It may be the literal dark side of email, but dark mode isn’t a trend you can run away from. So, buckle up and get ready to learn what makes dark mode in email so popular, how it can help your deliverability, and how to optimize your emails for dark mode.
How has COVID-19 affected email sending? We surveyed hundreds of senders to find out how brands have adapted their email strategy during the pandemic.
We are excited to announce that Mailgun Validations are now available in the EU. Our validations service was already the fastest and most accurate in the industry, and now our EU customers can enjoy even better performance than they were seeing before.
Today is so much more than the start of another week – it’s International Women’s Day! It’s a day to celebrate all the accomplishments of women across the globe (big or small) and to push for more and better. At every moment, women around the world are choosing to challenge expectations, misconceptions, and their own limitations at work and outside work – and the amazing women of Pathwire are no different.
We’ve all been there – struggling to send a perfectly-targeted campaign, trying to figure out which clients our audience uses, and wondering how we can make sure our email looks and sounds great no matter where and how they’re viewing it. What can possibly solve these problems? Don't worry, we're here to help.
Look, we know list collection might sound less cool than other email topics. It’s really, really tempting to focus only on the ways you can get more potential customers and a long email list no matter what. But no matter how big your list is, unless your contacts gave you consent to email them, you won’t see great results. Plus, your email service provider will get mad at you, and that’s no fun. Let’s take a look at what consent is and how you can use it to build a healthy email list.
Consumers’ needs and habits are constantly evolving – this year, probably more than ever – and keeping up with email engagement trends can sometimes feel…exhausting, but there are ways to gain insight and strategic inspiration. By knowing their trends and preferences, you’ll be able to provide what users need and want most in 2021 and beyond. And don't worry – we've got research-backed key insights that will give a much needed boost to your email program.
At Mailgun by Pathwire, account security is one of our biggest priorities, and we’re always looking for ways to make the Mailgun experience more secure and scalable. In an effort to do just that, we’re thrilled to announce that SAML authentication is now available for our Scale and Enterprise plan customers.
The day has finally come! Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Pathwire, our new parent brand, and unveil a slightly refreshed look and feel for Mailgun, which you’ll see evolving over the months to come.
When we think of automation, we sometimes think about mechanical processes (like cars) or futuristic tech processes (like evil robots). This means that the concept of automation can sound either too mundane or too far-fetched to matter. However, there are many areas where automation can be both helpful and attainable, and one big one is email automation. But what is email automation, and how can it benefit you? Let’s dive in and find out.
For almost two years now, Mailgun has posted a pet picture onto our social media accounts on Fridays. #Furbabyfriday, as it was dubbed by me, has somehow become a tradition within those two years, alongside the enduring Mailpets channel. It’s crazy to think about what I thought would be a short-lived social media campaign turned into a culture staple that’s still going strong today.
You may wonder if you need email accessibility, but more people are affected by issues of accessibility than you might think. According to the WHO, nearly one billion people suffer from a visual impairment (like dyslexia or color blindness), and many of them need assistive technology to consume content. By making your emails accessible, you can ensure you're reaching your entire audience.
