Niels Ouwens

Partner Acceleration Manager
Niels Ouwens leads Partnerships at Salesforge, where he builds and runs the partner ecosystem driving modern outbound growth.

Blog posts by Niels Ouwens

Tutorials & Guides

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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tutorials & Guides

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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tutorials & Guides

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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tutorials & Guides

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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tutorials & Guides

DMARC Alignment: Strict vs Relaxed

Compare relaxed and strict DMARC alignment to balance email deliverability and anti‑spoofing, with setup tips for cold outreach.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration 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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration 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
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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Cold Email

How to Automate Email Personalization at Scale

Automation lets you send thousands of truly personalized, behavior-driven emails without losing quality or hurting deliverability.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
DNS Setup

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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
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
DNS Setup

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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
News

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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Cold Email

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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration 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
Tutorials & Guides

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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
DNS Setup

DNS Setup for Secure Workspace Scaling

Learn how to configure DNS for email scaling, ensuring security and reliability while avoiding common pitfalls like misconfigurations and propagation delays.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Email Infrastructure

How To Reduce The Risk Of Email Infrastructure Burn

Learn practical strategies to mitigate email infrastructure burn and enhance your sender reputation, ensuring successful email campaigns.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Email Infrastructure

Reverse DNS Lookup: Role in Email Deliverability

Learn how reverse DNS lookup affects email deliverability, and why proper configuration is crucial for successful cold email campaigns.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
DNS Setup

How Automated DNS Setup Saves Time and Money

Automated DNS setup streamlines email authentication, improving deliverability, reducing costs, and enhancing security for cold email campaigns.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
DNS Setup

DNS Setup for Cold Email: Avoid Deliverability Risks

Proper DNS setup is crucial for cold email success, ensuring authentication and deliverability while minimizing spam risks.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Email Deliverability

Top 10 Tools for Monitoring Sender Reputation

Enhance your email deliverability by monitoring your sender reputation with these top 10 essential tools tailored for all business sizes.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager

Zapmail Review: 100+ User Review Analysis

Is Zapmail good for cold outreach? This review covers real user feedback, pros, cons, and how it stacks up vs Primeforge.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
DNS Setup

Checklist for Bulk DNS Updates in Cold Outreach

Streamline your cold outreach campaigns with effective bulk DNS updates to boost email deliverability and prevent costly errors.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Reviews

How Many Emails can I send Daily?

How many emails are safe to send daily? This guide explains sending limits, SMTP caps, warm-up tools, and daily volume strategies you can use.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration 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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Email Infrastructure

How to Choose a Mailbox Provider for Cold Outreach

Learn how to select the best mailbox provider for effective cold outreach, focusing on deliverability, scalability, and cost considerations.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tutorials & Guides

Private vs Shared IPs: Impact on Deliverability

Explore the differences between shared and private IPs for email deliverability, and find the right option for your marketing needs.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Email Infrastructure

Why Should You Diversify Your Cold Email Infrastructure

Diversifying your cold email infrastructure boosts deliverability, reduces risks, and enhances campaign performance by using multiple domains and providers.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tutorials & Guides

How to Scale Mailboxes for Cold Email Campaigns

Learn how to effectively scale mailboxes for cold email campaigns to improve deliverability and sender reputation.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration 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.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tools

Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365 for Cold Outreach

Compare Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for cold outreach, focusing on deliverability, email limits, and integration capabilities.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager
Tutorials & Guides

How to Set Up DKIM in Office 365: A Complete Guide

Boost your cold email deliverability in 2025 by setting up DKIM in Office 365. Follow this step-by-step guide to sign your emails, avoid spam and increase open rates.
Niels Ouwens
Partner Acceleration Manager