Are your emails actually reaching your customers' inboxes? With spam filters becoming increasingly sophisticated, it's more important than ever to test your email deliverability before hitting send. This guide shows you how to check your email deliverability for free using MailMoxie's AI-powered testing platform.
Why Email Deliverability Testing Matters
The Hidden Cost of Poor Deliverability
- Low open rates: emails in spam folders rarely get opened
- Lost revenue: every undelivered email is a missed sales opportunity
- Damaged reputation: poor deliverability hurts your sender score
- Future blocking: ISPs may block your future emails entirely
The MailMoxie Advantage
- 50+ spam triggers: test against common spam criteria
- AI-powered analysis: actionable insights, not just raw data
- Instant results: complete analysis in seconds
- Completely free: no credit card required, no monthly fees
Step-by-Step: How to Check Your Email Deliverability
1. Get Your Personal MailMoxie Agent Email
When you sign up for MailMoxie, you'll receive a unique email address (like your-agent@agents.mailmoxie.com) that acts as your personal testing agent.
Pro Tip: Save this email address in your contacts for easy access when testing emails.
2. Send Your Test Email
Compose your email exactly as you would for subscribers, then send it to your MailMoxie agent email address. This can be done from any email client or marketing platform.
What to test: marketing campaigns, transactional emails, newsletters, promotional content, and any other email you plan to send.
3. Get Instant AI-Powered Analysis
Within minutes, MailMoxie's AI analyzes your email and provides a comprehensive deliverability report including spam score, accessibility issues, and specific recommendations for improvement.
What you'll see: deliverability grade (A+ to F), spam trigger analysis, accessibility score, and actionable improvement suggestions.
Key Areas MailMoxie Tests
Content Analysis
- Spam trigger words and phrases
- Subject line optimization
- HTML vs. text ratio
- Link analysis and reputation
- Image optimization
Technical Factors
- SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records
- Sender reputation analysis
- Blacklist monitoring
- Email authentication
- Domain reputation
Accessibility Testing
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- Color contrast analysis
- Alt text validation
- Screen reader compatibility
- Keyboard navigation
Best Practices
- Unsubscribe compliance
- Sender information
- Mobile responsiveness
- Email structure
- Call-to-action optimization
Pro Tips for Better Email Deliverability
Test Before Every Campaign
Don't assume your emails will deliver because they worked before. Spam filters evolve. Test every email before sending to your full list.
Monitor Your Sender Reputation
Track your performance regularly and catch issues before they become major problems.
Clean Your Email List Regularly
Remove inactive subscribers and invalid email addresses to reduce bounces and complaints.
Use Consistent Sending Patterns
Avoid sudden volume spikes and maintain regular schedules to build trust with providers.
Common Deliverability Issues and Solutions
High Spam Score
Problem: Too many spam trigger words or suspicious patterns.
Solution: Use MailMoxie's analysis to find triggers and replace problematic words. Write naturally.
Poor Authentication
Problem: Missing or incorrect SPF, DKIM, or DMARC records.
Solution: Configure authentication correctly with your provider; MailMoxie highlights what's wrong.
Accessibility Issues
Problem: Emails don't meet WCAG standards, excluding users with disabilities.
Solution: Follow accessibility recommendations to ensure compatibility with assistive tech.
Start Testing Your Emails Today
Ready to ensure your emails reach the inbox? MailMoxie makes it easy to check deliverability for free, with instant results.