This blog post provides a comprehensive guide for WordPress website designers on how to set up and manage client email delivery using SMTP2GO. It covers the step-by-step process of creating sub accounts, configuring DNS settings, and integrating with WordPress to ensure reliable email delivery.
In the world of WordPress website design, ensuring that emails sent from client websites reach their intended inboxes is a critical task. Many designers face challenges with email delivery, which can lead to missed communications and frustrated clients. This blog post will guide you through using SMTP2GO, an email delivery service that simplifies the process of managing client email delivery effectively.
Understanding the Challenge
As a WordPress website designer, one of the most significant challenges is ensuring that emails sent from client websites are delivered reliably.
Clients rely on these emails for various purposes, including notifications, confirmations, and updates. Therefore, it is essential to have a robust solution in place to manage email delivery.
Introducing SMTP2GO
SMTP2GO is an email delivery service designed to ensure that emails sent from WordPress sites reach their recipients without fail.
One of the standout features of SMTP2GO for website designers is the ability to create sub accounts for each client, allowing for centralized management of email delivery from a single dashboard.
This feature not only simplifies the process but also enhances convenience.
Setting Up SMTP2GO: A Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these few, simple steps to setup your client subaccounts and manage ALL of your WordPress website email delivery from one, main dashboard!
Step 1: Sign Up for SMTP2GO
To get started with SMTP2GO, visit their homepage and click on the “Try Free” button.
You will need to enter your company email address and complete the sign-up form.
After signing up, check your inbox for an activation email from SMTP2GO and click on the activation link to set up your account.
Step 2: Upgrade Your Plan
Once your account is activated, log in to the SMTP2GO dashboard.
If you are on the free plan, you will need to upgrade to the Starter plan to access sub accounts.
The Starter plan allows you to send up to 10,000 emails per month across all accounts for just $15 per month.
Step 3: Create Sub Accounts
After upgrading, navigate to the settings and select “Sub Accounts.”
To add a new client, click the “Add Sub Account” button. Enter the sub account name (typically the client’s business name), set the monthly email limit (minimum of 200), check the verification box, and click “Add Sub Account.”
Step 4: Configure Email Delivery for the Client
Log in to the newly created client sub account. Follow these steps to set up email delivery:
- Add a Verified Sender: Click on the button to add a sender domain. Enter the client’s domain name and continue. You will receive three CNAME records that need to be added to the client’s DNS settings.
- Update DNS Settings: Access the DNS settings where the client’s domain is hosted (e.g., NameCheap). Add the three CNAME records as instructed. Additionally, create a DMARC record by adding a TXT record with the host as “_dmarc” and the policy set to “reject” to prevent spam.
- Verify DNS Records: After adding the records, return to SMTP2GO and click “Verify.” It may take a few minutes for the records to propagate. Once verified, you should see a green checkmark next to the client domain name.
Step 5: Create an API Key
Next, you need to create an API key for the client sub account.
Click on the API keys section and add a new key with a simple description.
Copy the generated API key, as you will need it to connect the client’s WordPress site to SMTP2GO.
Step 6: Integrate with WordPress
Log in to the client’s WordPress website and install the WP Mail SMTP plugin, which is free and user-friendly.
In the plugin settings, provide the following information:
- From Email
- From Name
- Select SMTP2GO as the mailer
- Paste the API key
- Click “Save” to complete the integration.
Step 7: Test Email Delivery
To ensure everything is set up correctly, send a test email using the WP Mail SMTP plugin.
Navigate to the “Tools” section of the plugin, enter an email address, and click “Send.”
A success message indicates that the setup is complete.
If you encounter any errors, double-check the DNS records and DMARC settings.
Step 8: Monitor Email Activity
Return to the SMTP2GO dashboard to monitor email activity. You can check the reports tab for a summary of emails sent through each sub account, allowing you to manage client communications effectively.
Conclusion
Using SMTP2GO simplifies the process of managing email delivery for WordPress websites.
By following the steps outlined in this guide, website designers can ensure that their clients receive all necessary communications without fail.
This not only enhances client satisfaction but also streamlines the workflow for designers.
With SMTP2GO, you can focus on creating exceptional websites while leaving email delivery to a reliable service.
