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How to interpret mixed results (inbox + spam + missing)?

Mixed results reveal a nuanced situation:

Inbox portion: Some providers or recipients trust you. Identify which and learn from them.

Spam portion: Some filtering is occurring. Diagnose by provider to identify specific issues.

Missing portion: Messages never arrived. Could indicate blocking, bouncing, or severe filtering. Investigate immediately.

Analyze mixed results by provider. Gmail inbox with Outlook spam suggests provider-specific reputation issues.

Missing messages are concerning. A message going to spam is better than a message disappearing entirely.

Some ports welcome you, some quarantine you, some turn you away. Understand each response separately.