Email deliverability for newcomers

If you're confused by the term "email deliverability," or need to inform someone else who is, try this simple introduction to the topic.

The article explains the meaning of the term and why it's important to email marketing. Then it describes the basic reasons why some emails don't get delivered and suggests how you can set about addressing delivery problems.

I wrote it assuming zero previous knowledge and avoiding (or explaining) technical jargon and complex concepts. If this is all old hat for you, you might find the article useful for introducing delivery issues to those who think all the email you send out arrives at the end destination unmolested.

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