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Are all ISPs equally strict on placement rules?

Myth: Email providers all use the same filtering approach.

Reality: Each provider has unique filtering priorities and methods.

Gmail: Heavy engagement weighting, sophisticated ML.

Microsoft: Strong IP reputation focus, SmartScreen filtering.

Yahoo: Complaint-driven, FBL emphasis.

Others: Varying approaches, often more blocklist-dependent.

Success at one provider does not guarantee success at others. Monitor and optimize per-provider.

Each harbor has its own inspection criteria. Learn what each one prioritizes.