Factors Affecting Email Reputation
by Bhaskar Sarma
1. Content Reputation
1.1. Image hosting/link tracking domains in email body
1.2. HTML structure and email layout
1.3. Metadata (e.g. alt-text)
1.4. Trigger phrases in email content
2. IP Reputation
2.1. Double opt-in
2.2. Segmentation/Personalization of emails
2.3. User sunsetting policy
2.4. <0.1% spam complaint rate
2.5. Normal open/click rates
2.6. Consistent delivery speeds
2.7. Inbox Placement Rate
2.8. Gmail Postmaster score
2.9. High returnpath senderscore
3. Domain Reputation
3.1. DKIM/SPF/DMARC implementation
3.2. Return path domain
3.3. From domain
3.4. BIMI implementation
3.5. Presence of domain on blacklists
3.6. Use of sub-domains
3.7. Age and classification of domain