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Mike Okitch · 10-09-2004, 11:32 PM

There are no foolproof methods to have your newsletter delivered into every email boxes out there.

But maybe a few of those things will help.

-See that your host isn't blacklisted. If someone else has used your host for spamming in the past, it may affect the deliverability of your newsletter.

-There are keywords that anti spam software use. Try to avoid using them. I no longer have a list of the keywords but it should be easy to google one.

-Your subscribers on free email services such as hotmail and yahoo will most certainly have your newsletter delivered. Unfortunately, it probably will be in the junk mail folder. If you can, get a real ISP address from your subscribers. If you can't, try to notify them of the situation. AOL has the very same problem.

-Clean headers. Avoid words such as "free", "click here", etc. Same with subject lines.

-I'm not familiar with your php script writing skills so I can't comment on your qualifications. But scripts are available and are affordable. I would save myself the hassle.

10-09-2004, 11:32 PM
Mike Okitch Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Posts: 4,126	There are no foolproof methods to have your newsletter delivered into every email boxes out there. But maybe a few of those things will help. -See that your host isn't blacklisted. If someone else has used your host for spamming in the past, it may affect the deliverability of your newsletter. -There are keywords that anti spam software use. Try to avoid using them. I no longer have a list of the keywords but it should be easy to google one. -Your subscribers on free email services such as hotmail and yahoo will most certainly have your newsletter delivered. Unfortunately, it probably will be in the junk mail folder. If you can, get a real ISP address from your subscribers. If you can't, try to notify them of the situation. AOL has the very same problem. -Clean headers. Avoid words such as "free", "click here", etc. Same with subject lines. -I'm not familiar with your php script writing skills so I can't comment on your qualifications. But scripts are available and are affordable. I would save myself the hassle. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.