<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNow\u2026 think about it. In theory, it\u2019s possible that someone else could try and \u201cSpoof\u201d your email address – I.e. they try and send emails that LOOK like they\u2019re coming from your domain\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So the way \u201cthe Internet\u201d protects us against this is through use of \u201cSPF records\u201d within your domains \u201cDNS records\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SPF records TELL the internet which Mail servers are ALLOWED to send emails on behalf of your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As standard you may have an SPF record which is setup as standard when you register your domain or point the nameservers at your hosting account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you DON\u2019T want to do is have MULTIPLE SPF records<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So if you already have an SPF record in your DNS records this SPF record needs to be UPDATED with the Mail servers you\u2019re permitting to send emails on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In your case, if you already send Newsletters via Mailchimp – you should have Mailchimp listed on the spf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you use free gmail, but have configured gmail to also send emails from your domain address, Google\u2019s Mail server needs also to be listed on the SPF record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now in addition, if you have setup Sendgrid – you should also list Sendgrid on the list of permitted senders on the SPF record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if you haven\u2019t done so already, you should most definitely authenticate your domain with Mailchimp in your Mailchimp account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Mailchimp Vs Mailpoet<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIsn\u2019t it just easier to go with Mailpoet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, no\u2026 not really.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mailpoet is just a replacement for Mailchimp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you just configure Mailchimp to send your order notifications instead of WooCommerce – by installing the Mailchimp for WooCommerce plugin and setting up the order notification email in Mailchimp – you\u2019ll largely be in the same positioning as moving to Mailpoet and configuring that to send your order notifications\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This isn\u2019t a \u201csoftware choice\u201d issue – it\u2019s a software configuration issue – and regardless of which service you choose (Mailpoet or Mailchimp) you STILL need to set stuff up properly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So many store owners out there without a clue on the above – yes there\u2019s some technicalities I\u2019ve skimmed over for the purpose of posting on FB – but the steps to solve are all there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I wish WooCommerce would provide some extensive education on this subject as it\u2019s so damned important<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I almost wish WordPress would refuse to send email UNTIL you connected an SMTP server!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Solving Emails Going to Spam For Various Email Servers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>How to stop Sendgrid emails going to spam<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou first need to ensure that you have authenticated your domain with Sendgrid. You then need to make sure that your SPF record is setup correctly, including the Sendgrid Mail Server in the SPF record – giving it permission to send on behalf of your domain in a verified way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure you don’t have more than 1 SPF Record in your DNS records! Additional mail servers should be added to your EXISTING SPF record (you should already have one).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your DNS records will be found either with the host of your website (who probably also hosts your DNS records) or with your domain registrar in some cases. If you’re unsure of what to do, approach someone with technical knowledge around websites – you DON’T need a developer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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