Frank Bacon

CEO
Frank Bacon also known as Frank Sondors comes with over a decade of experience in B2B Sales, working for companies like Google, SimilarWeb, Black Crow and Whatagraph, whether as an individual contributor and all the way leading large sales teams. Currently, as the CEO of the Forge he's building Salesforge and other forges to give companies the ability to blend their current sales efforts with AI agents to maximize pipeline and drive down cost. In less than a year he scaled from $0 to $3M ARR.

Blog posts by Frank Bacon

Tutorials & Guides

Common Email Authentication Errors: Explained

Learn about common email authentication errors like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, and how to fix them to improve deliverability and sender reputation.
Frank Bacon
CEO
Tutorials & Guides

SPF Record Limits: Avoid DNS Lookup Failures

Understanding SPF record limits is crucial for email deliverability; exceeding the 10 DNS lookup limit can lead to authentication failures.
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CEO
Tutorials & Guides

SMTP Errors: What They Mean for Email Deliverability

Learn how SMTP errors impact email deliverability and discover strategies to fix them, ensuring your emails reach the inbox effectively.
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CEO
Tutorials & Guides

Gradual Scaling for New Domains: Warm-Up Tips

Learn how to warm up your email domain effectively to ensure high deliverability and maintain a positive sender reputation with ESPs.
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CEO
Tutorials & Guides

How to Audit DNS Records for Email Security

Audit your DNS records to enhance email security, prevent phishing attacks, and ensure reliable email deliverability.
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CEO
Tutorials & Guides

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.
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CEO
Tutorials & Guides

Best Practices for Multi-ESP Management

Learn best practices for managing multiple Email Service Providers to enhance deliverability, streamline operations, and protect your sender reputation.
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CEO
Tutorials & Guides

SMTP Rate Limits: Impact on Cold Email Outreach

Explore how SMTP rate limits affect cold email outreach and discover effective strategies to improve deliverability and sender reputation.
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CEO
Tutorials & Guides

How Email Headers Impact Deliverability

Understanding email headers is essential for improving deliverability and avoiding spam filters. Learn how to configure them correctly.
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CEO
Tutorials & Guides

DMARC Setup Checklist for Phishing Defense

Protect your domain from phishing with DMARC by following this comprehensive setup checklist for email authentication and security.
Frank Bacon
CEO
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.
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CEO
Tutorials & Guides

How To Set Up BIMI for Your Domain

Learn how to set up BIMI for your domain, enhancing email visibility and trust with your brand logo in inboxes.
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CEO
Reviews

100+ Warmup Inbox Reviews Demystified: Here's What You Need To Know

I read over 100 Warmup Inbox reviews to understand what it does well, where it falls short, and whether it’s worth using. Here’s what I found.
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CEO

Folderly Reviews Demystified: 500+ Users' Experience Analyzed

Folderly promises better inbox placement. But does it deliver? We dig into 500+ reviews to find out. Real insights, pros and cons, pricing, and more.
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CEO
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.
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CEO
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.
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CEO
Tutorials & Guides

How to Write Cold Email CTAs That Convert

Learn how to craft cold email CTAs that drive responses with clarity, tone, and personalization for improved engagement.
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CEO

UCEPROTECT Blacklist Explained: Get Rid L1, L2, L3 Issues in Simple steps

Emails going to spam? Learn how to check and remove your IP from the UCEPROTECT blacklist (Level 1, 2, or 3): Stop sending>Check email set up>Verify SPF, DKIM, DMARC>Clean leadlist. And stay out of it.
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CEO
Cold Email

How Personalization Impacts Cold Email Deliverability

Learn how personalization in cold emails boosts deliverability and engagement, protecting your sender reputation and improving outreach success.
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CEO
Email Deliverability

Email Deliverability Checklist for Sales Teams

Enhance your sales email deliverability with proven strategies like technical setup, list hygiene, and personalized content to boost outreach success.
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CEO
DNS Setup

How to Set Up DKIM GoDaddy: Easy Step-by-Step Guide [2025]

Learn how to set up a DKIM record in GoDaddy with this complete 2025 guide. Step-by-step easy instructions, common fixes, and verification tools.
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CEO