Creating Your First Email Test on SpamBarometer
Testing your emails before sending them to your subscribers is essential to ensure good deliverability. This guide will walk you through creating your first test on SpamBarometer.
Step 1: Log in to your account
Navigate to SpamBarometer.com and log in with your credentials. If you don't have an account yet, you'll need to sign up first.
Step 2: Navigate to the Test Creation page
Once logged in, click on the "New Test" button in the dashboard or navigate to the "Tests" section and click "Create New Test".
Step 3: Choose your test method
SpamBarometer offers multiple ways to test your email:
- Paste HTML: Copy and paste your email HTML directly
- Upload File: Upload an HTML or EML file
- Forward Email: Forward an existing email to our special testing address
- API Submission: Use our API to programmatically test emails
For your first test, we recommend using the "Paste HTML" method as it's the simplest.
Step 4: Enter your email content
If you selected "Paste HTML", paste your email HTML into the editor. Make sure to include both the HTML and any embedded CSS. If you're testing a plain text email, use the "Plain Text" tab.
Step 5: Add email headers (optional)
You can add custom email headers to test how they affect your spam score. Common headers to test include:
- From
- Reply-To
- Subject
- List-Unsubscribe
Step 6: Run the test
Click the "Run Test" button to submit your email for analysis. The system will process your email and generate a comprehensive spam report.
Step 7: Review your results
Once the test is complete, you'll see your overall spam score along with detailed feedback about potential issues. The report is divided into several sections:
- Overall Score: A numerical score indicating spam likelihood
- Content Analysis: Issues related to your email content
- Technical Analysis: Technical issues like headers and authentication
- Recommendations: Specific suggestions to improve deliverability
Step 8: Make improvements
Based on the feedback, make changes to your email to address the identified issues. Common improvements include:
- Reducing spammy language
- Balancing image-to-text ratio
- Adding proper unsubscribe links
- Fixing HTML structure
Step 9: Re-test your email
After making changes, run another test to see if your spam score has improved. Continue this process until you achieve a satisfactory score.
Need more help?
If you encounter any issues or have questions about your test results, don't hesitate to contact our support team.