Launching a cold email campaign without proper preparation can lead to poor deliverability, low response rates, and even domain blacklisting. To help you maximize results and minimize risks, we’ve built a step-by-step pre-launch checklist tailored for Coldbean users.
Ensuring Campaign Success with ColdbeanEnsure your sending domain is authenticated to protect your reputation and improve inbox placement.
SPF Record: Make sure your domain has a valid Sender Policy Framework (SPF) record.
DKIM Record: Configure DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) for added trust.
DMARC Policy (Recommended): Add a DMARC record to monitor and control unauthorized use.
Use tools like MxToolbox or reach out to team@coldbean.ai for setup assistance.
Email Warm-UpColdbean includes a built-in warm-up system to gradually increase your sender reputation.
Start warming up your email address 7–14 days before launching a campaign.
Ensure warm-up is active and hitting inboxes before sending real outreach emails.
Monitor warm-up activity from your Coldbean dashboard > Warm-Up Monitor.
Learn how to enable and customize warm-up in Coldbean
Deliverability TestBefore launching your campaign, check if your emails pass spam filters.
Use Mail Tester or Coldbean’s integrated preflight test (if enabled)
Send a test email to verify:
Spam score is low
No broken links or images
Proper formatting and signature
Pre-Launch Campaign ReviewThoroughly review every campaign setting to ensure success:
Leads Table Confirm lead names, companies, and email addresses are accurate.
Remove duplicates or unqualified entries.
Use tags or segments for better targeting.
Schedule Settings Set up time zones to match your audience
Define sending windows (e.g., 9am–11am weekdays)
Enable randomization to mimic human behavior
Campaign Options Review email sequences (initial + follow-ups)
Double-check personalization tokens (e.g. {{first_name}})
Preview sample emails before launch
Pro Tip: Send a test campaign to yourself first. This helps catch formatting or logic errors before going live.
Need Help?If you're unsure about any of the steps above, don't hesitate to reach out to us at team@coldbean.ai or through our in-app support chat.
We’re always here to make sure your campaigns are ready for prime time!
Summary Checklist
| Task Completed? |
Domain SPF/DKIM setup | ☐ |
Email warm-up enabled | ☐ |
Deliverability test passed | ☐ |
Leads reviewed | ☐ |
Schedule configured | ☐ |
Campaign settings verified | ☐ |
Test campaign sent | ☐ |
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