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Why Am I Not Able to Send Emails and SMS From My AfterShip Email Account

Plans:  All plans Platforms:  Shopify


Overview


Email and SMS marketing are essential for fostering lasting customer relationships. AfterShip Email provides a platform with customizable templates for effective customer engagement. However, certain actions may lead to account suspension, so it's crucial to avoid them.


What you'll learn


In this tutorial, we'll discuss:



What leads to account suspension


  • Bounce rate > 4% (for emails)
  • Spam rate > 0.4% (for emails)
  • Not adhering to rules and regulations (for both emails and SMSes)


Note: A high bounce rate is typically caused by poor contact list quality. Using a purchased contact list puts your brand’s credibility at risk and also increases the spam rate.


What do I need to do to get my account active again


  1. Clean your subscriber list to remove invalid or dormant email addresses
  2. Review and optimize your email content, making sure it's relevant and avoids triggering spam filters
  3. Once done, contact us to review it again and unblock your account


Note: While your account is blacklisted, all emails and SMS scheduled will stop being sent. You have to duplicate your send new emails and SMSes after getting your account unlocked.


Suggestions for reducing your campaign’s bounce rate


  • Ensure that your sign-up process includes email address validation measures
  • If you are using AfterShip popups and forms, select the popup/form > Edit > Under ‘Text’ tab, enable Email address verification
  • Verify your email domain to enhance your sender reputation
  • Segment your subscriber list and personalize your emails to target specific groups


Read Also: Learn about compliant AfterShip contacts lists



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Updated on: 15/04/2025