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How do you detect provider-specific problems (e.g., Gmail vs Outlook)?

Provider-specific problem detection:

Segment your data:

Break down metrics by email domain

Compare Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, others

Look for divergent patterns

Indicators of provider-specific issue:

One provider's metrics decline while others stable

Bounce patterns specific to one provider

Postmaster tools show problem at one provider

Testing:

Send to seed accounts at each provider

Compare placement results

Test from same content/timing

Root cause by provider:

Gmail issues often engagement-related

Microsoft issues often IP-reputation-related

Yahoo issues often complaint-related

Provider-specific problems need provider-specific solutions.

Different ports have different rules. Problems at one harbor may not affect others.