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What is a no-reply email – and what happens if you reply?

Have you ever received an email with the sender address “noreply@...” and started to wonder what it is all about? For example, are no-reply emails legit, or are they a sign of spam or phishing? How should you get in touch with the sender if you have questions?  What happens if you do reply to a no-reply email?
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Email Security
95 people found this article helpful.

Gamification: A powerful tool for email marketing

Ever wondered why platforms like Duolingo are so addictive? Or why brands with loyalty programs are much more popular than others? What if we told you that it’s all because of gamification? You may not be aware of it, but those brands know exactly how to use it to keep you wanting more.
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Marketing Trends Email
43 people found this article helpful.

How to restore closed tabs and sessions in your web browser

You’re surfing the web, don’t have time to finish picking out the perfect shoes or reading an interesting article – and then you close the wrong browser tab by mistake and your page is gone.  Or even worse, your entire browser closes with all your open tabs.
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Internet How-to Browser
305 people found this article helpful.

New: Direct access to your mail.com email list

When you log in to your email account, the first thing you probably want to see is whether or not you have new messages. mail.com is now offering a more streamlined experience for our users who log in through the web browser. Instead of the “Home” tab, they now go straight to the inbox.
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Update Inbox Email
25 people found this article helpful.

CC vs. BCC in email: Meanings and how to use them correctly

Cc and bcc can both be used to send copies of an email to additional recipients. But have you sometimes wondered what the letters stand for? Or have you steered clear of both because you aren’t quite sure about the difference between cc and bcc? We explain when to use cc vs bcc, how to find bcc in Outlook and your mail.com account – and the original meaning of cc.
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Email How-to Inbox Netiquette
2,428 people found this article helpful.

How to update your CV for better results in 2024

Did you know that an outdated CV could be the only thing standing between you and success? Whether you are currently job hunting or not, it’s always a smart idea to keep your CV updated. A great opportunity could be right around the corner and having your CV ready to go can save you a lot of time and guarantee you a higher chance of being considered.
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How-to Office
54 people found this article helpful.

Ask the expert: How to protect yourself from spam and phishing

Viviana is an expert in our Mail Security team. One of her main responsibilities is protecting our users from spam emails and phishing attacks. In this interview, she tells us why inboxes have a spam folder and why not all “bad” emails are deleted automatically. Plus, she shares some pro tips for recognizing email scams.
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Interview Security Phishing Spam
72 people found this article helpful.

How to remove an email account from a phone without deleting the account

Maybe you got a new phone and you want to remove all your personal information from the old one before you give it away. Or there is a little used “junk mail” account taking up space. Good reasons to remove an email account from your phone! But how does it work? And what happens to the email account?
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Android Email iOS App
68 people found this article helpful.

Is a URL the same as a link? URLs and web addresses explained

We have all heard the term URL, but what is it exactly? Is it the same as a domain name or a link? Why are some URLs so long? And how can you shorten them? Today we explain what a URL is and what it is used for.
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Domains Internet
456 people found this article helpful.

What is user-generated content & how can you use it in email marketing?

Have you ever bought a product that you loved so much you just had to post about it online? It could be a new shirt, a new phone, or even a new menu at your favorite fast food place. You snap a picture or take a video to share with your loved ones so that they too could give your favorite product a try.
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Marketing Email Trends
49 people found this article helpful.

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