NEWS: Gmail no longer supported in Systeme-io
It used to be that Systeme-io allowed you to send email campaigns using Gmail/Yahoo/Hotmail/etc. Then in February 2024, they began to "highly encourage" you to switch away from Gmail and use a professional email instead (for good reason). Between February and July 2024, you could get away with sending emails using Gmail but you would see a really big red warning asking you nicely to switch away from it as soon as possible. Well, guess what? Now you can't get away with it. It is REQUIRED to send all Email Campaigns using only a professional email. This hard rule takes effect July 16, 2024 (5 days ago) and the owner of Systeme-io announced it in the official facebook group. But what's the big deal? Why does this matter? This change ensures your business is trusted by your customers because they see the email coming from your domain, and not some random Gmail account. The cost of a professional email is peanuts, so no need to worry. The cost of professional email is anywhere between $2/mo up to $6/mo. I got mine from GoDaddy on the same day I bought my domain. I believe I paid $24 for a full YEAR of professional email, which breaks down to just $2/mo. I'm alright with that! π If you bought a professional email with GoDaddy (using Microsoft Outlook) when you purchased your custom domain, you're all set. π