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Email Deliverability Expert Needed – Fix Emails Going to Spam We are a business magazine and media company that regularly conducts cold email outreach to business leaders, CEOs, founders, and companies. Currently, many of our cold outreach emails are landing in Spam/Junk folders instead of the Inbox. We are looking for an experienced Email Deliverability Expert who can identify the root cause and help us fix the issue. What We Need: Audit our current email/domain setup Check and properly configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Check domain and sender reputation Identify reasons for emails landing in Spam Review our current cold outreach setup and email-sending practices Improve Gmail, Outlook and other major mailbox provider deliverability Recommend the right sending/warm-up strategy Check DNS, authentication, alignment and other technical issues Test inbox placement and provide a deliverability report Recommend improvements to our email content and sending process Help us establish a sustainable cold outreach system for long-term use We are not looking for someone who simply sends bulk emails. We need someone with strong technical knowledge of email deliverability, DNS, authentication, sender reputation, spam filtering and cold outreach. Preferred Experience: Experience with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Instantly, Smartlead, Lemlist, Mailreach, GlockApps, Mail-Tester, Google Postmaster Tools, or similar platforms would be an advantage. Deliverables: Complete email deliverability audit SPF/DKIM/DMARC verification and correction Domain/sender reputation analysis Spam-placement diagnosis Recommended warm-up and sending strategy Inbox-placement testing Clear report explaining the issues and solutions Guidance for maintaining good deliverability going forward We are looking for someone who can fix the underlying problem rather than provide a temporary solution. Please include your previous email deliverability experience, tools you have worked with, examples/results from similar projects, estimated turnaround time, and your price in your proposal. Long-term collaboration is possible if the initial project is successful.
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Hi there, I see your business magazine's cold outreach emails are landing in Spam — that's costing you leads. I specialize in exactly this: diagnosing why legitimate business emails get flagged and fixing the root cause permanently. What I'll do: ✅ Full SPF/DKIM/DMARC audit with DNS health check and corrections ✅ Domain/sender reputation analysis with recommendations to restore inbox placement ✅ Cold outreach strategy review — warm-up scheduling, sending limits, content hygiene ✅ Inbox placement testing across Gmail, Outlook and major providers with a detailed report ✅ Backup all current DNS/authentication records before making any changes I've fixed this exact problem dozens of times — email auth failures, poor reputation, and spam routing for businesses doing legitimate outreach. ✅ Email deliverability: SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNS authentication ✅ Mail infrastructure: Microsoft 365, Exchange, Google Workspace ✅ Tools: GlockApps, Mail-Tester, Google Postmaster Tools, Instantly, Smartlead ✅ DNS and mail server configuration ✅ Microsoft® Certified: MCSA | MCSE | MCT ✅ 300+ projects delivered, 280+ five-star reviews Which sending platform are you currently using — Instantly, Smartlead, Lemlist, or something else? Also, do you have access to your domain registrar for DNS changes? I can deliver in 2 day(s) for 6500 INR and can start right now.
₹6,500 INR in 2 days
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Hello, I have 10 years of experience in improving email deliverability for businesses. I can help identify and fix the root causes of your spam issues. I will audit your email/domain setup and configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Your domain/sender reputation will be analyzed to ensure optimal placement in Inboxes. I will recommend strategies for sending/warming up emails sustainably. Deliverables include a comprehensive report and guidance for future outreach. Regards, VishnuLal NB*
₹2,500 INR in 1 day
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With 8+ years of experience under my belt, I have accumulated a robust knowledge of DNS, which aligns perfectly with your project's needs. My wide-ranging expertise includes proficiently configuring SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, and I am well versed in analyzing domain and sender reputation - essential for tackling the issue of emails being marked as spam. Moreover, I have a deep understanding of the technical aspects of email deliverability, sender reputation, and spam filtering that will allow me to effectively identify the root cause behind your emails landing in spam folders. I also have extensive experience working with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 which will be instrumental in improving your Gmail, Outlook, and overall mailbox provider deliverability. My goal is not just to provide a temporary solution but to fix the underlying problem while establishing a sustainable cold outreach system for your long-term use. My diligence will be reflected in my audit report detailing identified issues, deliverability improvement strategies, and recommendations for enhancing your email content and sending process. Together, we can build an effective solution that ensures your emails consistently land where they should- in the recipient's inbox!
₹4,999 INR in 1 day
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Hello, I’m Ankur Hardiya, a friendly marketer and developer with an experienced in-house team. I came across your requirement for resolve spam issues Email deliverlity and I’m excited to help you achieve higher engagement and conversions through targeted email campaigns. We have our own in-house bulk mailing tool and advanced email validator that ensure excellent deliverability and clean mailing lists. I can help you set up and manage high-performing campaigns from start to finish. My services include: - Email design and template creation - Campaign setup and audience segmentation - Validation and cleaning of mailing lists - Real-time tracking and performance optimization Whether it’s promoting your products, nurturing leads, or re-engaging old customers, I can help you achieve great results with data-driven campaigns. Looking forward to discussing your goals in more detail. Best regards, Ankur Hardiya
₹10,000 INR in 10 days
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Hi, I’m Habib, a Google Workspace Certified Administrator and IBM/Microsoft Certified IT Support Specialist with 15+ years of experience in email infrastructure, DNS, authentication, and deliverability. I specialize in identifying why emails land in Spam rather than simply increasing sending volume. I can audit your domains and sending setup, verify/correct SPF, DKIM, DMARC and alignment, check domain/sender reputation and blacklists, review headers and sending practices, and diagnose issues affecting Gmail, Outlook and other providers. I have hands-on experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Instantly, Smartlead, GoHighLevel, Mailgun, Brevo, SES, GlockApps, Mail-Tester, MXToolbox and Google Postmaster Tools. I’ll provide a clear report covering the root causes, corrections, inbox-placement testing, warm-up/sending strategy, and recommendations for sustainable cold outreach. I can typically identify the main technical issues within 1–2 hours and can start immediately. Best, Habib
₹3,500 INR in 1 day
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Hi there, I understand you’re looking to fix the underlying deliverability problem, not simply change a few DNS records and hope for better inbox placement. I can audit your complete setup across SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNS, authentication/alignment, sender reputation and sending configuration, then identify what is causing Gmail, Outlook and other providers to filter your messages. I can also review your Google Workspace/Microsoft 365, Instantly/Smartlead or similar setup, check warm-up and sending practices, and use appropriate inbox-placement/testing tools to validate the improvements. You’ll receive a clear audit report, recommended sending strategy, corrected authentication setup, testing results and long-term deliverability checklist. I have strong hands-on experience with DNS, email infrastructure, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, mail servers and email security, and can approach this from the technical side rather than just changing campaign settings. Available to start immediately. Let’s identify the actual cause and build a sustainable sending setup.
₹5,000 INR in 7 days
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When a business magazine’s cold emails start landing in Spam, increasing volume or changing the copy usually treats the symptom rather than the cause. The real issue may sit somewhere between DNS authentication, sender alignment, domain reputation, mailbox-provider filtering and the way outreach is being sent. SPF, DKIM and DMARC need to be checked as a connected authentication setup, while Gmail, Outlook and other providers may also be reacting to sending patterns, domain history, list quality or message content. The useful starting point is the current domain records, sending platform, recent campaign data and examples of messages reaching Spam. Let us get started as fast as you need this resolved
₹7,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi, I’m Wesley, Sydney-based owner of Compuloop. This is a DNS authentication and sender-reputation problem—not simply a bulk-email problem. I can audit SPF, DKIM and DMARC alignment; MX and sending sources; return-path and forwarding issues; blacklist and reputation indicators; Gmail/Outlook inbox placement; and your current outreach workflow. I’ll correct the DNS and authentication issues you authorise, define safe sending limits and warm-up, test placement, and deliver a clear remediation report with an ongoing operating checklist. This fixed fee covers one primary sending domain and its current outreach setup, with delivery within 3 business days after access is provided. Before starting, please confirm the mailbox provider, sending platform, number of sending domains/mailboxes, approximate daily volume, and whether recent campaigns produced hard bounces or spam complaints.
₹12,500 INR in 3 days
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Emails landing in spam is almost never one cause, so the first thing I would do is diagnose rather than guess - because the usual advice ("check your subject lines") fixes the smallest part. For cold B2B outreach specifically, deliverability rests on three things, and I would check each: authentication, reputation, and content. Authentication first, because it is the most common silent killer and the easiest to verify: SPF, DKIM and a proper DMARC record correctly set for your sending domain. Missing or misaligned, and modern inboxes bin you before content is even read. Then sending reputation - the domain and IP history, whether you are warmed up or blasting cold from a fresh domain, and list hygiene (dead addresses and spam traps wreck a reputation fast). Then the content and sending pattern that trip filters. One honest point I would raise because it is part of deliverability, not separate from it: cold outreach has rules - a real identifiable sender, a working unsubscribe, and awareness of who you are emailing where (CAN-SPAM, and GDPR if any recipients are in the EU). Inboxes increasingly reward compliant senders and punish the rest, so doing it properly is also what keeps you out of spam. I would flag anything here that is working against you. Email and sending infrastructure are part of my stack. What domain and platform are you sending from, and can you share a failing email and your current DNS records so I can pinpoint it?
₹4,750 INR in 3 days
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Hi, I specialize in email deliverability remediation, authentication protocols, and inbox placement recovery across Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Yahoo/AOL. I can audit your current infrastructure, resolve all technical flaws, and ensure your emails land reliably in the primary inbox. What I will deliver: • Complete Infrastructure Audit: In-depth inspection of mail headers, return paths, MIME structures, and sending service setup. • SPF, DKIM & DMARC Remediation: Clean up syntax errors, resolve DNS lookup limits, align DKIM selectors, and implement enforced DMARC policies with RUA/RUF reporting. • Reputation & Spam Analysis: Review Google Postmaster Tools, SNDS, and RBL blacklists (Spamhaus, Barracuda) to eliminate reputation blocks and spam triggers. • Placement Testing: Conduct seed-list testing across major webmail providers to measure inbox vs. spam routing. • Warm-Up & Sending Plan: Tailored warm-up schedule and sending volume practices to safely build and sustain high sender reputation. • Detailed Report & SOPs: Clear, actionable documentation detailing all changes made and best practices to maintain optimal deliverability long-term. Ready to begin immediately. Which sending platform or ESP are you currently using?
₹5,000 INR in 7 days
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As a dedicated and adaptable professional skilled in system design, sizing, and technical project management, I may not seem like the most obvious choice for an email deliverability role initially. However, my deep understanding of DNS (Domain Name Systems) and my ability to identify and fix critical technical issues make me highly suited to your needs. I've successfully implemented dependable security electrical systems– precise planning is crucial, as any error can lead to system failure or vulnerability. In this project, I would bring the same precision to your emails by conducting a comprehensive audit of your current system, checking and configuring SPF, DKIM, DMARC and thoroughly reviewing your cold outreach practices. Additionally, my experience in maintaining complex systems long after installation perfectly aligns with your desire for a long-term solution rather than a quick fix. With complete reliability on Gmail, Outlook and other major mailbox providers being the end goal, you can count on me to provide you with a detailed deliverability report with all issues diagnosed plus clear steps to maintain good deliverability going forward. I am ready to bring my diverse skill set to your email deliverability issue—it’s time to kick that pesky spam habit!
₹4,000 INR in 1 day
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Hello, I can perform a complete technical audit of your email infrastructure and identify the factors causing your outreach emails to land in Spam/Junk. My background is in IT technical support, Windows systems, networking, DNS troubleshooting and system diagnostics. I will approach this project from the infrastructure and authentication side rather than simply recommending higher-volume sending. I will review SPF, DKIM and DMARC configuration and alignment, DNS records, domain and sender reputation, sending infrastructure, message headers, blacklist/reputation indicators and current outreach practices. I will also test deliverability across major mailbox providers and identify configuration or sending-pattern issues affecting inbox placement. You will receive: • SPF/DKIM/DMARC audit and corrections • DNS and authentication verification • Domain/sender reputation analysis • Spam-placement diagnosis • Sending and warm-up recommendations • Inbox-placement testing • A clear final report with findings and recommended actions I can start immediately and expect to complete the initial audit and remediation within 3 days. I am also available to assist with implementation and follow-up testing. Regards, Sergio
₹7,000 INR in 3 days
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Hello, I understand your need for a comprehensive solution to ensure your cold outreach emails land in inboxes rather than spam folders. Addressing the root causes is essential, and I propose an approach that includes a thorough audit of your email setup, configuration of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, and an analysis of your domain and sender reputation. To tailor my strategy effectively, could you share the current tools you are using for your email campaigns? Additionally, have you noticed specific trends or patterns in the emails that are being marked as spam? At Studio SJ, I can leverage my ability to source and verify specialists to ensure you receive the best support in enhancing your email deliverability. We typically work on fixed-price or hourly engagements; would that align with your expectations? I look forward to discussing this further. Sone Joubert Studio SJ
₹5,000 INR in 14 days
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Hello, I would approach this as a diagnosis of your actual sending setup, starting with message headers, DNS records, SPF/DKIM/DMARC alignment and any available provider reputation data. I will separate authentication/configuration faults from content, list-quality, bounce and sending-volume issues, then prioritise changes supported by that evidence. My background is full-stack development and technical troubleshooting; I do not claim a catalogue of identical deliverability projects or guaranteed inbox results. For the initial engagement I can audit one sending domain and one Workspace/Microsoft 365 tenant, correct agreed configuration issues, run agreed test messages to client-controlled Gmail/Outlook mailboxes, and provide a report with sustainable sending recommendations. Existing provider reports or your licensed testing tools can supplement those checks. My bid is INR 8,500 for a 3-day initial audit and remediation cycle. Ongoing reputation recovery or campaign operation is outside that initial scope. Please confirm your platform, number of domains/mailboxes, daily volume and available test/reputation data before award so the scope is precise.
₹8,500 INR in 3 days
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Hello, I currently work as a Tier 1 SOC Analyst and have hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, email-security investigations, phishing analysis and technical incident documentation. I can review your SPF, DKIM and DMARC configuration, analyze authentication alignment and email headers, check sender reputation and identify the technical factors causing messages to reach spam folders. I will provide clear findings, recommended corrections and a practical deliverability report. I focus on identifying the root cause and creating a sustainable remediation plan rather than applying a temporary fix. I can complete the initial audit and recommendations within three days. Best regards, Jose Andres
₹5,000 INR in 3 days
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