Infrastructure first

Start with domain setup, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, and warmup before scaling.

Then list quality and sending

Build a focused list, verify addresses, choose conservative sending limits, and monitor inbox placement instead of treating campaign volume as the primary success metric.

Then messaging and iteration

Use simple sequences, relevant personalization, purposeful follow-up, and reply classification. Change one variable at a time when diagnosing performance.

Browse the Cold Email Guides library

Cold email domain setup

Set up cold-email domains and sending mailboxes with a practical checklist for naming, authentication, forwarding, warmup, and monitoring.

Sources & verification

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