Carlos Ascanio

Customer Success Manager
Carlos leads client success efforts at The Forge, marrying customer-focused onboarding with high-velocity AI outreach execution. Since joining, he's become a go-to author behind data‑driven guides on using AI for prospecting, scale workflows, and comparing market tools. His writing is sharp, tactical, and result-oriented. He tackles complex choices - like picking the right lead gen platforms - and breaks them into clear, actionable takeaways for sales and success teams. With nearly a decade in CS, technical support, and account management, Carlos blends operational rigor with empathetic customer engagement.

Blog posts by Carlos Ascanio

Tools

5 Microsoft 365 Inbox ProvidersYou Must Check

Best Microsoft 365 inbox providers for cold outreach in 2025. Compare Primeforge, Maildoso, Icemail.ai, Zapmail & Inframail with pricing, pros & cons.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Cold Email

Top Behavioral Triggers for B2B Email Personalization

Unlock the power of behavioral triggers to boost B2B email personalization, enhancing engagement and driving conversions through targeted outreach.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
DNS Setup

DNS Setup Checklist for Cold Outreach

Ensure your cold outreach emails land in inboxes by setting up essential DNS records like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC correctly.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Tutorials & Guides

Scaling Outreach: Google Workspace DNS Setup Guide

Learn how to set up DNS for Google Workspace to enhance email deliverability and protect your domain from spam filters.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Tutorials & Guides

How to Track Domain Performance for Cold Email Success

Learn how to track your domain's performance to ensure cold emails reach inboxes, boosting engagement and protecting your sender reputation.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Cold Email

Best Time to Send Cold Emails in 2025

In 2025, mastering the timing of cold emails along with the right infrastructure can dramatically improve your outreach success rates.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Tutorials & Guides

X-Google-DKIM-Signature: How To Add It?

Learn how to configure the X-Google-DKIM-Signature to enhance email security and improve deliverability for your domain.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Cold Email

How Email Signatures Impact Cold Outreach Success

A well-crafted email signature enhances trust and engagement in cold outreach, significantly impacting response rates and deliverability.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
DNS Setup

Microsoft 365 DNS Authentication: Step-by-Step Guide

Secure your emails with Microsoft 365 DNS authentication by implementing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for better deliverability and protection against threats.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Email Infrastructure

How Many Domains Do You Need for Cold Email?

Learn how to effectively manage multiple domains for cold email outreach to improve deliverability and protect your sender reputation.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Reviews

X-Google-DKIM-Signature: How to Add It?

What does X Google DKIM Signature mean in your emails? Learn how to set it up correctly and stop your emails from hitting the spam folder.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Email Deliverability

Email Throttling: What It Is & How It Helps Improve Deliverability

If your emails are landing in spam, email throttling might be the issue. Here’s how to fix it to improve your cold email deliverability and domain health.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Email Infrastructure

Shared vs Private Email Infrastructure: Analysis

Explore the differences between shared and private email infrastructure to determine the best fit for your business's email strategy.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
Email Infrastructure

Cold Email Infrastructure Setup: Complete Guide

Learn how to set up a cold email infrastructure that ensures high deliverability, protects sender reputation, and complies with regulations.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager
DNS Setup

Google Workspace SPF Record: Step-by-Step Setup Guide to Improve Email Deliverability in 2025

Set up your Google Workspace SPF record in 2025. This guide covers setup, testing, common errors, and best practices to improve email deliverability.
Carlos Ascanio
Customer Success Manager