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Standards Myths & Misunderstandings

Busting the "best practice" myths. This section debunks common misunderstandings, like "I must use double opt-in" (you don't, but you should) or "I must send at 10 AM on Tuesday" (a myth; the "best time" is unique to your list).

10 questions in this topic

Is CSA certification a whitelist? Do standards guarantee inbox placement? Are RFCs optional? Does double opt-in solve all compliance issues? Is following M3AAWG enough for GDPR compliance? Are accessibility standards only for public sectors? Does content compliance equal deliverability success? Do privacy-first filters punish marketers unfairly? Are smaller senders exempt from best practices? Are standards static or evolving continuously?