How to blacklist mail chimp

Blacklisting Mailchimp means that your email address or domain has been flagged as spammy or untrustworthy by a third-party spam filtering service. This can happen due to various reasons such as:

  1. High bounce rates
  2. Low engagement rates
  3. Spam complaints
  4. Unsubscribed users
  5. Sending emails to invalid or non-existent email addresses

To resolve the issue and remove your Mailchimp account from the blacklist, follow these steps:

Step 1: Check your Mailchimp account

  1. Log in to your Mailchimp account and go to the "Reports" tab.
  2. Click on "Bounces" and review the list of bounced emails.
  3. Check if there are any invalid or non-existent email addresses in your list.
  4. Remove or update these email addresses to prevent further bounces.

Step 2: Verify your domain

  1. Go to the Mailchimp "Settings" tab and click on "Domain Settings".
  2. Verify your domain by adding a TXT record to your DNS settings.
  3. This will help Mailchimp to authenticate your domain and reduce the risk of being blacklisted.

Step 3: Improve your email content and sending practices

  1. Review your email content and make sure it's relevant, engaging, and not spammy.
  2. Use a clear and concise subject line and avoid using spammy keywords.
  3. Segment your email list to ensure you're sending emails to interested subscribers.
  4. Avoid sending too many emails in a short period, as this can trigger spam filters.

Step 4: Check your IP reputation

  1. Go to the Mailchimp "Settings" tab and click on "IP Reputation".
  2. Check your IP reputation score and see if it's affected by your sending practices.
  3. If your score is low, consider using a different IP address or upgrading to a dedicated IP address.

Step 5: Contact the blacklist provider

  1. Identify the blacklist provider that has flagged your Mailchimp account (e.g., Spamhaus, SORBS, etc.).
  2. Contact the provider and provide them with the necessary information to resolve the issue.
  3. Follow their guidelines to remove your domain or IP address from the blacklist.

Step 6: Monitor your email performance

  1. Keep a close eye on your email performance metrics, such as open rates, click-through rates, and bounce rates.
  2. Use these metrics to identify areas for improvement and adjust your email sending practices accordingly.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and remove your Mailchimp account from the blacklist.