How do mailbox provider updates cause false alarms?
Provider changes causing apparent problems:
Algorithm updates: Gmail and Microsoft regularly update filtering. Can affect open rate measurements and placement.
Privacy feature changes: Apple MPP, image blocking changes affect metric accuracy.
Interface changes: Postmaster tool display changes may look like reputation changes.
Infrastructure issues: Provider's own problems can cause temporary delivery issues.
How to identify:
Check industry forums and communities (are others affected?)
Check provider status pages
Wait 24-48 hours before major action
Compare to historical patterns
Do not overreact to provider-side changes that will normalize.
Sometimes the harbor changes its procedures. Wait to see if it affects everyone before blaming your ship.
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