Dovydas Volodko

CPO
Dovydas drives product strategy at The Forge, turning real outbound problems into opinionated, scalable tools that deliver measurable revenue impact.

Blog posts by Dovydas Volodko

Tutorials & Guides

Spam Complaint Thresholds: What You Need to Know

Know acceptable spam complaint rates, their deliverability consequences, and clear fixes—list hygiene, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, and one-click unsubscribes.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Infrastructure

Google Workspace: Anti-Spoofing Setup Guide

Step-by-step guide to configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC in Google Workspace—verify domain, add DNS TXT records, test authentication, and monitor deliverability.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
DNS Setup

Managing Multiple DKIM Selectors

Organize, name, rotate, and monitor DKIM selectors to prevent deliverability and security issues across multiple email services.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Deliverability

SPAM Triggers in Subject Lines to Avoid

Identify subject-line words, formatting, and personalization that trigger spam filters, plus testing and authentication tips to improve deliverability.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
DNS Setup

How to Configure SMTP for Email Campaigns

Step-by-step SMTP setup for email campaigns: choose a relay, verify a sending domain, configure SPF/DKIM/DMARC, warm up IPs, and monitor deliverability.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
DNS Setup

DKIM, SPF, DMARC: SMTP Authentication Basics

Learn how DKIM, SPF, and DMARC protocols enhance email security and improve deliverability, protecting your domain from spoofing and spam.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
DNS Setup

SPF vs DKIM vs DMARC: Key Differences

Learn how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC work together to enhance email security and prevent phishing attacks in your communication strategy.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Cold Email

Cold Email Laws: GDPR, CAN-SPAM, CCPA

Understand the legal landscape of cold emailing with insights on GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and CCPA to ensure compliance and enhance email performance.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tools

5 Best Email Warmup API Providers for Better Deliverability

Best Email Warmup API providers compared: Warmforge, Mailreach, Warmy.io, Mailgun, Mailivery. Improve deliverability and boost cold outreach.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Deliverability

How Blacklisted IPs Impact Email Deliverability

Learn how blacklisted IPs affect email deliverability and discover strategies for prevention and recovery to ensure your messages reach their audience.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Deliverability

How Email Headers Impact Deliverability

Understanding email headers is essential for improving deliverability and avoiding spam filters. Learn how to configure them correctly.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Deliverability

Ultimate Guide to AI Blacklist Monitoring

Learn how AI-powered blacklist monitoring tools can safeguard your email deliverability and enhance your sender reputation effectively.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tools

Top 7 Email Spam Checker Tools 2025

Explore the top 7 email spam checker tools of 2025 to enhance your email deliverability and ensure your messages reach inboxes.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
DNS Setup

How to Set Up DMARC Policies

Learn how to effectively set up DMARC policies to enhance your email security and prevent phishing and spoofing attacks.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tutorials & Guides

How to Calculate Email Campaign ROI

Learn how to effectively calculate and improve the ROI of your email campaigns by tracking costs and measuring revenue.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tools

5 Best Warmy Alternatives for Automated Warmup & Competitors

Exploring Warmy.io alternatives? We compared Warmforge, Mailreach, Warmup Inbox, InboxAlly, and Lemwarm to find the best tools for affordable, reliable email warm-up.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tools

7 Best Email Deliverability Monitoring Tools for Better Outreach

We reviewed dozens of tools and picked the 7 best email deliverability monitoring platforms to keep your cold emails out of spam in 2025.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tutorials & Guides

How to Fix SPF Record Failures

Learn how to diagnose and fix SPF record failures to improve your email deliverability and protect your sender reputation.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Deliverability

How DKIM Validators Improve Email Deliverability

Learn how DKIM validators enhance email security and deliverability, safeguarding your sender reputation and ensuring your messages reach inboxes.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Warm Up

New vs Aged Domains: Warm-Up Differences

Explore the essential differences in warming up new and aged domains to enhance email deliverability and optimize outreach strategies.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Cold Email

GDPR Compliance for Email Tracking Tools

Understand GDPR compliance for email tracking tools, focusing on consent, transparency, and data subject rights to ensure regulatory adherence.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Warm Up

Email Warm-Up Compliance: 2025 Trends

In 2025, email warm-up compliance is essential to avoid hefty fines and improve deliverability. Learn the latest regulations and best practices.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tutorials & Guides

Avoiding Spam Filters in High-Volume Warm-Ups

Learn essential strategies to avoid spam filters during high-volume email warm-ups, ensuring better deliverability and engagement.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Infrastructure

How AI Detects and Removes Email Blacklist Issues

Learn how AI tools can detect and resolve email blacklist issues, enhancing deliverability and protecting sender reputation.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Deliverability

How Email Sender Reputation is Damaged & How to Improve It

Learn how to protect and improve your email sender reputation to ensure your emails land in inboxes and boost engagement.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
DNS Setup

Sender Policy Framework (SPF): What It Does

SPF is crucial for protecting your domain from email spoofing, improving deliverability, and ensuring trusted communication with recipients.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
DNS Setup

Reverse DNS Failures: Causes and Fixes

Learn how to troubleshoot and fix reverse DNS failures to improve your email deliverability and sender reputation.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
DNS Setup

How to Resolve DKIM Signature Failures Step-by-Step

Learn how to diagnose and fix DKIM signature failures to improve email deliverability and protect your sender reputation.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Deliverability

Top 5 Apollo Email Warmup Alternatives (Real User Feedback Included)

Looking for Apollo email warmup alternatives in 2025? This guide lists top tools like Warmforge, Lemwarm, Mailreach, Warmy.io, and Warmup Inbox, based on real user reviews.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tutorials & Guides

How Spam Words Impact Email Placement

Learn how spam words affect email placement and discover strategies to improve deliverability through content and sender reputation.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tutorials & Guides

Ultimate Guide to Placement Testing for Email Deliverability

Placement testing boosts email performance by ensuring messages land in the primary inbox, enhancing engagement and compliance.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tools

Top 5 AI Inbox Placement Tools 2025

Explore the top AI tools for email deliverability in 2025, enhancing inbox placement and boosting your campaign's success.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
DNS Setup

DKIM Setup Checklist for Beginners

Learn how to set up DKIM for email authentication, improve deliverability, and avoid common pitfalls with this beginner-friendly checklist.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Cold Email

7 Email Personalization Tips for Better Deliverability

Enhance your email deliverability with these 7 personalization tips that boost engagement and keep your messages out of spam folders.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tools

What Is An Inbox Placement Test?

Learn how Inbox Placement Tests help improve email visibility and deliverability by tracking where your emails end up in recipients' inboxes.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Cold Email

How to Handle Unsubscribe Requests in Cold Email Outreach

Learn how to effectively manage unsubscribe requests in cold email outreach to maintain compliance, protect your reputation, and enhance engagement.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Deliverability

What Are Email Blacklists and How to Avoid Them

Learn about email blacklists, their impact on deliverability, and effective strategies to avoid and resolve blacklisting issues.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tutorials & Guides

How to Check Sender Reputation Metrics

Understanding and monitoring sender reputation metrics is essential for improving email deliverability and ensuring your messages reach inboxes.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Infrastructure

Custom Tracking Domain Setup: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how setting up a custom tracking domain can enhance your email deliverability, engagement, and sender reputation effectively.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tutorials & Guides

Ultimate Guide to Removing Yourself from Email Blacklists

Learn how to identify, resolve, and prevent email blacklisting to ensure your messages reach inboxes and maintain a strong sender reputation.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Infrastructure

Custom Tracking Domain: What It Is & How To Set It Up Easily Best Email Results in 2025?

Tired of links like trk.mailer.com getting you flagged? Learn how to set up a custom tracking domain to protect your sender reputation and hit the inbox. Pick a subdomain →Go to your DNS provider→Add a CNAME record→Verify in email tool→Test with DNS checker.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Tools

5 Best GMass Alternatives & Competitors for Effective Outreach

Discover the 5 best GMass alternatives for 2025. We tested Warmforge, Instantly, Smartlead, Salesforge & Lemlist by running real campaigns. Here's our honest review of cold email tools better than GMass.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Deliverability

Gmail vs Outlook: Email Deliverability Comparison

Gmail surpasses Outlook in email deliverability with better inbox rates and lower spam issues, ideal for cold outreach campaigns.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Warm Up

Does Email Warmup Help You to Boost Email Deliverability in 2025?

Discover how email warmup boosts deliverability, improves inbox placement, and helps cold emails avoid spam filters, especially on new doma
Dovydas Volodko
CPO
Email Warm Up

How to Warm Up Email Domain Correctly: Proven Methods for 2025

Learn how to warm up email domain in 2025 to improve deliverability, avoid spam folders. Step-by-step guide with tools, tips, and best practices.
Dovydas Volodko
CPO