Warming Up Your Email
What is Email Warmup?
Email warmup is like making new friends slowly. When you have a new email, you need to start by sending just a few emails and then more over time. This helps email services (like Gmail) learn that you send good emails, not junk mail.
Why Email Warmup is Important
When you start using a new email or suddenly send lots of emails, services like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo might think you're sending junk mail. Without warming up:
- Your emails might go to the junk folder
- Your email might get a bad name
- Fewer people will see your emails
- Your messages won't work as well
How Alex Helps Warm Up Your Email
Alex has a special tool that:
- Sends a Few Emails Each Day: Automatically sends a few emails at first, then more each day
- Acts Like Real People: Creates emails that look like real conversations
- Makes Good Signals: Shows email services that people open, reply, and like your emails
- Watches How It's Going: Checks if your email is getting a good name
Setting Up Email Warmup
To set up email warmup in Alex:
- Go to the Accounts section
- Pick the email you want to warm up
- Click on Warmup Settings
- Turn the warmup feature On
- Choose how many more emails to send each day (the normal settings work well)
- Click Save Settings
How Many Emails to Send Each Week
For the best results, follow this plan:
| Week | Emails Each Day | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5-10 emails | Email friends and have real talks |
| 2 | 10-20 emails | Start using some automatic emails that look personal |
| 3 | 20-40 emails | Begin small campaigns to specific people |
| 4 | 40-60 emails | Slowly send more automatic emails while watching results |
| 5+ | 60-100+ emails | Grow based on how well emails are working |
Good Ways to Warm Up
To make your email warmup work better:
- Don't Rush: Warming up usually takes 3-4 weeks to work well
- Make Emails Personal: Even while warming up, make sure emails feel special for each person
- Watch the Numbers: Keep checking how many people open and reply to your emails
- Keep Using Your Email: Don't stop using your email after warming up
- Use Your Main Email: Warm up emails from your main business address
How to Tell If Your Email is Warmed Up
Your email is properly warmed up when:
- More than 20% of people open your emails
- Less than 5% of your emails go to junk mail
- People regularly reply to your emails
- Email services don't mark your emails as junk
Questions People Ask
Q: Can I skip warming up if I need to send emails right away? A: It's not a good idea. Skipping warmup can give your email a bad name.
Q: How long should I keep the warmup going? A: We suggest keeping warmup going forever at a low level (5-10 emails/day) even after your first warmup.
Q: Can I warm up many emails at the same time? A: Yes, Alex lets you warm up many emails at once with different settings for each.
Q: Do warmup emails count in my daily limits? A: Yes, warmup emails count in your daily sending limits, so plan for this.