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Tutorials & Guides

How to Scale Domains for Global Campaigns

Use secondary domains, configure SPF/DKIM/DMARC, warm up mailboxes, and distribute volume to protect sender reputation and maximize deliverability.
Tutorials & Guides

Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring Reverse DNS

Configure PTR records and FCrDNS for a static IP, align A records and SMTP hostnames, troubleshoot common rDNS issues, and speed setup with automation.
Tutorials & Guides

SMTP Error Codes Explained

SMTP codes reveal why emails fail — learn to read 2xx, 3xx, 4xx and 5xx plus enhanced codes to fix delivery, authentication, and spam issues.
Tutorials & Guides

Ultimate Guide to Third-Party Email Authentication Services

Learn how automated third-party services set up SPF, DKIM, DMARC and BIMI to improve inbox placement, lower bounces, and manage bulk domains.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Tutorials & Guides

SMTP Ports Explained: Which One to Use

Compare SMTP ports 25, 465, 587, and 2525; learn which to use for secure, reliable email submission and when to pick fallbacks or legacy options.
Reviews

Inframail Review: 100+ Real Users’ Experience Analyzed

We analyzed 100+ user experiences to uncover its performance, deliverability, pricing, and real strengths. Plus, when Mailforge might be a better alternative for cold email teams.
Tutorials & Guides

How DMARC Updates Affect Cold Email

Stricter DMARC rules now block non-compliant cold emails, hurt domain reputation, and require SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup plus warming and monitoring.
Tutorials & Guides

SPF, DKIM, DMARC: DNS Setup Checklist

Step-by-step DNS checklist to configure SPF, DKIM and DMARC: list senders, add TXT records, verify propagation, and monitor DMARC reports to stop spoofing.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tutorials & Guides

Cold Email KPIs: Deliverability Metrics to Track

Track inbox placement, delivery, bounce and spam complaint rates to protect sender reputation and improve cold email ROI.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tutorials & Guides

How Bounce Rates Affect Sender Reputation

High bounce rates damage sender reputation, prompt ISP penalties or blacklisting, and lower deliverability—good list hygiene and solid infrastructure prevent this.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Tutorials & Guides

Scaling HubSpot Email: Deliverability Best Practices

Improve HubSpot email inbox placement with SPF/DKIM/DMARC, list hygiene, gradual warm-up, and content fixes to reduce bounces and spam complaints.
Tutorials & Guides

GDPR Compliance Trends for Cold Email in 2025

Mandatory consent, stricter AI limits, and enforced SPF/DKIM/DMARC make GDPR the defining force behind cold email in 2025.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tutorials & Guides

Cold Email Compliance: Avoiding Legal Risks

Avoid fines and deliverability loss: comply with CAN-SPAM, GDPR, and CASL—verify lists, use one-click unsubscribe, and record consent.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Tutorials & Guides

5 Best Practices for Secure Email API Integration

Practical steps to secure email API integrations: strong auth, TLS/AES encryption, key rotation, rate limiting, monitoring and least-privilege access.
Tutorials & Guides

Ultimate Guide to SMTP for Cold Email Campaigns

Practical SMTP guide for cold outreach: configure SPF, DKIM, DMARC, use TLS on Port 587, warm up IPs, automate DNS, and scale deliverability.
Tutorials & Guides

Real Estate Bulk Email Tools: Deliverability Tips

Improve real estate bulk email deliverability with SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup, domain warming, content personalization, and tools to boost inbox placement.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Tutorials & Guides

SPF, DKIM, DMARC: Impact on Cold Email Success

How SPF, DKIM, and DMARC boost cold email deliverability—improving inbox placement, reducing bounces, and raising open/reply rates with setup tips.
Cold Email

Solving Low Response Rates with AI Personalization

Use AI to craft tailored subject lines, content, send times, and behavioral triggers to boost open and response rates while preserving deliverability.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Cold Email

How AI Improves Cold Email Automation

AI automates lead research, personalized templates, sequencing, and deliverability monitoring so teams can scale cold outreach while protecting sender reputation.
Cold Email

How AI Improves Cold Email Automation

AI automates lead research, personalized templates, sequencing, and deliverability monitoring so teams can scale cold outreach while protecting sender reputation.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Reviews

In-Depth GMass Review: Is It Worth It for Cold Email?

Read this in-depth GMass review to learn its features, pricing, pros, limitations, and whether it’s worth it for cold email. See how Mailforge is a stronger alternative for scalable outreach.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Reviews

Gmail vs Outlook — Which Is Better for Cold Email in 2025?

Comparing Gmail and Outlook for cold email? See which performs better for sending limits, inbox placement, and deliverability, and how Mailforge helps both reach more inboxes consistently.
Tools

5 Best Woodpecker Alternatives & Competitors for Strong Email Infrastructure

Discover the 5 best Woodpecker alternatives built to boost cold email deliverability. Compare tools with stronger infrastructure, DNS automation, inbox scaling, and warm-up systems for better inbox placement.
Cold Email

Mailbox Integration for High-Volume Cold Emails

Distribute sends across many authenticated mailboxes and automate DNS to protect deliverability and scale cold email cheaply.
Email Infrastructure

Scaling Domains and Mailboxes: Best Practices

How to scale cold email safely: use multiple domains and mailboxes, warm up accounts, automate SPF/DKIM/DMARC, monitor reputation, and rotate domains.
Email Infrastructure

Ultimate Guide to Domain Reputation Monitoring

Domain reputation determines email deliverability — monitor SPF/DKIM/DMARC, keep lists clean, warm up new mailboxes, and use automated tools to avoid blacklists.
Cold Email

Scaling Email Outreach: IP Costs to Consider

Break down domain, mailbox and IP costs, shared vs dedicated trade-offs, and practical steps to scale cold email outreach without overspending.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Cold Email

AI Multichannel Outreach: Best Practices

Personalized, well-timed AI multichannel outreach backed by clean data, proper domain setup, and dynamic cadences outperforms single-channel spam.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
DNS Setup

Fixing DKIM Key Alignment: Step-by-Step Guide

DKIM misalignment causes DMARC failures and spam — align the d= domain with From, fix DNS selectors, update third-party signers, and test to restore deliverability.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Cold Email

High-Volume Email: Multi-Workspace Setup Guide

Step-by-step guide to distribute high-volume sends across domains, mailboxes, and workspaces to protect deliverability, automate DNS, and warm up mailboxes.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Privacy & Security

Cold Email Security: Trusted Providers' Role

Top providers and specialized platforms secure cold outreach with SPF, DKIM, DMARC, TLS encryption, domain isolation, and gradual warmup to protect deliverability.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Email Infrastructure

Custom Email Domains: Benefits for Cold Outreach

Protect your primary domain and improve inbox placement: use custom outreach domains with SPF/DKIM/DMARC to scale cold email campaigns safely.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tools

How Spam Trap Detection Tools Improve Deliverability

Learn how spam trap detection tools identify risky addresses, clean lists, and protect sender reputation to improve inbox placement and reduce bounces.
Privacy & Security

How GDPR Impacts Cold Email Privacy Compliance

Guide to GDPR for cold email: consent vs legitimate interest, transparency, data security, records, and automated suppression for compliant outreach.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Privacy & Security

GDPR vs. CAN-SPAM: Email Compliance Compared

Compare GDPR's opt-in consent vs CAN-SPAM's opt-out rules, fines, scope, and practical steps to comply and protect email deliverability.
Reviews

Mission Inbox Review: Does It Really Improve Email Deliverability?

Read the full Mission Inbox Review, see if it truly improves email deliverability, how it works, what sets it apart from other tools, its real pros and cons, and whether it’s worth choosing.
Email Deliverability

IP Rotation Checklist for Cold Email Success

Step-by-step IP rotation for cold email: plan volume, warm up IPs, configure SPF/DKIM/DMARC, rotate domains, and monitor deliverability.
DNS Setup

SPF, DKIM, DMARC: Sender Identity Basics

Learn how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC verify senders, stop spoofing, and improve deliverability with practical setup and scaling tips.
DNS Setup

How DNS Automation Impacts Deliverability

Automating DNS (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) reduces configuration errors, speeds domain/mailbox deployment, and improves inbox placement and scalability.
Tools

3 Best Mailreef Alternatives for Better Deliverability & Infrastructure

Looking for the best Mailreef alternatives to boost cold email deliverability and infrastructure? Explore the top 3 tools that offer stable servers, dedicated IPs, and higher inbox rates in 2025.
Reviews

Microsoft Outlook Reviews: Deliverability, Limits & Setup for Cold Email

Wondering if Microsoft Outlook is good for cold email? This in-depth Outlook review covers real deliverability performance, daily sending limits, setup steps, and better alternative.
Reviews

Is Google Workspace Good for Cold Email? Full Review & Results

Wondering if Google Workspace is good for cold email? Read this Google Workspace review with real results, pros and cons, user feedback, and safer alternatives to boost your outreach success.
Tools

DNS Automation Tools for Scaling Cold Email Outreach

Streamline your cold email outreach with automation tools that simplify DNS setups, improve deliverability, and save time across multiple domains.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Email Deliverability

Do TLDs Impact Cold Email Deliverability?

Explore how your choice of TLD impacts cold email deliverability, sender reputation, and engagement rates for successful outreach.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Cold Email

Spam Trigger Words vs. Safe Alternatives

Learn how to avoid spam trigger words in email marketing and discover safe alternatives to boost deliverability and engagement.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Email Deliverability

5 Tips to Avoid Spam Traps in Bulk Email Campaigns

Learn essential strategies to avoid spam traps in bulk email campaigns and protect your sender reputation for better deliverability.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Cold Email

Engagement Benchmarks for Cold Emails in 2025

Explore the essential engagement benchmarks for cold emails in 2025, focusing on personalization, timing, and list quality for better results.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
DNS Setup

SPF Record Setup: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to set up SPF records for email authentication to improve deliverability and protect your domain's reputation in this comprehensive guide.
Tutorials & Guides

Scaling Email Infrastructure for High-Volume Campaigns

Explore essential strategies for scaling email infrastructure to manage high-volume campaigns effectively while enhancing deliverability and reducing costs.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Tutorials & Guides

Checklist for Email Authentication Compliance

Ensure email authentication compliance with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to protect your sender reputation and avoid penalties.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Privacy & Security

Email Compliance for Bulk Senders: Guide 2025

Learn essential compliance strategies for bulk email senders in 2025, including authentication protocols, spam management, and legal requirements.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Email Infrastructure

Deliverability at Scale: How Mailforge Keeps AI SDRs Out of Spam

Learn how to ensure your AI SDR emails land in inboxes, not spam, with automated deliverability solutions and best practices.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
DNS Setup

DKIM Setup: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to set up DKIM for email security, enhance deliverability, and protect your domain from phishing and spoofing attacks.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tools

5 Top Email Infrastructure Providers for High Volume Emails

We’ve listed the 5 top email infrastructure providers for high-volume cold emails. See how Mailforge, Infraforge, Saleshandy, Inframail & Mailscale compare.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Tools

We Tested 3 Best ScaledMail Alternatives in 2025: Here’s Our Findings

We tested 3 ScaledMail alternatives in 2025 - Mailforge, Infraforge, and Saleshandy. Here’s what we found on pricing, setup, and deliverability.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Tutorials & Guides

Enterprise Email Compliance: Checklist for 2025

In 2025, email compliance is crucial due to stricter regulations. Learn about essential protocols, consent management, and audit practices.
Tutorials & Guides

How To Monitor Email Deliverability Metrics

Learn how to effectively monitor email deliverability metrics to ensure your messages reach inboxes and improve campaign performance.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Privacy & Security

Checklist for Email Privacy Compliance 2025

In 2025, email privacy compliance is crucial for businesses to avoid hefty fines and maintain consumer trust, emphasizing consent and data protection.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Future-Proof Domains for Cold Email

Learn how to optimize your domains for cold email success, improving deliverability and protecting your reputation with effective strategies.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Email Deliverability

How Text-to-Image Ratio Affects Spam Filters

Learn how the text-to-image ratio impacts email deliverability and sender reputation, and discover best practices for optimizing your campaigns.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Cold Email

SSL Certificate Errors: Impact on Cold Email Campaigns

SSL certificate errors can severely impact cold email campaigns, leading to delivery failures and damaged sender reputation. Learn how to manage them effectively.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
DNS Setup

How to Set Up DKIM for Email Authentication

Learn how to set up DKIM for email authentication to enhance deliverability, protect sender reputation, and ensure secure communication.
Email Deliverability

Domain Deliverability Benchmarks for 2025

Explore the 2025 email deliverability benchmarks, key metrics for success, and strategies to enhance your cold email campaigns.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Email Deliverability

How Domain Rotation Improves Email Deliverability

Learn how domain rotation enhances email deliverability by improving sender reputation, reducing spam risks, and ensuring effective outreach.
Privacy & Security

Email Spoofing vs. Phishing: Key Differences

Explore the differences between email spoofing and phishing, their impact on businesses, and effective prevention strategies.
Email Infrastructure

Bulk Domain Management for Cold Email Campaigns

Learn how bulk domain management can enhance cold email campaigns by safeguarding your reputation and improving deliverability.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Cold Email

How AI Personalization Improves Cold Email Results

Explore how AI personalization enhances cold email outreach by improving engagement, saving time, and driving better results for businesses.
Privacy & Security

Email Footer Rules for CAN-SPAM Compliance

Learn the essential rules for creating CAN-SPAM compliant email footers and discover best practices that enhance trust and deliverability.
Cold Email

How Domain Reputation Impacts Cold Email Success

Understanding domain reputation is crucial for cold email success, affecting deliverability, engagement, and overall campaign effectiveness.
Privacy & Security

Checklist for Data Privacy in Cold Email Systems

Ensure data privacy in cold email systems with this comprehensive checklist covering compliance, security measures, and data handling best practices.
Cold Email

Personalization vs. Generic Emails: Deliverability Impact

Explore how personalized emails outperform generic ones in deliverability and engagement, enhancing sender reputation and compliance.
Cold Email

HTML vs. Plain Text: Best Format for Deliverability

Explore the differences between HTML and plain text emails to maximize deliverability and engagement in your email campaigns.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Email Deliverability

How Do You Stop Emails Going to Spam?

Learn how to optimize your email deliverability with effective infrastructure, authentication, and content strategies.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Email Deliverability

How Email Deliverability Testing Works

Ensure your emails reach the inbox with effective deliverability testing, key metrics, and authentication protocols to enhance engagement.
Cold Email

Time Zone Settings for Cold Email Campaigns

Optimize your cold email campaigns by aligning send times with local business hours across U.S. time zones for better engagement.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
DNS Setup

SPF, DKIM, DMARC: Email Authentication Basics

Learn how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protect your emails from spoofing and improve deliverability, ensuring secure communication for your domain.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Email Deliverability

Mailbox Health Checklist for Cold Email

Ensure your cold email campaigns succeed by maintaining mailbox health with proper domain setup, authentication, and list hygiene.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tools

We Tested 11 Best Cold Email Tools For 30 Days: Here's Our Findings

We tested 11 cold email tools in 2025. Compare features, pricing, pros & cons, and find the best platforms for deliverability, personalization, and scaling outreach.
Email Infrastructure

7 best practices to build a strong email infrastructure for cold email

Struggling with cold email deliverability? Learn how to build strong email infrastructure—domains, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, warm-up, and monitoring—and see why Mailforge is the easiest way to scale outreach safely.
Reviews

100+ Maildoso Pricing & Review Analyzed: Here's What We Found

Looking at Maildoso pricing in 2025? Get the full review—plans, mailbox costs, pros & cons, user feedback, and why Mailforge is a safer alternative for reliable cold email deliverability.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Reviews

We Analyzed 200+ Saleshandy Reviews: Here’s Our Findings

Considering Saleshandy for cold email outreach in 2025? Discover its features, pricing, pros & cons, user reviews, and how it compares to better deliverability-focused alternatives like Mailforge.
Email Infrastructure

Common Issues with Free Email Sending Platforms

Explore the limitations of free email platforms and why investing in a professional solution is essential for successful email campaigns.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
DNS Setup

Why DNS Records Matter for Cold Emailing

Understand the importance of DNS records in cold emailing and how they impact deliverability and sender reputation.
Tools

5 Best Mailscale Alternatives & Competitors To Build Strong Email Infrastructure

We tested the top 5 Mailscale alternatives in 2025, including Mailforge, Infraforge, Maildoso, Instantly, and Mailreach.
Email Deliverability

Domain Warming Best Practices for 2025

Master domain warming in 2025 to ensure your emails reach inboxes, not spam folders, with effective strategies for authentication and engagement.
Email Infrastructure

Top Strategies for Scaling Email Infrastructure

Explore essential strategies for scaling email infrastructure effectively, ensuring deliverability, compliance, and security while managing high volumes.
Cold Email

Scaling Cold Email With Low-Cost Domains

Learn how to scale cold email campaigns with low-cost domains while maintaining deliverability and controlling expenses.
DNS Setup

Best Practices for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Records

Learn how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC work together to enhance email security and improve deliverability while safeguarding your domain.
Email Infrastructure

Custom Tracking Domain: What It Is & How Does It Work?

Learn how custom tracking domains enhance email deliverability, build trust, and improve analytics for your marketing campaigns.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Email Infrastructure

How Mailbox Rotation Boosts Scalability

Learn how mailbox rotation enhances scalability for cold email campaigns by improving deliverability and protecting sender reputation.
DNS Setup

How DMARC Certification Boosts Email Deliverability

Implementing DMARC certification enhances email deliverability, protects your domain from spoofing, and boosts trust with providers.
Email Infrastructure

Scaling Mailboxes for High-Volume Outreach

Learn how to scale your mailbox infrastructure for high-volume email outreach while maintaining deliverability and sender reputation.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Email Deliverability

IP Warming: Gradual Sending Explained

Learn how gradual IP warming boosts email deliverability and protects your sender reputation with effective strategies and best practices.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Email Infrastructure

Multiple Domains vs. Single Domain for Outreach

Explore the pros and cons of using multiple domains versus a single domain for cold email outreach to enhance deliverability and reputation management.
Email Deliverability

IP Blocklist Lookup vs Domain Blocklist Lookup

Understand the crucial differences between IP and domain blocklist lookups to enhance your email deliverability and protect your sender reputation.
Email Deliverability

How Mailbox Monitoring Improves Cold Email Results

Learn how mailbox monitoring enhances cold email campaigns by improving deliverability, engagement, and sender reputation through real-time tracking.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
DNS Setup

How DNS Automation Simplifies Cold Email Scaling

Learn how DNS automation enhances cold email scaling, streamlining DNS management and improving email deliverability across multiple domains.
Cold Email

How to Benchmark Domain Health for Cold Email

Learn how to assess and improve your domain health for better cold email deliverability, ensuring your messages reach inboxes instead of spam folders.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tutorials & Guides

How to Monitor IP Reputation with Google Postmaster Tools

Learn how to effectively monitor your IP reputation using Google Postmaster Tools to enhance email deliverability and avoid spam filters.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Email Deliverability

How MX Records Impact Email Deliverability

Learn how properly configured MX records influence email deliverability and sender reputation, and discover best practices for management.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager