Email Marketing How-To Articles
Practical how-to guides on email deliverability, automation, list building, and pricing.
How to Send Bulk Email with Postmark's New Bulk API
Postmark's Bulk API sends one message to thousands of recipients in a single call. Here's how to set it up, what it costs, and where it still falls short.
DMARC's New Rulebook: What RFC 9989 Changes for Senders
The IETF replaced RFC 7489 with RFC 9989, 9990 and 9991 in May 2026. Here is what actually changed in DMARC, what didn't, and the records you should fix.
How to Run AWeber Email Marketing From ChatGPT and Claude
AWeber now connects to ChatGPT and Claude. Here's how to set up both, what you can actually do, and where the integration still falls short in 2026.
Email Re-engagement Campaigns: How to Win Back Inactive Subscribers
A step-by-step win-back playbook: define inactivity, build the sequence, pick the right incentive, and clean out subscribers who never come back.
How to Price a Paid Newsletter in 2026
What to charge for a paid newsletter, backed by 2026 benchmarks: the $10/month anchor, pricing by vertical, annual billing, and the platform that fits.
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: The 2026 Email Authentication Setup Guide
Set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC the right way for the 2026 bulk sender rules from Gmail, Yahoo, and Microsoft. A step-by-step guide with the exact DNS records.
ActiveCampaign Active Intelligence: What Autonomous Marketing Does
ActiveCampaign now ships AI that monitors campaigns and suggests actions on its own. Here's what Active Intelligence actually does, what it costs, and where it falls short.
How to Send Email From AI Agents in 2026
A practical guide to wiring AI agents to email in 2026: MCP servers, APIs, domain setup, guardrails, and which provider to pick for safe autonomous sending.
Amazon SES Agent Skills: AI-Assisted Email Development Explained
Amazon SES now ships open-source Agent Skills for Claude Code and Kiro. Here's how they work, how to install them, and the mistakes they prevent.
How to Create Urgency in Email Marketing (Without Cheap Tricks)
Build real urgency in email campaigns using countdown timers, scarcity, and deadlines that convert without burning trust. Tools, tactics, and mistakes to avoid.
Brevo Just Added Warehouse Connectors: What It Means for Email Marketers
Brevo launched native connectors for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery and sFTP on May 7, 2026. Here's what changes and who actually benefits.
Email Tracking Pixels and EU Regulators: The 2026 Rules Explained
France's CNIL and Italy's Garante issued binding 2026 rules on email tracking pixels. Here's what consent, opt-outs, and deadlines mean for senders.
Ecommerce Welcome Emails: Sequence Examples That Convert
Build an ecommerce welcome email sequence that turns first-time signups into buyers. Real timing, copy, tool picks, and the mistakes that flatten conversion.
Kit's New Landing Page Builder: How to Create Pages That Convert in 2026
Kit just launched a rebuilt landing page editor in public beta. Here's how to set up landing pages that feed directly into your email automations—step by step.
15 Proven Ways to Grow Your Email List (With Examples)
15 specific tactics to grow your email list faster — from optimizing existing forms to referral programs and cross-promotions. No paid ads required.
How to Read Your Email Marketing Analytics (Without Being Misled)
Most email marketers read their analytics wrong in 2026. Learn which metrics you can trust, which are broken, and how to build a reporting dashboard that means something.
Designing Emails for Dark Mode: A Practical Guide
Dark mode now accounts for 35%+ of email opens. Learn how to design emails that look great in both light and dark mode without breaking Outlook or Gmail.
Email Marketing and CASL: What Canadian Senders Need to Know
Canada's anti-spam law is stricter than CAN-SPAM and has $10M penalties. Learn what CASL requires, how consent works, and which tools help you stay compliant.
Email Marketing for SaaS Onboarding and Retention
How to build SaaS onboarding email sequences that convert trials to paying users. Step-by-step guide covering triggers, timing, and the tools that make it work.
Transactional vs Marketing Email: What's the Difference?
Transactional and marketing emails follow different rules and need different infrastructure. Here's how to tell them apart and choose the right tool for each.
Mailchimp Is Raising Legacy Plan Prices on April 13: What to Do Now
Mailchimp is hiking legacy plan prices 11-13% for pre-2019 accounts. Here's who's affected, what it costs you, and your real options.
Email Marketing and GDPR: What You Need to Know
GDPR compliance for email marketing explained: consent rules, tracking pixels, lawful basis, and what changed after the ePrivacy Regulation was withdrawn.
Drip Campaigns Explained: What They Are and How to Build One
Learn what drip campaigns are, the 5 types every business needs, and a step-by-step guide to building your first automated email sequence.
Gmail AI Inbox: How It Affects Your Email Marketing
Gmail's Gemini AI now summarizes and prioritizes emails before subscribers see them. Open rates are unreliable — here's how to fix your strategy.
Email Automation for Beginners: What It Is and How to Start
A plain-language guide to email automation. What it is, why it matters, the most common workflows, and which tools make it easiest to get started.
Abandoned Cart Emails: Best Practices and Examples
Learn how to build an abandoned cart email sequence that recovers lost sales. Covers timing, copy, tool recommendations, and the mistakes that kill conversions.
How to Switch Email Marketing Tools Without Losing Subscribers
A step-by-step guide to migrating between email marketing platforms. What transfers, what does not, and how to avoid the common mistakes that cost subscribers and revenue.
AI in Email Marketing: What's Actually Useful
AI promises to transform email marketing, but most of it is hype. Here's what AI features genuinely improve results — and which tools do them well.
Email Copywriting: How to Write Emails People Actually Read
Learn how to write marketing emails that get opened, read, and clicked. Practical techniques for subject lines, hooks, body copy, and CTAs with real examples.
How to Clean Your Email List (And Why It Matters)
A step-by-step guide to removing bad addresses, re-engaging inactive subscribers, and protecting your sender reputation before it costs you.
A/B Testing Email Campaigns: A Practical Guide
Learn how to run A/B tests that genuinely improve email results. Covers what to test, sample sizes, timing, statistical significance, and the most common mistakes.
B2B Email Marketing: Strategies That Actually Work
B2B email marketing requires a different playbook than B2C. Here's how to build lists, segment audiences, write emails that land, and choose the right tools.
How Often Should You Send Marketing Emails?
Find your optimal email sending frequency with data-backed guidance for e-commerce, SaaS, newsletters, and service businesses. Includes key signals to watch.
Email Marketing Metrics: Which Numbers Actually Matter
Most email dashboards show 15+ metrics. Only a handful drive real decisions. Here's which to track, what good looks like, and what to do when numbers move.
Email Personalization: Beyond Just Using First Names
Learn how to personalize emails beyond {first_name} with segmentation, behavioral triggers, dynamic content, and AI tools. Practical guide with real examples.
How to Write a Welcome Email Sequence That Converts
Learn how to build a welcome email sequence that turns new subscribers into customers. Includes timing, structure, and real examples for each email.
How to Monetize Your Email Newsletter
Turn your newsletter into a revenue stream. Covers paid subscriptions, sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and which platforms make each model easiest.
Mailchimp Free Plan: Current Limits and Best Alternatives
Mailchimp cut its free plan to 250 contacts and removed automation. See exactly what changed, the new limits, and the best free alternatives.
Email Marketing ROI: How to Measure and Improve It
Email marketing returns $36 for every $1 spent. Learn how to calculate your ROI, track the right metrics, and use proven strategies to improve results.
Email Segmentation: How to Send the Right Message to the Right People
Learn how email segmentation boosts open rates by 14% and drives more conversions. Step-by-step guide to building segments that actually work.
How to Write Email Subject Lines That Get Opened
Proven subject line formulas, A/B testing strategies, and mistakes to avoid. Learn what makes subscribers click with 10 ready-to-use templates.
How to Choose the Right Email Marketing Tool
A practical framework for choosing the best email marketing tool for your business. Compare features, pricing, and ease of use to find your perfect match.
Email Marketing Automation: Complete Guide
Learn how to set up email marketing automation that works. From welcome sequences to advanced workflows, this guide covers strategy, tools, and best practices.
Email Deliverability: What It Is & How to Improve It
Understand what affects email deliverability and learn proven strategies to reach the inbox. Covers authentication, list hygiene, content, and the best tools.
Email Marketing Pricing Compared: What You'll Actually Pay
A transparent breakdown of email marketing pricing across top platforms. See real costs at every list size, hidden fees, and tips for getting the best value.
How to Build an Email List from Scratch
Proven strategies for building an email list from zero. Learn about lead magnets, signup forms, landing pages, and the tools that make list building easy.