Sending it right requires the right tools for the job. Here are some of my faves…

This is obviously not an all-inclusive list, but it should help you get started sending it right. Got a tool you think I should add to the list? Reach out. 💌

(Free!) tools that help me Send It Right. 💌

  • AboutMy.Email

    CHECK YOUR EMAIL HEADERS

    Plus a whole lot more to ensure your emails are fully compliant with mailbox provider expectations. Brought to us by Steve Atkins from Word to the Wise.

    how to use it

  • SMTP Field Manual

    UNDERSTAND BOUNCES

    A collection of raw SMTP error codes you might see when your mail gets rejected by a mailbox provider…with guidance on what they mean. Courtesy of Postmark.

    LOOK UP AN ERROR CODE

  • MX Toolbox

    DNS AND EMAIL TOOLS

    This is a go-to of mine because you can do a lot of things like run an MX or DNS lookup, check DMARC errors or see if you’re on an blocklists, analyze your email headers, and more, all in one place.

    See what's in the toolbox

  • CheckMyLink

    This tool lets consumers quickly check a suspicious link they received via WhatsApp, WeChat, Facebook, email, or other social media. Share it with all your family and friends!

    try it out

  • SendView.io

    KNOW WHICH ESP SENT THAT EMAIL

    Curious which email service provider was used to send the marketing emails in your inbox? Forward them to esp@sendview.io and instantly get a reply with the answer.

    get to sleuthin'

  • Google Postmaster Tools

    FEEDBACK DIRECTLY FROM GOOGLE

    Insights and analytics on spam complaint rates, IP and domain reputation, feedback loops, delivery errors, authentication, and more…plus, find out if you’re compliant with Google’s new sender requirements.

    HOW TO USE IT

  • wiseTools Authentication

    FIX YOUR AUTHENTICATION

    From Word to the Wise, this set of authentication tools allows you to check and minimize published SPF records, check DKIM keys and records, as well as a DMARC policy.

    Click Here

  • SWAKS

    TROUBLESHOOT YOUR SETUP

    Understanding your latest email configurations for an account is tough if you’re unfamiliar or have limited access to your systems. Enter SWAKS, the Swiss Army Knife for SMTP, a tool designed to help troubleshoot and debug your email servers with ease. Thanks for putting this on my radar, Matthew Vernhout!

    how to use it

  • #EmailGeeks Slack Group

    JOIN THE CONVERSATION

    Totally free. Totally helpful. With channels dedicated to all things email (including deliverability!), ask questions and get answers directly from top experts in the industry…in near real-time.

    APPLY TO JOIN

  • Email Industry Events List (Regularly updated!)

    STAY IN THE LOOP

    Whether in-person or online, Randy Levy from Zembula has you covered with a regularly updated list of upcoming industry events to meet every budget and interest within email.

    See upcoming events

  • EmailPreview.io

    SAVE EMAILS YOU LOVE

    Another great tool from creator Stephanie Griffith who says, “Saving emails is a pain in the ass. We made it easy.” Yuuuup. Sure did.

    save your first email