Why you should never use Gmail or Hotmail for your email marekting
Published: 4th August 2026
# Why You Should Never Use Gmail or Hotmail for Your Email Marketing
Still sending your email marketing campaigns from a Gmail or Hotmail address? It might seem convenient, but it's one of the biggest mistakes you can make if you want your emails to reach the inbox.
In this video, we explain why using a free email address for marketing can seriously damage your deliverability and what you should be doing instead.
We'll cover:
* Why Gmail and Hotmail are designed for personal email, not bulk marketing
* Why free email addresses are more likely to trigger spam filters
* How using your own business domain builds trust with inbox providers
* The importance of domain authentication (SPF, DKIM and DMARC)
* Why verified business domains achieve better inbox placement
* How a professional sending address improves customer confidence and brand credibility
* How easy it is to start sending from your own domain
Whether you're sending newsletters, promotions or customer updates, using a professional email address such as **[newsletter@yourcompany.co.uk](mailto:newsletter@yourcompany.co.uk)** gives you the best chance of reaching your subscribers while protecting your sender reputation.
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