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When is an Email Sent by SMTP Considered Delivered?

Ever wondered about SMTP email delivery and what it actually means for an email to be considered delivered? Is it when the email reaches the inbox? Is it when it’s opened? Is it when it’s read? Why don’t we stop asking questions and instead delve into the details of SMTP email delivery. We’ll go over […]

When is an Email Sent by SMTP Considered Delivered?

Ever wondered about SMTP email delivery and what it actually means for an email to be considered delivered? Is it when the email reaches the inbox? Is it when it’s opened? Is it when it’s read? Why don’t we stop asking questions and instead delve into the details of SMTP email delivery. We’ll go over […]

by Skyler Holobach - October 9, 2023

Weighing the Differences Between SMTP Servers and Hosted SMTP Relay

Email communication is crucial for businesses of all sizes, there’s no doubt there. Whether you’re sending transactional emails, marketing campaigns, or important notifications, your email needs to be delivered securely. Once you understand simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP), you’re ready to move on to understanding the right SMTP setup for you. You can set up […]

by Skyler Holobach - September 11, 2023

Choosing the Best Hosted SMTP Relay Service: A 5-Point Checklist

If you’re looking for a hosted SMTP relay service to support your email delivery efforts, you’ve come to the right place. This 5-point checklist will give you exactly what to consider as you make your decision on a reliable hosted SMTP relay service. Benefits of Choosing the Right Hosted SMTP Relay Service Picking the right […]

by Skyler Holobach - August 30, 2023
SMTP

Teach Me Email: What is SMTP?

Hi students, welcome back to class. We started the school year pretty early so we’re already in the swing of things.   Let’s jump into the next lesson.   We’re moving on from the more basic concepts of email, like best practices, how to get to the inbox by protecting your reputation, and so on…so […]

by Nicky Copland - August 21, 2023
SMTP Guide

Beginner’s SMTP Guide

Unless you have successfully gone off the grid, chances are you get a steady stream of email during the day. These could be commercial or marketing email, transactional email about your purchases, or personal email between you and other individuals. And, to most users, sending an email is as easy as pressing a button. But […]

by SocketLabs - August 12, 2022
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Introducing SocketLabs Concierge

The SocketLabs Concierge Package makes email at scale easy with personalized expertise and intelligent reporting focused around your unique needs.

by SocketLabs - February 7, 2022
What’s An SMTP Relay? [A Brief Crash Course]

What Is an SMTP Relay [A Brief Crash Course]

Wondering what is an SMTP Relay? In this article, you’ll get a brief crash course on SMTP. So what does SMTP stand for? It means Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and it is…

by SocketLabs Team - February 15, 2021

WooCommerce Not Sending Emails? Here’s How to fix WooCommerce Email Issues

Learn how to fix Woocommerce email issues by using SocketLabs delivery services.

by Ashley Truong - October 9, 2020
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SparkPost to SocketLabs: Your Guide to Easy Migration

SocketLabs makes an easy SparkPost alternative for those looking to get more from their email service provider…

by SocketLabs - December 2, 2019
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How To Send Email From an Azure Web App

Sending email from your Azure web application just got easier with the SocketLabs Email Service listed in the Azure App Center…

by Jarred Injaian - November 22, 2019
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Easy Mailjet Alternative: SocketLabs Getting Started Guide

If you are looking for a Mailjet alternative after their recent acquisition by Mailgun, SocketLabs makes it easy to get up and running…

by SocketLabs - November 5, 2019
Dyn Alternative

Oracle Users Seek Dyn Alternative: Here’s What You Need to Know

With Oracle’s recent annoucement of the discontinuation of Dyn Email Services and DNS, customers are left looking for a Dyn alternative

by SocketLabs - July 18, 2019
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New SocketLabs Email Tools

SocketLabs is excited to introduce four new email tools that will simplify the tedious and complicated tasks associated with email platform management…

by Jarred Injaian - June 27, 2019
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SMTP Error Codes: What They Mean

…this SMTP response code can be good, like 250 (the requested action was taken) or it can be bad, an error code like 550, that indicates the end of…

by Jarred Injaian - April 11, 2019
setting up my own smtp server

How to Set up SMTP Servers: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You DIY

Want to setup your own SMTP server? It might not be worth it when it comes to deliverability. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before you DIY.

by SocketLabs Team - November 15, 2018