Contacting endusers email, How NOT to get flagged as spam.

[John0]

As per title, Im going to be sending out emails to endusers that may have an interest in what I have? Now I know gmail is pretty strict about sending emails, so I can realistically only send 50 in a day.
So I have to make these emails count and straight to the point of what Im trying to do.

However over a period of time users are going to start reporting spam for my address. How can I stop my email address from going into the spam filter?

 

[Jeeps]

Here's a top 10 list for not getting marked as spam.

1) Don't email people with shit names for sale. This is the best way to get marked as spam.

2) Make sure the people you're emailing would have a legitimate interest in the domain. Use your head and do due diligence when creating your list of potential leads. Open rates can be a good indicator here. I usually have a 40-60% open rate on my outbound emails (see #6 below for tips on email tracking).

3) Use proper grammar and punctuation. Can't stress this enough. Also, personalize the messaging when you can -- for example, use an opening like "Hi Firstname," instead of just "Hi," or "Hello,".

4) Introduce yourself by first and last name in the first sentence and identify yourself as the owner of the domain. Typically, people do not want to do business with a nameless, faceless person behind a gmail or hotmail account (#6 below).

5) Add contact details at the end, including a phone number.

6) Send from a professional email on a custom domain (e.g. [email protected]) -- don't use a Gmail / Hotmail, etc. Note: You can still send through Gmail - see here. I use a custom email address through Gmail, in combination with "Yet Another Mail Merge" add on, which is free for up to 50 emails per day, integrates with Google sheets for automation, and gives you tracking info on opens, bounces, clicks.

7) Don't add text links in the body of your message. If you want to point them to a URL, add it as text without hyperlinking.

8) Limit spammy language like "cheap" "for sale" and similar. Instead of for sale, it's "available for acquisition," or more professional messaging. Make it seem like you do this for a living.

9) Optimize your email title (e.g., my go-to is "DomainName.com is now available for acquisition"). Stuff like "Want to buy DomainName.com?" isn't ideal.

10) I'll add a P.S. / unsubscribe type line that says "I hope you don't mind my reaching out -- if you don't reply to this message, you will not be contacted again about this opportunity" or similar.

 

[Aspiring Billionaire]

As per title, Im going to be sending out emails to endusers that may have an interest in what I have? Now I know gmail is pretty strict about sending emails, so I can realistically only send 50 in a day.
So I have to make these emails count and straight to the point of what Im trying to do.

However over a period of time users are going to start reporting spam for my address. How can I stop my email address from going into the spam filter?

Spam
It's your choice whether or not to send emails to potential buyers. There are pros and cons to it, so be sure to research the topic extensively here on NP (it'll be worth your time). There is no way to avoid being "flagged" as spam eventually (because it is spam). Even with the grey-area, you're in the wrong and the recipients have a right to report you).

Email Address
Image is important, especially if you're selling it. You don't need to wait on funds to setup a custom-domain email account. For a free (quick & easy) solution to setting up a professional email I would recommend using Zoho Mail.

Signature
This is just as important as the custom-domain email address you use. Even in it's most basic form, it says a lot. This can be done easily with any email provider, like Zoho Mail (or even Gmail for that matter). You can also use a third-party mail client in conjunction with your Zoho Mail account (eg. Opera Mail, Outlook, etc.) for a more custom-made signature.

Zoho Spam
Make sure to setup the "catch-all" feature (every email will then be received in duplicate to a chosen alias). Remember to never use the "catch-all" alias when spamming. Instead, create dummy aliases for outbound emails. Example, your "catch-all" email can be "[email protected]", and your outbound email can be "[email protected]". If your email get's "flagged", responses will still be received to your "catch-all" email which is "[email protected]". Because "[email protected]" has been restricted from outbound emailing, create a new alias after deleting "[email protected]", eg. "[email protected]".

Spamming Tips
If you're in it for the long haul, I would recommend that you remain friendly, professional and courteous in your emails. The potential buyer did not contact you, so don't be stroppy or use any "hard-sale" tactics. Do not send out to a very large amount of recipients, even 10 recipients is a lot. Include a very visible "unsubscribe" link or message in your email signature. Do not resend emails to recipients who do not reply with interest to your emails. VERY IMPORTANT: read more on this topic here on the NP platform.

Good luck, stay positive and keep reading!

 

[biggie]

contacting endusers email, How NOT to get flagged as spam.

if you don't solicit, then you'll never be accused of spamming.


however, before you proceed, maybe read thru the thread below, so you'll know "what not to do".

https://www.namepros.com/threads/em...elling-crap-names.742232/page-41#post-5758289


Good Luck!


imo....

 

[golan]

Hi @golan can you clarify, I dont understand

You don't send offers from gmail. It's highly unprofessional. No serious buyer would ever read it. You need email box on you own business domain.

 

[Kate]

But for starting out, the little fish like us have to start somewhere.

It all starts with a good domain. If you own good names, end users will find you.

No offense, but all the domain spam we've seen always involves crap domains. I have seen just one exception.
How yours will be any different ?
PS: useful read: How to Find Potential End Users ?

 

[eurorealtor]

Try to call instead of email

 

[DomainVP]

You have to find out how to be a salesman without being spammy.

Nobody will hand you this information, but if you do your research and A-B test what works eventually you will find the way.

 

[Jv1999]

You can't afford $9 for the most important part of your business??

Besides, how are you going to make those "few sales" from gmail?

C'mon, get a job.

You're being mean considering your advice is extreme, like everyone else's

"You can't make sales with gmail" I made my first ever domain sale with gmail. I was looking for end users for my dental go today... guess what? Some dental practices are using Gmail in their contact us page, and I didn't think it was that big of a deal. If anything it puts a personal touch and made me feel more comfortable.
"Don't sell newly handreg names" My only two end user sales were handregs. The first sold within two weeks of reg. Handregs aren't "worthless". Yes, if you don't know how to register good names, then a good % will be crappy. But you guys shouldn't mislead people into thinking their handregs will 100% not sell in the foreseeable future

 

[golan]

sending out emails to endusers

gmail

I see a bit of contradiction here...

 

[biggie]

i don't have a facebook account, it is not ingrained and i haven't been psyched

 

[biggie]

But for starting out, the little fish like us have to start somewhere.

start with a domain name "that speaks for itself"

then, you won't have to do say a word

but i don't advise sending emails, because i don't know what the name is, nor do i know who you intend on contacting.

it's foolish to condone a practice in general, without knowing specifics.


imo.....

 

[S-B]

You can either chip away at sale after sale with outbound or hold and wait for a good sale to come to you. The latter is more profitable and takes less work.

 

[Pierre Barnard]

Interesting topic. I do believe a well written mail from a professional domain (not gmail) and a proper signature can go a long way in securing a sale.

 

[Pierre Barnard]

"Sigs, yes a requisite in every business email. If business emails dont have them I always think a little less of them. Says me....using gmail "

I also use gmail, but the Business version. Just register a domain and point the mail servers to Gmail and pay Google business I think $5 per month. Done.

 

[Kate]

I haven't seen the domains, but domains that are handregged today are pretty much guaranteed to have no value. Domains that are unregistered are usually available for a reason: nobody would pick them for $10. Of course there are exceptions, for example drops. But you shouldn't assume such names will easily be flipped even for $$$.

Remember that if you blast bad names you will be wasting other people's time and yours. That is spamming...
The end users that you will be contacting most likely have a domain name already. So you have to offer something that makes sense to them. If you try to sell them useless/inferior domains, they will trash your mail.

 

[BrandChimp]

Please stop spamming my inbox.. Stop calling me..

I block 20 to 50 email address a day. All are saying the same thing.

Madness

 

[BrandChimp]

DON'T WRITE EMAILS LIKE THIS


hehe

 

[skyz21]

Thanks Pierre will try the google custom mail. Seems like a better option than standard gmail.

If you're polite, respectful and they're involved in the industry your targeting, I don't see the problem with contacting a few people.

Many companies throughout the world use outbound sales tactics.

Bulk mailing and contacting people from other industries would be spamming and quite annoying.

 

[golan]

Ah, gotcha. Yes very true, but I'm not at that stage yet so for now gmail has to suffice. When I get a few sales under my belt, I intend to do something to rectify that problem

You can't afford $9 for the most important part of your business??

Besides, how are you going to make those "few sales" from gmail?

C'mon, get a job.

 

[John0]

Hi @golan can you clarify, I dont understand

Hi @biggie but if nobody sends email then there is no point in anybody holding on to any domains ever and then there would be no domain industry. catch 22.

Its a fine line to walk between spamming and sending emails that would be considered advantageous to the person receiving and to you.

 

[John0]

Ah, gotcha. Yes very true, but I'm not at that stage yet so for now gmail has to suffice. When I get a few sales under my belt, I intend to do something to rectify that problem

 

[biggie]

Hi @biggie but if nobody sends email then there is no point in anybody holding on to any domains ever and then there would be no domain industry. catch 22.

the industry was not built by sending spam emails to purchase domain names, nor does it sustain it


imo....

 

[John0]

the industry was not built by sending spam emails to purchase domain names, nor does it sustain it

ok I dont know enough to talk about this industry, but Im fairly sure that people in the early days and now, send emails to prospective clients.
remember when facebook came on the scene, they'd send out masses of emails every day to everybody. would that be considered spam? Even though you signed up for a service, you didnt sign up to be notified 20 times a day.
Now, people want to be notified about every little detail that happens on facebook as its so ingrained in peoples psyche.

 

[DnEbook]

Someone recently told me they had "privacy" on one of their names, I asked if they were seeking to sell the name ........ they said yes if someone contacts me ......ummmm
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As kate says, people find you when they want your name, however we do read of people being proactive, I suggest to just make sure the domain is a very good fit for whoever you email, for me I would include it in the title of the email, interested to read what others say about that?