Email Reputation Checker
Check if your email has the best reputation to send emails.
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The fastest way to check an email reputation
Email Reputation by Mailmeteor helps you check if emails sent are likely to reach inboxes or get flagged as spam. By understanding your email's reputation, you can take steps to improve email deliverability and avoid being marked as spam.
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Questions & answers about Email Reputation
Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about checking email reputation:
What is email reputation?
Email reputation is a score that reflects how trustworthy your email address is. A high reputation means your emails are more likely to land in the inbox instead of the spam folder.
Why does email reputation matter?
A good email reputation improves deliverability, meaning your emails reach the inbox more often. It also helps reduce bounce rates and increases the chances of your emails being opened and read.
How does Mailmeteor's Email Reputation Checker work?
Mailmeteor’s tool checks your email reputation based on three key factors:
- Email configuration - Verifies your domain exists and has well-configured DNS records.
- Quality and risk - Flags spam signals and poor content quality.
- Security and authentication - Make sure your email follows best security practices.
How can I improve my email reputation score?
You can improve your reputation by:
- Setting up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC correctly.
- Avoiding spammy content and misleading subject lines.
- Keeping your list clean to avoid high bounce rates.
- Sending emails consistently without overloading recipients.
What's considered a good email reputation score?
A score between 75 and 100 is excellent. Scores between 50 and 75 are decent but could use some improvement. Anything below 50 means your reputation is weak and might be affecting deliverability.
What can hurt my email reputation?
Common issues that lower your reputation include:
- High bounce rates
- Spam complaints from recipients
- Sending emails to invalid addresses
- Sending too many emails too quickly
What are SPF, DKIM, and DMARC?
- SPF (Sender Policy Framework): Tells mail servers which servers are allowed to send emails on your behalf.
- DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail): Confirms that the email wasn’t altered during transmission.
- DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance): Tells receiving servers what to do with emails that fail SPF or DKIM checks.
Can email verification improve my reputation?
Yes, verifying your list reduces bounce rates and improves reputation. Mailmeteor offers an Email Verification Tool to clean your list and prevent invalid addresses from hurting your score.
Why did my email reputation drop?
A drop in reputation can happen if:
- Your emails are marked as spam.
- You’re sending to invalid or inactive addresses.
- Your SPF, DKIM, or DMARC settings are misconfigured.
- You’ve had a spike in bounce rates or low engagement.
Does email reputation affect all emails from my domain?
Yes. Your email reputation is tied to your domain, so poor reputation on one account can affect the deliverability of emails from the same domain.
Can I check the reputation of any email address?
Yes, Mailmeteor’s Email Reputation Checker lets you test the reputation of any valid email address. Just enter the email and get an instant score.
What's the difference between email reputation and IP reputation?
- Email reputation reflects how trustworthy your email address and domain are.
- IP reputation is tied to the mail server’s IP address. Both impact deliverability, but email reputation is easier to improve through better email practices.
How can Mailmeteor help improve my email reputation?
Mailmeteor helps you build a stronger reputation by:
- Verifying your email list to reduce bounces.
- Tracking opens and clicks to improve engagement.
- Offering detailed insights into your email performance.
How often should I check my email reputation?
It’s smart to check your reputation regularly, especially if you send a lot of emails. Mailmeteor’s Email Reputation Checker makes it easy to monitor your score.
Can I fix a low email reputation?
Yes, you can recover from a low reputation by:
- Cleaning up your email list.
- Fixing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC issues.
- Reducing spam complaints and bounce rates.
- Sending high-quality, relevant emails to engaged contacts.