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CAN-SPAM Guidelines Don’t use false or misleading header information Don’t use deceptive subject lines Identify the message as an ad Tell recipients where you’re located Tell recipients how to opt out of receiving future email from you Honor opt-out requests promptly Monitor what others are doing on your behalf

ESPC Mission Statement Advocate on behalf of email senders, providers, and other digital marketers operating globally in the online, mobile and social media environments in favor of global laws and self regulatory efforts that balance consumer protection and business innovation, to educate our membership on current and emerging business and legal developments affecting our membership and to continue to develop and refine best practices that foster innovation, industry growth, and consumer trust.

The ESPC four sub-committees: Legislative Receiver Relations (Ref: attached report) Technology Communications

Why not Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo? Criminals (Spammers) are constantly targeting these and similar free email services to gain access to your. . . Contact Lists Calendar Files Emails

IP Reputation Shared hosting is like living with rowdy roommates if one does something bad then everyone can get evicted. Dedicated IP's can help but it's not as effective as moving out of the apartment all together. It's more like living in an apartment complex in your own apartment with the rowdy tenants now next door. Cloud Sites is like renting a house it gives you the privacy and security you are looking for without the cost associated with owning. Cloud Servers is like owning your own house.

IP Reputation There are many factors that go into determining your IP / domain reputation. The previous analogies and comparisons is meant to give you the general idea. Some specific factors are the following. Recipient Feedback Sender Identity Bad Addresses Bounce Management Ensuring your email is delivered starts with your hosting solution.

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