THE JUICE ON MARKETING AUTOMATION

Quiz: Is Your Deliverability Strategy Hitting the Mark?

Introduction

Email deliverability can make or break y email deliverability best practices our campaigns. Are your strategies optimized for success? Take this 10-question quiz to pinpoint gaps in your approach and unlock tailored insights to improve your results.

Authentication & Security

Q1: Have you set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for your domain?

  1. Yes, all three.
  2. Two of the three.
  3. One or none.

Q2: How often do you monitor your authentication protocols and DMARC reports?

  1. Weekly.
  2. Monthly.
  3. Rarely or never.

Leadous Tip: Authentication issues are a top cause of poor deliverability. Setting up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC and reviewing reports regularly can reduce spam risks by up to 80%.

Sender Reputation

Q3: What is your average email bounce rate?

  1. Below 2%.
  2. Between 2% and 5%.
  3. Above 5%.

Q4: Have you experienced a sender reputation drop (e.g., flagged by ISPs) in the last year?

  1. No.
  2. Yes, once or twice.
  3. Yes, frequently.

Leadous Tip: High bounce rates and poor sender reputation can prevent your emails from reaching inboxes. Regular list hygiene and IP warming can mitigate these issues.

Audience Engagement

Q5: What is your average email open rate?

  1. Above 20%.
  2. Between 10% and 20%.
  3. Below 10%.

Q6: How often do you segment your audience for targeted campaigns?

  1. Always.
  2. Sometimes.
  3. Rarely or never.

Leadous Tip: Engaging, personalized content leads to 26% higher open rates. Segmentation and automation can elevate your performance.

Content Quality

Q7: Do you avoid spam trigger words in subject lines and body content?

  1. Yes, always.
  2. Sometimes.
  3. Rarely or never.

Q8: What is your typical text-to-image ratio in email design?

  1. 80% text / 20% images.
  2. 50% text / 50% images.
  3. More than 50% images.

Leadous Tip: Balancing text and visuals can significantly reduce spam filter flags. Aim for an 80/20 ratio to stay compliant.

Testing & Optimization

Q9: How often do you A/B test subject lines or email content?

  1. Every campaign.
  2. Occasionally.
  3. Rarely or never.

Q10: Do you review deliverability metrics (e.g., spam complaints, bounce rates) after each campaign?

  1. Yes, always.
  2. Sometimes.
  3. Rarely or never.

Leadous Tip: Regular testing and monitoring ensure your campaigns evolve with audience behavior and ISP standards.

How Did You Do?

  • Mostly 1s: Your deliverability strategy is strong, but there’s always room for fine-tuning. Review the detailed insights to stay ahead.
  • Mostly 2s: You’re on the right track, but some areas need immediate attention. Use the recommendations to optimize your strategy.
  • Mostly 3s: Your deliverability strategy needs a complete overhaul. Start with the foundational fixes outlined in the insights.

Ready To Make Changes?

Contact Leadous today to get started on implementing best practices and go from ‘Sent to the Inbox’!

contact@leadous.com

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