So I can get more guidance and questions answered :)

Hi everyone, I’m about to swap a few cold outbound domains after seeing deliverability issues, and before starting again with new domains, I’d like to make sure I’m following the right best practices. For those with experience managing multiple outbound domains, what would you recommend to reduce the risk of getting listed on SURBL or similar blocklists? I’m especially interested in best practices around: - Domain naming strategy - Technical setup and DNS - Warm-up and ramp-up speed - Sending volume per mailbox/domain - Email copy and link usage - Tracking links and redirects - Landing pages linked in emails - Anything else that can trigger domain-level reputation issues My goal is to rebuild the setup properly instead of just swapping domains and repeating the same mistakes. Any concrete recommendations or lessons learned would be really appreciated.

Hey everyone, I got tired of buying generic B2B databases that are full of dead websites, missing social links, and 40% email bounce rates. To solve this, I spent the last few weeks building a custom Python script that takes raw location inputs, cross-references active digital footprints, and extracts clean data. To prove the pipeline works, I just ran a clean script for Detroit, MI and filtered out all the rows missing core contact info. Here is a completely free, unrestricted sample of ~100 deeply enriched local companies split across: 🛡️ Security & IT Services 🎨 Design & Creative Studios 👕 Retail & Apparel Brands 🚗 Automotive Services & Hospitality Every single row includes: Business Name, Website, Phone, Verified Email, and direct links to their active Facebook or Instagram pages so you can run multi-touch cold email + social DM sequences. 👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L5ygv7O5A_qNhD00fZjiXGap8OlF_54d_BXEXLcycRI/edit?usp=sharing Looking for feedback: If you are an agency owner or lead-gen rep, take a look at the data quality and let me know what you think. P.S. If you want a custom list engineered specifically for your agency's target niche and city, drop a comment below

Hey ScaledMail community! 👋 I run a B2B SaaS that helps companies appear in ChatGPT and other AI answers. With CPMs rising on paid channels, we turned to cold email starting in November. Cold email has quickly become one of our most important acquisition channels. I knew nothing about cold outreach when I started. I learned a lot along the way (including plenty of mistakes), so here’s everything I wish I had known from day one. Part 1: Technical Setup Domain Strategy - Buy dedicated domains just for email campaigns — never ever use your main company domain. - Set up DNS records immediately: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. - Use Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 for better deliverability (roughly $4–6 per account per month). Email Account Setup - Create 1–4 email accounts per domain. - Start slow: 10 emails per account per day, then increase volume by ~10% each day. - Max once warmed up: ~25 emails per account per day. - Example: 4 domains × 3 accounts × 25 emails = 300 emails/day to begin with. IMPORTANT: Always warm up accounts for at least 14 days before ramping up. Extra tips that help a lot: - Add real profile photos and complete the accounts. - Older domains tend to perform better when you can get them. - Set up a custom tracking domain for accurate open/click data. Choosing Your Sending Platform The ScaledMail platform is pretty good thanks to its campaign sequencing, deliverability focus, analytics, and the real-world insights shared by other operators who are actively scaling. It’s genuinely one of the strongest environments for cold email right now. I’ve also run high-volume campaigns successfully with Instantly.ai, which complements tools like ScaledMail nicely depending on your workflow and volume. A lot of top performers use a combination of platforms and simply play to each tool’s strengths. Test what fits your process best (I know people using 3 different outreach platforms each for a specific purpose).

I'm curious on how do you diagnose if a domain is an issue when sending campaigns? Like when is it a sign to rotate and replace domains. Build a scalable system with buffer: Many domains + many inboxes + low volume per inbox, plus 20–30% extra capacity so you can rotate, test, and replace domains without stalling campaigns.