July 8th, 2024

New Spam Rate Policy from Gmail and Yahoo Now Active πŸ“°πŸ’‘

Dear Valued Customer,The new spam rate policy from Gmail and Yahoo, effective June 1, 2024, aims to enhance engagement and reduce unsolicited emails.

Here's what you must know:

Policy Recommendations:

  • This applies to all senders to Gmail and Yahoo accounts
  • Monitor the domain’s spam rate in Google Postmaster Tools
  • Look at panel (Smartech or Email API) abuse reports for Yahoo
  • Maintain ideal spam rates below 0.1%; strictly avoid 0.3% or higher

Consequences of Exceeding 0.3%

  • Increased spam classification
  • Drop in sender domain reputation
  • Emails delivered to SPAM folder
  • Ineligibility for mitigation until spam rates remain below 0.3% for 7 consecutive days

Action Required:

  • Send emails only to subscribers who have explicitly opted in
  • Periodically suppress inactive subscribers using a sunset policy

Compliance will ensure your emails reach their intended audience. If you have questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at [email protected]Best regards,
Netcore Cloud