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Sending test emails with Swaks - Sendamatic Learn how to send test emails from the command line using swaks, the Swiss Army Knife for SMTP.

Ever need to send a quick test email from the command line? Check out our guide to using Swaks, the Swiss Army Knife for SMTP - super handy for devs and email nerds.

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#EmailTesting #Swaks #DevLife

August 2025 email news roundup - Sendamatic What's been happening in the world of email? Yahoo slash email storage quotas from 1TB to 20GB, Orange.fr tightens email compliance rates, Spamhaus go hard on cold emailing, and more.

What's been happening in the world of email this month?

Yahoo slash email storage quotas by 98%, Orange.fr tightens email compliance rates, Spamhaus go hard on cold emailing, and more.

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#EmailNews #Email

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The team are here for an impromptu standup #cats #CatsOfBluesky

Blog | Spamhaus’ take on Cold Emailing…AKA spam | Resources In this article we define cold emailing from our perspective, share concerns about its misuse, particularly in B2B communication, and highlight the organizations enabling it.

Cold email in 2025? B2B cold outreach is increasingly considered to be spam now. Quality and genuine engagement matter more than ever. #EmailMarketing #B2B #Spam

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Orange.fr tightens email compliance: Spam complaint threshold dropping from 1% to 0.6% (mid-Aug 2025), with plans to reach 0.3%, matching Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft - part of a positive broader industry shift.

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#Email #EmailMarketing #DataProtection

TalkTalk to Delete Free Email Accounts: Update for Email Senders » emailexpert A critical deadline is approaching that requires attention from email marketers, particularly those with subscribers in the United Kingdom. TalkTalk, a

TalkTalk begins shutting down its free legacy email services from July 28, ending free access for thousands of ex-customers (talktalk.net, tiscali.co.uk, etc).

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#TalkTalk #TechNews"

Accessibility Report 2025 | Email Markup Consortium Email Markup Consortium Accessibility Report - 2025

emailmarkup.org say that 99.89% of HTML emails have accessibility issues in 2025. Accessibility isn’t just a nice-to-have, it provides a better experience for everyone. #a11y #EmailAccessibility

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Gmail's new 'Manage subscriptions' tool will help declutter your inbox | TechCrunch Google announced on Tuesday that it's launching a new Gmail feature that is designed to help users easily manage their subscriptions and declutter their inbox.

Google is launching a new Gmail feature to help users easily manage their mailing list subscriptions. Users will be able to manage their subscription emails in one place and quickly unsubscribe from the ones they no longer want to receive.

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#Email #Gmail #TechNews

Not at the moment, but I can recommend @blogtrottr.com as an easy way to get any new blog posts sent to your email.

Can I email… Support tables for HTML and CSS in emails

"Can I Email?" is a great tool for email developers; see which email clients support layout, accessibility, performance, and internationalisation features - essential for building better, more inclusive emails. www.caniemail.com #EmailMarketing #Accessibility #a11y

I've been looking into SMTP options for a project that might be up and running in a month or so - not using any just yet but I really like how simple @sendamatic.net seems. I'm far from an expert on this but it has really nice documentation too, easy to understand and find what you need.

Deliveries and Opens and Clicks We can make your email strategy and delivery better

Ever wondered what really counts as an email "open"? Hint: it’s not always what it seems. WttW breaks down the complexities of delivery, opens, and clicks - and why engagement is tricky to measure. wordtothewise.com/2024/06/deli...

#EmailMarketing #EmailTips

Soon there'll be no more need to code email templates like it’s 1999 - starting April 2026, Microsoft will begin transitioning from Classic Outlook to the new Outlook.

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#Microsoft365 #Outlook #NewOutlook

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Email volumes continue to grow - an estimated 376.4 billion will be sent per day in 2025, and 54% of those will be read on mobile. ✉️

#EmailMarketing #DigitalTrends #Email #TransactionalEmail

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DMARC is a crucial defence against email spoofing, yet adoption remains low: only about 8% of domains have a valid DMARC record in place. Some TLDs are making better progress - nearly 40% of .uk domains have valid DMARC 🇬🇧

#EmailSecurity #DMARC #Cybersecurity

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Mail Check Mail Check, part of the Active Cyber Defence programme, assists with email security configuration and reporting.

Great news for UK organisations! 🇬🇧 The #NCSC Mail Check service, part of their Active Cyber Defence programme, is now available free to any UK organisation. www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/... #CyberSecurity #EmailSecurity

Differentiating SPF ~allnand -all: Soft fail vs hard fail in an SPF record - dmarcian

What’s the difference between ~all and -all in your #SPF record, and when should you use each? While they may seem to have similar outcomes, the choice can significantly impact your email delivery and security. Check out our article to learn more! dmarcian.com/what-is-the-... #EmailAuthentication

Is this the end of "no-reply" email addresses? Microsoft’s recommendations for reply-capable sender addresses may soon become requirements for all high-volume senders.

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#EmailMarketing #EmailDeliverability #NoReply #InboxSecurity #Microsoft365

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Don't panic! It's #TowelDay. Thank you #DouglasAdams, you most hoopiest of froods 🚀 🌌 👍

Are Your Emails Ready for the European Accessibility Act? 2025 Is the Deadline » emailexpert The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is no longer a future consideration. By 28 June 2025, all businesses offering digital products and services in the

By June 28, 2025, emails sent to EU audiences must comply with the #EuropeanAccessibilityAct. Accessible emails aren't just legal requirements - they boost engagement and inclusivity. 🇪🇺

#EmailAccessibility #EAA2025 #DigitalAccessibility #a11y #Accessibility

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That's right, by deliberately not offering features like that we can use a simpler infrastructure, and pass the savings on to customers. People are always welcome to use their own list management software on top of our platform of course :)

Email is often seen as a mature technology, however the only true constant in the digital world is change.

opt-in to receiving blog update emails, and you provide an easy way for them to opt out again, you'll be fine (2/2)

Good question! There's an important distinction here: transactional emails are triggered by specific user actions (password resets, purchases, etc.) while automatic blog updates would be classified more like newsletters / marketing email. However as long as users specifically (1/2)

Transactional Emails: 10 Tips for Driving More Value and Engagement Transactional emails are a

Did you know transactional emails get opened 3x more than marketing messages? A little personalisation and thoughtfulness in these everyday emails goes a long way toward building lasting relationships.

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#EmailMarketing #TransactionalEmail #CustomerExperience #EmailTips

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Sendamatic senior staff manager Catface The Destroyer denies all knowledge.

#cats #CatsOfBluesky

From today, Microsoft is enforcing DMARC for high-volume email senders, to boost inbox security, reduce spam, phishing, and spoofing threats targeting consumer mail users.

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#EmailSecurity #SPF #DKIM #DMARC #EmailAuthentication #Cybersecurity

Everyone - from brands to inbox providers - can help reduce the carbon footprint of email. Let’s make sustainability a priority in our digital strategies! 🌍📧 #EmailMarketing #Sustainability

Email Marketing Tools: Alternatives to Litmus and Validity After the Acquisition » emailexpert As industry consolidation continues, what options do email marketers have in the wake of the Litmus acquisition?

Following Validity's recent acquisition of #Litmus and the resulting layoffs, many email professionals are exploring new tools for email testing and optimisation. EmailExpert reviews alternatives:

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#EmailDev #EmailTools #TransactionalEmail #EmailMarketing #email

2025 Guide to Creating Accessible Emails Learn how to design, write, and code emails that are accessible to all. Use actionable tips to create inclusive, impactful email experiences.

Accessibility in email design isn't just good practice - it's essential for reaching all your audience. Improve readability and engagement with inclusive design. www.litmus.com/blog/ultimat...

#emailaccessibility #a11y #accessibility #emailmarketing #email