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How long should I monitor reputation after a recovery period?

Post-recovery monitoring timeline:

Intensive phase (0-4 weeks after recovery):

Daily metric checks

Postmaster tools every day

Blocklist checks regularly

Immediate response to any dips

Transition phase (4-8 weeks):

Every-other-day deep checks

Continue watching for backslide

Gradually relax if stable

Ongoing monitoring (8+ weeks):

Weekly deep reviews

Automated alerts for anomalies

Regular postmaster checks

Never stop monitoring entirely:

Past issues can recur

Early detection prevents future crises

Maintain vigilance even after recovery. Relapse can happen.