Deliverability

Double Opt-In, Bounced Subscribers, Custom Domains, & Landing in the Inbox

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Written by Catherine, Ben, Alyssa and 5 others

What are open rates and how are they calculated?

Here's everything you need to know about your email open rates.
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Written by Catherine. Updated over a week ago

Which email programs does ConvertKit support?

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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Deliverability 101

Learn about deliverability and how it can help your list growth!
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Written by Alyssa. Updated over a week ago

How to add personal contacts to your list

Will my email list be accepted by ConvertKit? Find out in this article.
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Written by Akos Szarka. Updated over a week ago

Why are my Incentive Emails going to spam?

Here are the most common reasons behind your Incentive Email landing in the spam folder.
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Written by Alyssa. Updated over a week ago

How to ask Subscribers to Allow your Emails

Help Subscribers ensure that your messages go straight to their inbox by allowlisting your sending address.
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Written by Melissa. Updated over a week ago

What links aren't allowed in ConvertKit emails?

Certain types of links aren't allowed in emails, including link shorteners. Here's what that means for you as a sender.
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Inbox Placement Tests: How to Analyze the Results

Are you using inbox placement testing correctly?
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Written by Melissa. Updated over a week ago

Advanced Deliverability Reporting

An overview of the advanced deliverability reports available in ConvertKit. (Creator Pro)
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Email Sending Frequency and Volume

Best practices for knowing how often to send emails to your list, and how many emails to send.
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Written by Melissa. Updated over a week ago

Why are my emails being automatically opened or clicked?

Some Subscribers have strict security settings that can skew your metrics. Here's what you can do.
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Written by Alyssa. Updated over a week ago

ck.page domains

Customize your domain using your account settings!
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

DMARC: What is it and should you use it?

Learn the basics of DMARC, why it exists and how you can benefit from it's protection.
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Written by Melissa. Updated over a week ago

What does the "Precedence: Bulk" header mean?

The "Precedence: Bulk" header prevents you from receiving auto-responder messages, and helps your messages perform better at Gmail.
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Written by Alyssa. Updated over a week ago

Getting Started with Deliverability Success

Follow this checklist to reach your subscribers' inboxes right off the bat!
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Written by Alyssa. Updated over a week ago

Why do I have unconfirmed Subscribers?

A guide on understanding why you might have unconfirmed subscribers, and what you can do.
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Written by Melissa. Updated over a week ago

Stop Fake Emails From Getting On Your List

Here's how to prevent erroneous email sign-ups to your email list.
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Written by Alyssa. Updated over a week ago

Why have my open rates changed since moving to ConvertKit?

Here are some tips for a positive start with your email sending.
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Written by Melissa. Updated over a week ago

Why are my emails going to spam?

Here's a checklist with the common reasons emails go to spam and how to fix it!
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Written by Alyssa. Updated over a week ago

Gmail Promotions Tab

Understanding Gmail's Promotions tab and why it can be a good thing.
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Written by Melissa. Updated over a week ago

What You Should Know About Switching To A Dedicated IP

How to determine if a dedicated IP is the right fit for you and how to request one.
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Written by Alyssa. Updated over a week ago

Listbombs

What is a listbomb and why is it a problem for you?
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Written by Renee Pepmiller. Updated over a week ago

500 Error From Updating Subscriber Email Address

Find out what it means when you get this error page.
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

How to add ConvertKit IPs to your Allowlist or Safelist

Instructions for allowlisting ConvertKit's IPs
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Written by Alyssa. Updated over a week ago

The All Important Double Opt-In

Using a double opt-in can lead to higher list engagement and better inbox placement.
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Written by Renee Pepmiller. Updated over a week ago

Using a verified domain for email sending

Advanced custom options for your deliverability.
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Written by Kyle Adams. Updated over a week ago

Why do I need my own domain to send email?

Improve your deliverability and avoid failed or bounced emails!
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Subject Lines: Do They Matter?

The role of subject lines and how to use them to your advantage.
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Written by Nathan Barry. Updated over a week ago