email-best-practices

Provide email deliverability and compliance guidance for marketing and transactional emails.

Updated Mar 19, 2026
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Skill: email-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/drdanmaggs/rocket-fuel/tree/main/internal/plugin/skills/email-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drdanmaggs/rocket-fuel --skill email-best-practices-drdanmaggs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guidance for building deliverable, compliant, user-friendly emails to improve deliverability, reduce spam flags, and ensure regulatory compliance across CAN-SPAM, GDPR, and CASL.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deliverability optimization including SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup and header best practices
  • Compliance guidance for CAN-SPAM, GDPR, CASL, and regional laws
  • Lifecycle, consent, and unsubscribe management with list hygiene and governance
  • Templates and process guidance for both marketing and transactional emails
  • Use Case: Audit and harden an onboarding email flow with double opt-in and clear unsubscribe

Quick Start

Audit your current email program for deliverability, compliance, and unsubscribe readiness and implement recommended fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about email-best-practices

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I improve email deliverability with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC setup?

Email deliverability improves by configuring SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to authenticate outgoing messages and reduce spam flags. This Skill provides header best practices and governance metrics to harden your sending infrastructure for both marketing and transactional emails.

What is the best way to ensure CAN-SPAM, GDPR, and CASL compliance for email workflows?

Email compliance is achieved by implementing clear consent, unsubscribe, and data retention governance across your workflows. This Skill provides checklists and process guidance to satisfy CAN-SPAM, GDPR, and CASL regulatory requirements for onboarding, newsletters, and promotions.

How do I set up a double opt-in onboarding email flow with clear unsubscribe options?

Onboarding email flows require double opt-in consent and clear unsubscribe handling to maintain list hygiene and compliance. This Skill provides templates and lifecycle management guidance to audit and harden your onboarding sequences effectively.

Why are my marketing emails going to spam despite following unsubscribe rules?

Marketing emails trigger spam filters when deliverability protocols, list hygiene, and content design are misaligned, even if unsubscribe rules are followed. This Skill audits your email program against deliverability, compliance, and lifecycle best practices to identify and fix gaps.

Do I need separate email templates for transactional messages and marketing newsletters?

Transactional emails and marketing newsletters require distinct templates and governance to ensure regulatory compliance and deliverability. This Skill provides process guidance and templates tailored for both use cases, covering scenarios like password resets and promotional campaigns.

When should I implement double opt-in versus single opt-in for email list management?

Double opt-in is recommended when strict consent compliance and high list quality are required, while single opt-in suits lower-friction signups. This Skill provides guidance on lifecycle, consent, and list management governance to determine the right approach for your context.