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We've Added Free Email Validation To All Accounts

If you've been in the email marketing industry long enough then you will have inevitably run into problems dealing with fake or spam sign-ups. At Bento, we take the responsibility off your hands and ...

Jesse Hanley
Jesse Hanley

DKIM: What is it and why is it important?

Want to learn more about email security?

Gracija Atanasovska
Gracija Atanasovska

DMARC: What is it and why is it important?

Want to learn more about email security?

Gracija Atanasovska
Gracija Atanasovska

Double opt-in or single opt-in?

Knowing which one to choose is tricky business. We try and help show you how to think about picking the right option for you.

Jesse Hanley
Jesse Hanley

Noreply Address: Why You Shouldn't Use It in Your Email Campaign

Nowadays, the noreply address is considered a thing of the past. Sure, once they seemed like a good way to avoid a flow of emails, but it's actually proven to be bad for digital marketing. In this ar...

Gracija Atanasovska
Gracija Atanasovska

Email Sending Times: What Is the Best Time to Send Your Email?

Email sending times are important for open rates, click rates, customer engagement, sales... The list goes on. When is the best time to send emails? When is the best day? Here you can find answers to...

Gracija Atanasovska
Gracija Atanasovska

Sending Reputation and Sender Score: What Are They and Why Are They Important?

Sender reputation determines whether your emails end up in the spam folder or in someone's inbox. That makes it pretty important. Read about the significance of sender reputation and sender score, an...

Gracija Atanasovska
Gracija Atanasovska

The Importance of Click Rates in Your Email Marketing Campaign

Click rates are one of the most basic metrics in email marketing. They can tell you how much your customers actually engage with your emails. Find out more about them in this article, along with ways...

Gracija Atanasovska
Gracija Atanasovska

Email Automation: What Is It and How Can You Make It More Effective?

Email automation is an essential element in successful email campaigns. Here I talk about what exactly is email automation, why it's important, and how you can make it more effective.

Gracija Atanasovska
Gracija Atanasovska

Email Open Rates: Why Do They Matter and How to Improve Them

Email open rates show you the percentage of people who actually open your emails. They're one of the most essential metrics of email marketing. Read more to find out why they're so important, and als...

Gracija Atanasovska
Gracija Atanasovska