Hotmail showing up in spam folder

The frustration of emails ending up in the spam folder! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue with your Hotmail account.

Here are some possible reasons why your emails might be landing in the spam folder:

  1. Spam filters are too aggressive: Hotmail's spam filters might be flagging your emails as spam due to their strict settings. Try whitelisting the sender's email address or domain to ensure your emails are delivered to the inbox.
  2. Email content is too promotional: If your emails contain too many promotional links, images, or keywords, they might be flagged as spam. Try to balance your content and make it more informative and less promotional.
  3. Sender's reputation: If the sender's email address or domain has a poor reputation, it might be flagged as spam. Check the sender's email address and domain to ensure they have a good reputation.
  4. Email format: If your emails are not formatted correctly, they might be flagged as spam. Try using a plain text format or a simple HTML template.
  5. Spam keywords: If your emails contain spam keywords or phrases, they might be flagged as spam. Check your email content for any spam keywords and remove them.
  6. Email attachments: If your emails contain attachments, they might be flagged as spam. Try removing attachments or using a different file format.
  7. Hotmail's algorithms: Hotmail's algorithms might be changing frequently, which could affect the delivery of your emails. Try sending a test email to a different email address to see if it lands in the spam folder.

To resolve the issue, you can try the following:

  1. Check your email content: Review your email content and make sure it's not too promotional or contains spam keywords.
  2. Whitelist the sender: Add the sender's email address or domain to your Hotmail contacts or whitelist to ensure their emails are delivered to your inbox.
  3. Use a plain text format: Try sending your emails in plain text format to avoid any formatting issues.
  4. Use a different email client: If you're using a third-party email client, try using the Hotmail web interface to send and receive emails.
  5. Contact Hotmail support: If none of the above steps work, you can contact Hotmail support for further assistance.

Remember to always follow best practices for email marketing and ensure your emails are compliant with Hotmail's terms of service.