Google and Yahoo Changed The Game | Donald Kelly - 1728

Oh no! It’s happening again. The biggest search engines are making changes. But, this time, it’s to protect people’s email accounts. Sellers sending out over 500 emails per day may want to stop because there will be repercussions for doing so.  In this episode of "The Sales Evangelist Podcast," host Donald Kelly addresses the recent strict changes announced by Yahoo and Google regarding email outreach.  How will these changes affect your sales approach? What are the limits to how many emails can you send now?  Tune in to this week’s episode and learn how to adapt to these recent changes. Understanding Yahoo and Google's Changes Donald breaks down the changes announced by Yahoo and Google, highlighting that bulk senders who dispatch more than 5000 emails per day must adapt to align with the heightened requirements.  These changes aim to shield end users from spam and potential security risks associated with excessive unsolicited emails. Insights Derived from Mailgun Referencing insights from Mailgun, Donald delves into the implications for sales professionals and how these changes impact their outreach strategies.  He emphasizes that aligning with the standards enforced by Google and Yahoo is essential for safeguarding email deliverability and maintaining a positive sender reputation. Essential Practices for Email Outreach Donald outlines three crucial elements that sales professionals must prioritize to navigate the evolving email outreach landscape.  These include authenticating emails, enabling easy unsubscribe options, and sending targeted emails that cater to recipients' interests and preferences. Implications for Sales Professionals Addressing the potential impact on sales professionals, Donald discusses the nuances of these changes for individual contributors and organizations.