anti-spam limits that could cause your emails to bounce or fail.

That means emails you send from your website could fall into a black hole.

This article explains who’s impacted by Google’s new sending requirements, what exactly will change this year, and what you need to do to ensure your emails are delivered.

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11 Best Content Restriction Plugins for WordPress

Are you looking for a way to restrict or gatekeep content on your website?

Perhaps your site has a members-only section that you want to limit access to, or you might be organizing a big event and want to restrict photos, plans, and other content. A content restriction plugin could be the solution you need!

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How to Fix Could Not Connect to SMTP Host in WordPress

How to Fix Could Not Connect to SMTP Host in WordPress

The ‘could not connect to SMTP host’ error is a commonly encountered error in WordPress, which results in your emails failing to send.

Since this issue will likely affect website communication and functionality, it is essential to understand under what circumstances it typically occurs.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through some of the most common problems that result in the ‘could not connect to SMTP host’ error and how to fix them.

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