How to Avoid Sending Junk Mail

Junk or spam mail is classified as unsolicited messages sent to one or more email contacts at a time. Although advertising agencies and large companies are often the blame for this, anyone can become a spammer. In general, spamming is viewed as an annoyance and the act could result in getting blacklisted from a web server. However, there are several methods to prevent this and ensure that your messages are trustworthy.

Things You'll Need

• Business Email Account

Instructions

1. Ask permission before you send. Establishing contact with someone will prevent your messages from getting flagged as junk. Messages have a greater chance of reaching the inbox if the recipient knows who you are.

2. Create a business email account. A business email not only looks more credible but is also less likely to be flagged as junk. Email accounts can be created at websites such as Go Daddy and Network Solutions for a small monthly fee.

3. Write a personalized subject. Spam mail often contains subjects that deal with get-rich-quick schemes and marketing. If you keep your subject unique and personal it will minimize the chances of becoming junk.

4. Email one person at a time. Forwarding messages to massive amounts of people is one of the biggest signs of spam. If you must forward, try to keep the email list to a minimum of 10 contacts.

5. Limit the number of attachments. Email servers may view messages with attachments as suspicious. Make sure the files are safe before attaching.

Tips & Warnings

• Switch to a new email server if you are still experiencing problems.

• Never send messages that contain offensive or objectionable material.

References

• Network Solutions
• SPAM: How to Avoid It & How Not to Send It
• Avoid being blacklisted for spam you did not send