What’s the easiest way to send emails on WordPress

  • Hello,

    I’ve been setting up wordpress websites for quite some time now, but always find it an issue to set up the WP Mail SMTP plugin, as there are no SMTP Mailers that offer a free service. You always have to sign up and create an email campaign to get activated and it’s a nightmare.

    I’ve used the default PHP and it seems to work okay at the moment. My host lets me use it which is good! Is there an issue with doing this or is it okay to use for this one off e-commerce site.

    If any one can recommend and easy to set up WP SMTP Mailer I’ll be super happy and use that one!

    Thanks,

    Max

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  • Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

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    >> My host lets me use it which is good! Is there an issue with doing this <<

    This can be OK. To help your emails get through, make sure you set up an SPF record for your domain that designates the IP of your host as an authorized sender.

    @maxloyd I agree with Steven in regard to making sure you set up an SPF record if you continue to use SMTP.

    I’ve had an extremely high success rate using other 3rd party tools like Sendgrid and Mailgun. Both of these services act as a mailserver and do not use the php mail() function. This takes the load off your website and ensures that the messages will reach your users inbox.

    Both services offer free options to get started.

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