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Email Infrastructure

How to Set Follow-Up Cadence for Cold Emails

Use the 3-7-7 rule to set cold email follow-ups: send the first follow-up at 3 days, space others weekly, segment prospects, automate sequences, and track metrics.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Rotate IPs for High-Volume Campaigns

Distribute email traffic across multiple IPs to boost inbox placement, cut bounces, and protect sender reputation with proven rotation and authentication practices.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Microsoft 365 SMTP Settings for Cold Outreach

Use smtp.office365.com (Port 587, STARTTLS), enable SMTP AUTH and SPF/DKIM/DMARC, warm up mailboxes, and follow Microsoft sending limits to boost deliverability.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How Domain Rotation Improves Deliverability

Spread sends across multiple domains, configure SPF/DKIM/DMARC, warm up addresses, and use automation to reduce spam flags and boost inbox placement.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How Engagement Rates Impact Deliverability

Learn how opens, clicks, replies, list quality, and authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) influence inbox placement and how to improve deliverability.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Google Workspace Integration: Key DNS Settings

Guide to Google Workspace DNS: configure MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC correctly, avoid SPF lookup issues, verify domain ownership, and speed setup with automation.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

DNS Troubleshooting Checklist for Cold Email

Step-by-step DNS checklist to fix SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX, PTR and IP reputation issues that block cold emails and improve inbox placement.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Ultimate Guide to Hybrid Email Infrastructure

Use a hybrid email stack—private domains, mixed providers, and strict authentication—to scale outreach while protecting your sender reputation.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

DKIM Best Practices for Outreach

DKIM is essential for outreach—use 2048-bit keys, publish correct DNS TXT records, align with SPF/DMARC, rotate keys regularly, and monitor deliverability.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Reviews

We Purchased 30 Mailboxes from Inboxkit: Here's Our Review

We tested InboxKit to see if it really improves cold email deliverability. Here’s a full review—setup, pricing, pros, cons, and best InboxKit alternative.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Tools

5 Best Inboxkit Alternatives & Competitors for Google/Outlook Mailboxes

Looking for Google or Outlook inboxes without DNS or warm-up hassle? Here are the 5 best Inboxkit alternatives for faster setup, better control, and scale.
Tools

We Tried 5 Maildoso Alternatives for Google Mailboxes

Looking for Google Workspace inboxes instead of Maildoso’s built-in ones? Here are the 5 best Maildoso alternatives for better control, pricing, and deliverability.
Tools

5 Best Hypertide Alternatives & Competitors for Google/Microsoft Mailboxes

Looking for Hypertide alternatives? Compare 5 tools like Primeforge, Maildoso, and Zapmail for better inbox scaling, pricing, deliverability, and automation.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Reviews

In-depth Hypertide Review: 5 Things To Know Before Investing

Hypertide automates cold email infrastructure setup across Google, Microsoft, and Entra in hours—no VAs, DNS work, or shared inbox risks. Worth it?
Email Infrastructure

Cold Email Analytics: Open And Click Rates

Compare cold email open and click benchmarks, set up tracking and deliverability, and use testing and personalization to improve CTR and replies.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Personalize Cold Emails for Buyer Personas

Tailor cold outreach with buyer personas: research prospects, write targeted subject lines and CTAs, scale with templates, and A/B test for higher replies.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Checklist for Buying Domains for Email Outreach

Checklist to buy, verify, and configure domains for email outreach: pick aged .coms, check history, set SPF/DKIM/DMARC, warm up, and use multiple domains.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Ultimate Guide to Demographic Data for Email Personalization

Demographic data is the backbone of email personalization: ethical collection, smart segmentation, and reliable delivery boost engagement and ROI.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

DNS Setup for Better Microsoft 365 IP Reputation

Properly configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC in Microsoft 365 to protect your IP reputation and keep emails out of spam.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Microsoft 365 Cold Email Setup: FAQ

Step-by-step Microsoft 365 cold email setup: choose plans, configure SPF/DKIM/DMARC, warm up mailboxes, scale across domains, and ensure CAN-SPAM compliance.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Tools

10 Best Inbox Placement Tools To Improve Deliverability

Compare the 10 best inbox placement tools to test deliverability, warm up mailboxes, monitor reputation, and keep emails out of spam easily now.!
Email Infrastructure

DKIM for Cold Email Campaigns

How DKIM authentication boosts cold email inbox placement: setup steps, 2048-bit keys, DNS records, testing, and ongoing monitoring.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Tools

5 Best Prewarmed MS365 Mailboxes For Cold Outreach (2025)

Discover the 5 best prewarmed MS365 mailboxes for cold outreach in 2025. Compare Primeforge, Zapmail, LiteMail, and more to launch faster.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Configure DMARC for Maximum Security

Step-by-step DMARC setup: verify SPF/DKIM, monitor RUA/RUF reports, and phase policies from none to reject to secure your domain and preserve deliverability.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

DMARC Alignment: Strict vs Relaxed

Compare relaxed and strict DMARC alignment to balance email deliverability and anti‑spoofing, with setup tips for cold outreach.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

GDPR Compliance for Email Outreach

A practical guide to GDPR-compliant email outreach covering lawful bases, transparency, opt-outs, secure infrastructure, and documentation for EU contacts.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Set Up DMARC for Spoofing Protection

Step-by-step DMARC setup to stop domain spoofing: configure SPF and DKIM, monitor reports, and gradually enforce quarantine and reject policies.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

SPF Record Configuration for Google Workspace and MS365

Create a single SPF TXT record for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365—combine includes, avoid DNS lookup limits, and test DNS for reliable email delivery.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Scaling Cold Email: Managing Multiple Accounts

Protect sender reputation and boost deliverability by using multiple mailboxes and domains, authenticating DNS (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), warming accounts, and tracking metrics.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Check If a Domain Is Blacklisted

Check if your domain or sending IP is blacklisted, verify SPF/DKIM/DMARC, identify root causes, and submit delisting requests to restore deliverability.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

DNS Record Management Checklist for Outreach

Separate outreach domains and strict SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup are essential to avoid spam blocks and protect your sender reputation.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Cold Email

Why are my emails going to spam? 6 Quick Way To Fix It

Wondering why your emails go to spam? Learn the most common causes and 6 quick fixes to improve deliverability, trust, and inbox placement instantly.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Reviews

Google Workspace Email Deliverability: Good or Bad? Our Detailed Insight

Is Google Workspace email deliverability actually good? Learn how Google scores senders, why emails go to spam, and how to fix issues.
Tools

5 Best Prewarmed Google Workspace/Gsuite Mailboxes (2025)

Looking for pre-warmed Google Workspace mailboxes? Compare 5 top providers with ready-to-send inboxes, stronger deliverability, pricing, and use cases in 2025.
Email Infrastructure

Why High Spam Complaints Hurt Deliverability

High spam complaint rates cripple sender reputation and inbox placement, risking throttling or blacklisting — fix with authentication, list hygiene, and warm-up.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Tools

5 Best Mailpool Alternatives For Google & Microsoft Mailboxes

Looking for Mailpool alternatives? Compare the 5 best tools for creating and scaling Google Workspace & Microsoft 365 inboxes with faster setup, better deliverability, and more control.
Email Infrastructure

How ESP Matching Boosts Deliverability for AI SDRs

ESP matching routes AI SDR outreach through recipients' ESPs to improve inbox placement, reduce bounces, and strengthen sender reputation with multi‑ESP routing.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Automate Email Personalization at Scale

Automation lets you send thousands of truly personalized, behavior-driven emails without losing quality or hurting deliverability.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Microsoft 365 DKIM: Common Issues and Fixes

Fix DKIM failures: verify CNAMEs, wait for DNS propagation, rotate keys, and prevent post-signature email edits to restore email deliverability.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Deliverability

Google Workspace Email Deliverability: Good or Bad? Our Detailed Insight

Wondering if Google Workspace inboxes your emails or pushes them to spam? Learn what affects deliverability, limits, and how Primeforge fixes it fast.
Akvilė Marčiukaitytė
Senior Customer Success Manager
Email Infrastructure

SPF Record Setup: 5 Steps

Create a single SPF TXT record in five steps: list senders, build SPF syntax, publish in DNS, and verify to stop spoofing and improve delivery.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Reviews

In-depth Mailpool Review: Is It Worth It for Google & MS Mailboxes?

Mailpool review 2025: Can it build Google & Microsoft inboxes at scale? See features, pricing, pros/cons, results, and a Primeforge comparison.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Reviews

In-depth Inboxlogy Review: Is It Worth It for Google & Microsoft Mailboxes?

Inboxology review 2025 — build Google & Microsoft cold email infrastructure 50–60% cheaper. Compare pricing, pros, cons, and why Primeforge may work better.
Email Infrastructure

Multi-Domain Management: Tips for Scaling Email Outreach

Use multiple domains, proper SPF/DKIM/DMARC, gradual warm-up, and monitoring to scale email outreach while protecting sender reputation.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Top Data Points for Personalizing Follow-Up Emails

Use job title, firmographics, engagement, purchase and browsing signals to personalize follow-up emails for higher opens, clicks and conversions.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

IP Rotation Mistakes to Avoid in Outreach

Learn the common IP rotation mistakes in email outreach and how to avoid them for better deliverability and sender reputation.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Formal vs. Casual Tone in Cold Emails

Understanding the right tone in cold emails can significantly boost response rates, tailored to your audience's expectations.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Follow-Up Email Timing: What Works Best

Learn optimal timing strategies for follow-up emails that boost response rates and maintain professional relationships.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Fix SPF Authentication Failures

Learn how to diagnose and fix SPF authentication failures to improve your email deliverability and maintain a strong sender reputation.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Bulk DNS Updates: Tools for Scaling Email Outreach

Streamline your email outreach with bulk DNS update tools that automate configurations, enhance deliverability, and save time.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

DKIM Setup: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to set up DKIM to enhance email deliverability and secure your domain against spoofing attacks with this step-by-step guide.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Why Email Volume Balancing Matters for Deliverability

Email volume balancing is essential for improving deliverability and maintaining a strong sender reputation, especially for businesses relying on email campaigns.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Bulk DNS Setup for Shared Mailboxes in Outreach

Learn how to efficiently manage bulk DNS setups for shared mailboxes in outreach campaigns to enhance email deliverability.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Top 6 Cold Email Templates for Industry-Specific Personas

Explore six tailored cold email templates designed for various industries, focusing on personalization, pain points, and effective outreach strategies.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Common DKIM and DMARC Mistakes Hurting Deliverability

Misconfigured DKIM and DMARC settings can severely impact email deliverability. Learn common mistakes and best practices to enhance your email success.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Configuring Throttling for Cold Outreach

Learn how to effectively configure email throttling for cold outreach to improve deliverability and protect your sender reputation.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Reviews

Ultimate AgentMail Review: Is It Worth an Email Provider for AI Agents?

In-depth AgentMail review for AI builders: features, pricing, pros, cons, and when to choose it for API-first email infrastructure.
Tools

10 Best Cold Email Infrastructure Providers or Tools To Scale Your Outbound

Discover 10 best cold email infrastructure tools for domains, DNS, warm-up, and safe scaling so founders, sales teams, and agencies avoid spam.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Reviews

We Tried Aerosend To Setup 30 Email Accounts: Here's Our Review

Read our detailed Aerosend review — setup time, deliverability, pricing, pros and cons — and why Primeforge is a faster, easier alternative for scaling cold email.
Cold Email

How to Setup Cold Email Infrastructure To Scale on Autopilot

Learn how to build and automate your cold email infrastructure for safe, scalable outreach using domains, DNS, warm-ups, and tools like Primeforge.
Email Deliverability

Top 5 Pre-Warmed Email Accounts Providers in 2025

Discover the 5 best pre-warmed email account providers in 2025 for instant inbox-ready outreach, higher deliverability, and faster cold email campaigns.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Email Infrastructure

How Multi-IP DNS Boosts Email Deliverability

Multi-IP DNS enhances email deliverability by distributing traffic, protecting sender reputation, and ensuring scalability for outreach campaigns.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

The Power of Diversification: Why AI SDRs Need Multi-ESP Email Infrastructure

Explore the advantages of a multi-ESP email infrastructure for AI SDRs, enhancing deliverability and reducing campaign risks.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

DNS Verification Checklist for Mailboxes

Ensure your emails reach inboxes by following this comprehensive DNS verification checklist for mailboxes, avoiding common pitfalls and enhancing deliverability.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

DKIM Authentication: Complete Guide

Learn how DKIM authentication secures email communications, enhances deliverability, and protects against spoofing and phishing attacks.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Multi-Domain SPF Setup in Microsoft 365

Learn how to effectively manage SPF records for multiple domains in Microsoft 365 to enhance email security and deliverability.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Segment Buyer Personas for Cold Outreach

Learn how to effectively segment buyer personas for cold outreach to improve engagement, open rates, and conversions.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Google Workspace vs. MS365: Security Comparison

Explore the security features of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 to find the best email platform for your business's cold outreach needs.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

5 Common Personalization Mistakes in Cold Emails

Learn about common mistakes in cold email personalization and how to avoid them to improve engagement and maintain credibility.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

7 Ways to Reduce Spam Complaints

Learn effective strategies to minimize spam complaints and enhance email deliverability for successful campaigns.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

SPF, DKIM, DMARC: Key Differences Explained

Understand how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC work together to protect your email domain from spoofing and phishing, enhancing security and deliverability.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Set Up DMARC for Regulatory Compliance

Implementing DMARC is essential for protecting your email domain and ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA and GLBA.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

The Google EDU Crackdown and What It Means for Cold Emailers

Google is suspending EDU, nonprofit, and legacy mailboxes sold by resellers. Learn why cold emailers are losing inboxes - and how Primeforge provides fully compliant Google & MS365 mailboxes built to last.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

DMARC Policy Modes: None, Quarantine, Reject

Explore the three DMARC policy modes—None, Quarantine, and Reject—to enhance email security and protect against spoofing and phishing.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Why Warm-Up Matters for Microsoft 365 Mailboxes

Learn why warming up your Microsoft 365 mailbox is crucial for email deliverability and how to do it effectively to avoid spam issues.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

MFA Setup for Microsoft 365 Accounts

Learn how to set up multi-factor authentication for Microsoft 365 accounts to enhance security and protect your email operations from breaches.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

SPF Record Best Practices for Agencies

Learn best practices for managing SPF records to enhance email deliverability and maintain client trust in your agency's email campaigns.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

7 Personalization Tips for Cold Emails by Industry

Learn how to personalize cold emails for different industries to enhance engagement and improve deliverability with the right infrastructure.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Cold Email Metrics: Follow-Up Performance Analysis

Unlock the potential of your cold email campaigns with effective follow-up strategies and dedicated infrastructure to boost engagement and deliverability.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Gradual IP Warm-Up: Best Practices for New Senders

Learn best practices for gradually warming up a new IP address to enhance email deliverability and build a strong sender reputation.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Troubleshoot SPF, DKIM, and DMARC in Google Workspace

Learn how to troubleshoot SPF, DKIM, and DMARC in Google Workspace to enhance email deliverability and protect your domain's reputation.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Tools

7 Best Cold Email Infrastructure Tools To Maximize Deliverability

We listed 7 best cold email infrastructure tools: Primeforge, Infraforge, Mailforge, Warmforge, Mailreach, Mailscale, and Superwave AI
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Email Infrastructure

Microsoft 365 OAuth Setup Guide

Learn how to securely set up Microsoft 365 OAuth for email authentication, enhancing security and compliance in your email campaigns.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Tools

5 Best F60 Host Alternatives & Competitors To Buy Google/Microsoft Mailboxes

Looking for F60 Host alternatives? We tried the 5 top options to buy Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 mailboxes. See pricing, features, pros & cons.
Email Infrastructure

Soft vs. Hard Bounces: Key Differences

Learn the crucial differences between soft and hard bounces, how they affect your email deliverability, and strategies to manage them effectively.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

GDPR Compliance for Cold Email Domains

Learn how to navigate GDPR compliance for cold email campaigns, including managing consent, DNS settings, and data security.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Best Cold Email Infrastructure Providers in 2025

Explore the top cold email infrastructure providers of 2025, comparing their deliverability, scalability, and pricing for effective email outreach.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

API DNS Setup for Cold Email Campaigns

Enhance cold email deliverability with API-driven DNS automation, ensuring accurate configurations for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records across multiple domains.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Cold Email Scaling: Shared vs. Private Infrastructure

Choosing between shared and private email infrastructure can impact your cold email campaigns. Discover the pros and cons of each to optimize your strategy.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

DMARC Policy Errors: Troubleshooting Guide

Learn how to troubleshoot DMARC policy errors, enhance email security, and ensure proper configuration for effective domain protection.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Reviews

Ultimate ScaledMail Review: 5 Pros & Cons To Know Before Investing

Wondering if ScaledMail is worth it in 2025? This review covers its features, pricing, pros & cons, deliverability limits, and why Primeforge may be a better alternative for scaling cold outreach.
Email Infrastructure

How to Check If Your Domain Is Blacklisted

Learn how to check if your domain is blacklisted, resolve issues, and prevent future blacklisting to maintain your email reputation.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

SPF Record Setup for Google Workspace

Learn how to set up SPF records for Google Workspace to enhance email deliverability and protect your domain from spoofing.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Tutorials & Guides

Why is My Google Account Suspended: 6 Ways You Can Restore

Why is my Google account suspended? This guide explains the reasons and shows 'X' practical recovery methods you can use right now.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Email Infrastructure

Best Practices for Encrypting External Emails in Microsoft 365

Learn how to effectively encrypt external emails in Microsoft 365 using various methods to protect sensitive information.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Configure SPF Records for Cold Outreach

Learn how to set up SPF records to enhance email deliverability and protect your domain from spoofing and phishing attacks.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Shared vs Private IPs: Cost Breakdown

Explore the differences between shared and private IPs for email campaigns, focusing on cost, control, and deliverability to optimize your strategy.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Common Google Workspace DKIM Errors and Fixes

Learn about common DKIM errors in Google Workspace and effective solutions to ensure your emails are authenticated and delivered successfully.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

How To Clean Email Lists For Better Deliverability

Improve your email deliverability and sender reputation by effectively cleaning your email lists and managing subscriber engagement.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager
Email Infrastructure

Scaling Cold Emails Without Throttling Issues

Learn how to scale cold email campaigns effectively without throttling issues by implementing best practices and using specialized infrastructure.
Jaimin Kapadia
Content & Communication Manager