Manually warming up your email account is crucial for maintaining a strong reputation with email service providers (ESPs).
1. Select Your Audience CarefullyKick-off the process by using the email accounts you own, like your personal Gmail or an old Hotmail account from school. To effectively warm up your email-sending capabilities, you'll need assistance from others.
Talk to friends, family and colleagues who are willing to help. The goal is to have a diverse range of accounts to interact with, enabling you to build your reputation across various ESPs.
2. Gradually Increase Your Sending VolumeResist the urge to send emails to your entire contact list all at once. Instead, start slow and gradually increase your sending volume over time.
Incrementally escalating your email frequency allows for a seamless integration, helping you gain familiarity and trust with both recipients and ESPs.
3. Foster EngagementEncourage the recipients of your emails to open, reply, and mark your messages as important. Their engagement is a crucial aspect of the warm-up process. If any of your emails end up in a spam folder, ask the recipient to move it to their inbox and mark it as safe.
4. Be Patient and PersistentAlthough manually warming up your email account is free, it requires time, patience, and understanding from your friends and family.
By adhering to these steps, you'll improve your
email deliverability and maximize the effectiveness of your outreach efforts.