In the past Dolomite, and many other companies, have discussed ways of getting off SPAM list as well as other ways to get your Inbox back. These discussions are usually core concepts in our Email Solutions discussions. Many years ago we released a white-paper that talked about some of the core tips to implement as part of any email solutions plan. With the constant changes in technology, we felt now is a good time to update that document and re-release it to the public. As you read through this, please keep in mind that if you have any questions, we at Dolomite are here to help.
In the mean time, here you go …
As you probably already know from firsthand experience, once you’re on a spammer’s list, it’s next to impossible to get off. And changing your e-mail address can be a major inconvenience especially if you rely on it to stay in touch with important business and personal contacts.
To reduce the chances of your e-mail address getting spammed, here are 5 simple preventative measures you can take that will go a long way in keeping not-so-delicious spam out of your in-box.
1. Use a disposable e-mail address or email alias.
If you buy products online or occasionally subscribe to websites that interest you, chances are you’re going to get spammed.
To avoid your main e-mail address from ending up on their broadcast list, set up a free Internet e-mail address or alias with Gmail or other email providers and use it when buying or opting in to online newsletters. You can also use a throwaway e-mail address when making purchases or subscribing to newsletters (see #4 below).
If you do not like having to check multiple email address then have it forward all email through to your main email.
That’s all there is too it. Every once in a while, especially if you see yourself beginning to see a lot of SPAM, simply delete your email alias and begin again. All that SPAM with the disposable email will now have no where to go, freeing up your email Inbox.
2. Pay attention to check boxes that automatically opt you in.
Whenever you subscribe to a website or make a purchase online, be very watchful of small, pre-checked boxes that say, “Yes! I want to receive offers from third party companies.”
If you do not un-check the box to opt-out, your e-mail address can (and will) be sold to every online advertiser. To avoid this from happening, simply take a closer look at every online form you fill out.
3. Don’t use your main e-mail address on your website, web forums, or newsgroups.
Spammers have special programs that can glean e-mail addresses from websites without your permission. If you are posting to a web forum or newsgroup, use your disposable e-mail address instead of your main e-mail address.
If you want to post an e-mail address on your home page, use “info@” and have all replies forwarded to a folder in your in-box that won’t interfere with your main address. If you have access to the HTML editor for your webpage, you can replace the “@” symbol with the HTML characters “@”. This will not stop all website scrapers and programs from harvesting your email address, but it will cause errors for quite a few helping to reduce potential SPAM a bit more.
4. Create throwaway e-mail accounts.
If you own a web domain, all mail going to an address at your domain is probably set up to come directly to you by default. For example, an e-mail addressed to anything@yourdomain.com will be delivered to your in-box.
This is a great way to fight spam without missing out on important e-mails you want to get. The next time you sign up for a newsletter, use the title of the website in your e-mail address. For example, if the website is titled “technologysecrets.com”, enter “technologysecrets@yourdomain.com” as your e-mail address. If you get spammed, look at what address the spam was sent to.
If technologysecrets@yourdomain.com shows up as the original recipient, you know the source since that e-mail address was unique to that web site. Now you can easily stop the spam by making any e-mail sent to that address bounce back to the sender.
5. Don’t open, reply to or try to opt-out of obvious spam e-mails.
Opening, replying to, or even clicking a bogus opt-out link in an obvious spam e-mail signals that your e-mail address is active, and more spam will follow.
The only time it is safe to click on the opt-out link or reply to the e-mail is when the message was sent from a company you know or do business with (for example, a company that you purchase from or a newsletter you subscribed to).
Finally! A Way To Stop Spam, Spyware, And Pop-Ups From Taking Over Your Computer
If you are absolutely fed up with the number of spam e-mails you get every day, the annoying pop-ups being shoved in your face when you surf the net, and advertisers installing spyware on your computer to monitor your every move and serve up unwanted ads, then please read on.
We’re Waging War Against Spam, Spyware, and Pop-Ups!
Dolomite Technology has been working with customers for years to help stop SPAM from getting to their mailbox. For years, this has been the largest complaint we heard from people who later become our customers. In addition, we scan their email to help prevent viruses from getting through the mail filters as well, the second biggest concern for many people .
Needless to say, our customer no longer worry about SPAM, Viruses, Malware, or Spyware. Why? Because Dolomite Technology has a program that not only guarantees 100% email process, but will filter SPAM, Viruses, Malware, Spyware and other harmful items from your email.
If you are suffering from an email problem, or just want some help managing your email, check out our Email Solutions page.