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We are looking for a Email Marketing & Outbound Infrastructure Specialist or Cold Email Deliverability & Automation Expert. The Mission: We are looking for an expert to set up, configure, and manage our outbound email infrastructure across platforms like [login to view URL], ensuring optimal deliverability, DNS health, and seamless campaign execution. 2. Scope of Work & Responsibilities Infrastructure Setup: Domain and mailbox setup, including DNS authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC records). Warm-Up & Health Monitoring: Configuring and managing automated email warm-up pools, monitoring spam folder placement, and tracking sender reputation. Platform Management: Overseeing outbound tools (e.g., Instantly, Smartlead) to manage lists, rotation, and daily sending limits. Campaign Execution: Structuring sequences, split-testing variants, and optimizing delivery performance based on real-time metrics. Troubleshooting: Rapidly diagnosing and fixing any sudden drop-offs in deliverability or technical blocks. 3. Deliverables & Milestones Phase 1 (Setup & Audit): Complete DNS health check, domain setup, and initial warm-up configuration for a specified number of mailboxes/domains. Phase 2 (Integration & Testing): Successful connection and testing of outreach platforms with clean tracking. Phase 3 (Ongoing Management / Handover): reporting on deliverability metrics, bounce rates, and open/reply completion. 4. Required Qualifications & Experience Proven Track Record: Demonstrated experience successfully managing B2B cold email infrastructure, DNS configurations, and high-volume outbound campaigns. Platform Expertise: Hands-on mastery of tools like [login to view URL], [login to view URL], and major email service providers (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365). Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of email deliverability best practices, spam filter mechanics, and domain reputation management. Communication: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to explain complex technical metrics simply. 1. "What specific steps do you take when a domain's deliverability starts to dip or land in the spam folder?" 2. "Can you share an example of an outbound infrastructure setup you’ve managed from scratch (number of domains/inboxes, tools used, and warm-up timelines)?" 3. "Which outbound and warm-up platforms do you consider your primary areas of expertise?" Project Logistics & Budget Details Project Type: Fixed-price (for initial setup) vs. Hourly/Retainer (for ongoing maintenance). Estimated Timeline: Expected start date and completion window. Budget Range: Clear indication of your budget for completion Application Instructions & Screening Questions: Important Application Requirement: To apply for this project, you must include the following in your proposal: 1. A brief overview or screenshot of a past DNS/workspace setup you have managed (with sensitive client info blurred out). 2. Confirmation that you have hands-on experience configuring SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and custom tracking links for platforms like Instantly or Smartlead. Proposals that do not include examples of past work or technical proof will be automatically skipped. 1. What specific steps do you take when configuring SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to ensure 100% compliance? 2. Which outreach tools (e.g., Instantly, Smartlead) and workspace providers do you have the most experience integrating? 3. How many days do you typically recommend running a warm-up pool before launching a live campaign? Thank you
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Hello, I got that you need outbound email infrastructure built and managed across domains, mailboxes, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, warm-up, and Instantly or Smartlead, with deliverability monitoring and rapid troubleshooting. This is what I can help you with, let's chat. My approach is to audit DNS and mailbox configuration first, then configure SPF, DKIM, DMARC, custom tracking domains, mailbox rotation, and controlled warm-up in Instantly or Smartlead. I will monitor bounce rates, sender reputation, spam placement, and campaign metrics, using the signals to identify authentication, reputation, or sending-volume issues before they affect the wider infrastructure. For deliverability drops, I will isolate the affected domain or mailbox, review authentication and campaign signals, reduce sending pressure where needed, and correct the underlying issue before scaling again. I can provide a redacted screenshot or technical proof of relevant past work. As final deliverables you will receive the DNS and domain audit, configured mailboxes, authentication records, warm-up setup, outreach-platform integration, tracking configuration, tested campaigns, deliverability reporting, and handover documentation. One thing I'd like to confirm before we start: how many domains and mailboxes are included in Phase 1? I’d be happy to discuss your current infrastructure and answer the screening questions in a quick chat. Best Regards, Imran
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I have done this exact setup before, cold outbound sequences that actually land in the inbox instead of spam. For your project I would start with proper SPF, DKIM, and DMARC on Microsoft 365, then set up domain warmup and rotation before touching bulk sending. Can start today, working infrastructure within 3 to 4 days. The $30 to $250 range and timeline here are starting points based on the post, real numbers depend on how many domains and mailboxes you need, which we will nail down once we talk scope. Want me to send a quick plan?
$150 USD in 6 days
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Hello! You need a reliable outbound email infrastructure that supports cold email campaigns at scale without sacrificing deliverability or technical stability. I've built automated B2B marketing workflows that depend on solid Linux server environments and ongoing technical support to maintain uptime and reputation. My experience in marketing automation includes configuring SMTP relay setups, monitoring bounce rates, and troubleshooting delivery issues across bulk campaigns. I've also supported B2B outreach systems where technical support was critical to resolve DNS, SPF, and DKIM configurations that directly impact inbox placement. Here's how I'll set this up for you: - Audit your current infrastructure and identify deliverability gaps or configuration issues - Design a scalable outbound workflow that balances volume with sender reputation management - Implement monitoring and alerting so you catch issues before they impact campaign performance What volume are you targeting per day, and do you already have dedicated IPs or domain warming in place? I can start immediately and keep communication flowing through Freelancer messages as we build and optimize your outbound system. Best regards, Jordan Rafael G.
$85 USD in 2 days
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I READ – Here is my past DNS/workspace setup proof (blurred): [Insert Screenshot]. I've configured SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and custom tracking links for Instantly/Smartlead across 20+ domains. Deliverability Dip Steps: Check IP/domain blacklists, review spam complaints, adjust warm-up pools, verify SPF/DKIM alignment, and throttle daily volume. Past Setup: 15 domains, 45 mailboxes, Instantly + Smartlead, 21-day warm-up before live campaigns. Expertise: Instantly, Smartlead, Google Workspace, M365. I recommend 14–21 days warm-up before launch. Proposed: Phase 1 (3 days) – DNS audit + warm-up config. Phase 2 (2 days) – platform integration. Phase 3 – ongoing reporting (hourly/fixed). Budget: $250 setup + $80/month maintenance. Let's hop on a call. Best, Mikya
$250 USD in 7 days
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As the person you're considering for this project, I feel my extensive skills in Linux administration and email infrastructure management would be a tremendous asset to your team. I have proficiently handled DNS configurations, domain reputation management, and successfully managed high-volume outbound campaigns. My past work examples evidently show my capability to configure SPF, DKIM, DMARC and custom tracking links for platforms such as Instantly and Smartlead.ai. Beyond just setting up the infrastructure and tools, I also bring a strategic approach to ensure maximum deliverability. I have a deep technical understanding of spam filter mechanics and can rapidly diagnose and fix any sudden drop-offs in deliverability or technical blocks. My approach to campaign execution is driven by real-time metrics which I use to optimise delivery performance through structure sequences and split-testing variants.
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Hello. My name is Eshmum, and I am an outbound email infrastructure expert with hands-on mastery of Instantly and Smartlead. I understand you need to set up and manage your outbound email infrastructure for optimal deliverability. My approach will start with domain and mailbox setup, including comprehensive DNS authentication with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records, as email authentication is now required by major inbox providers. I will configure automated warm-up pools, which is essential because a new domain with no sending history will be flagged as suspicious, and proper warm-up takes two to four weeks to build sender reputation. I will follow best practices by using a separate sending domain for outbound campaigns and spreading email accounts across multiple domains. I will connect your outreach tools, manage list rotation and daily sending limits, and structure sequences with split-testing variants. I will monitor open rates, reply rates, bounce rates, and spam complaints, and rapidly diagnose any deliverability drops. I have hands-on experience configuring SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and custom tracking links. I am ready to start immediately. Best Regards. Eshmum.
$150 USD in 2 days
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Howdy! I've built and managed cold email infrastructure from scratch across multiple B2B outreach projects, handling everything from domain procurement and DNS configuration to platform integration and ongoing deliverability monitoring. I work hands on with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC at the DNS level, setting flattened SPF records to stay under the 10 lookup limit, generating DKIM keys through Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 and verifying alignment, then layering DMARC with a gradual policy rollout starting at p=none with RUA/RUF reporting before moving to quarantine or reject once data confirms clean alignment. I've configured custom tracking subdomains in Instantly and Smartlead to separate click tracking reputation from the sending domain, and I validate the full setup using tools like MXToolbox, Mail Tester, and Google Postmaster Tools before any volume goes out. Thank you. Marcos.
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Hi Your project needs optimal deliverability through strong outbound email infrastructure. The technical challenge lies in ensuring DNS health and email deliverability by configuring SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records, alongside managing domain and mailbox warm-ups. I'll leverage email authentication and automated reputation monitoring to integrate and optimize your setup effectively. I've successfully enhanced deliverability in B2B campaigns using Instantly and Smartlead. I have hands-on experience with DNS configurations and Microsoft 365, especially in maintaining scalable email systems. Your focus on monitoring and troubleshooting is spot-on for achieving high performance. I can optimize your email infrastructure for great results and am ready to walk you through our approach. Let’s dive into how we can meet your specific needs. Thanks, Oswaldo
$140 USD in 7 days
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I've been handling DNS authentication and email infrastructure for 10+ years, including B2B outbound setups. SPF, DKIM, DMARC config is routine for me when provisioning domains -- I've set up Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 mailboxes across dozens of client projects and always lock down auth records before anything goes live. For your setup, the phased approach you outlined makes sense. I'd kick off with a full DNS health check across your domains, get the authentication records tightened up, then configure warm-up pools in Instantly or Smartlead before any live campaign sends. On warm-up timeline, I generally recommend 2 to 3 weeks minimum before ramping to full volume, depending on domain age. What you get: clean DNS from day one so you're not chasing deliverability problems later. Proper rotation and daily sending limits set up so your domains don't get burned. And a documented handoff with all settings and metric baselines so your team can run it going forward, or I can stay on for ongoing management. I can run the initial DNS audit this week and send you a breakdown of where things stand, along with a sample of past DNS and workspace configs. That way you see both my prior work and your current state before committing to the full build-out.
$150 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I can help configure and maintain outbound email infrastructure with a focus on DNS health, authentication, deliverability, and campaign reliability. I have experience with: SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX, rDNS configuration Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace email setup SMTP troubleshooting and delivery issues DNS audits and security validation Tracking domain configuration Email reputation and deliverability analysis When deliverability drops, I review authentication alignment, domain/IP reputation, bounce rates, sending patterns, mailbox health, spam placement, and provider throttling before applying corrective actions. My setup process includes: DNS and mailbox audit SPF/DKIM/DMARC validation Warm-up configuration review Deliverability testing Documentation and recommendations I recommend 14–30 days of warm-up depending on domain age, mailbox reputation, and sending volume before starting full campaigns. I can provide examples of DNS/email configuration work with sensitive information removed.
$140 USD in 7 days
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This project immediately caught my attention because it is exactly the type of work I do best. Your need for a clean, professional, and user-friendly outbound email infrastructure, along with seamless campaign execution, aligns perfectly with my expertise in managing deliverability and DNS health. I have extensive experience in setting up domains, configuring SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, and automating warm-up processes. While I am new to freelancer, I have tons of experience and have done other projects off site, including complex setups with multiple domains and tools like Instantly and Smartlead. If this sounds like what you're looking for I'd love to hear more about your project. Regards, Warrick Van Eeden
$100 USD in 7 days
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Cold email dies in two places: DNS records that look fine but aren't aligned, and warm-up pools that never build real sender reputation before volume hits. I'd start with a full audit of your existing domains and mailboxes (SPF, DKIM, DMARC alignment, MX, custom tracking domain, blacklist and spam-placement checks), then set up the new sending domains and mailboxes, connect them to Instantly or Smartlead, and configure staged warm-up with conservative daily caps and rotation before any real campaign goes out. From there I structure the sequences with A/B variants and wire the reporting side, which is where my automation background helps: I build the pipelines in n8n plus Postgres so bounce rate, spam placement, open and reply data land in one dashboard instead of you checking each platform by hand, and I document everything for handover. Troubleshooting is included during the engagement, so if placement drops we trace it to the specific domain, copy or volume change rather than guessing. How many sending domains and mailboxes are we setting up, and are you already on Instantly or Smartlead or should I recommend one based on your list size?
$275 USD in 12 days
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Your urgent flag says deliverability is bleeding now, so my first deliverable is a DNS and sender-reputation audit on your domains, back to you today. Your screening questions, answered: 1) SPF/DKIM/DMARC configuration: one SPF record per domain under the 10-DNS-lookup limit, DKIM 2048-bit selectors per sending platform, DMARC starting at p=none with rua reporting to verify alignment before tightening to quarantine/reject. Custom tracking domains (CNAME) so link reputation is yours, not the shared pool's. 2) Tools: Smartlead is my daily driver (my own B2B outbound runs on it over Microsoft 365 mailboxes with secondary sending domains); hands-on with Instantly and Google Workspace as well. 3) Warm-up: 14 to 21 days for fresh domains/mailboxes before live volume, warmup pools kept running alongside live sends, daily limits ramped, not jumped. Past setup, briefly (proof in place of a screenshot, happy to walk through it live on a screen share): my own multi-domain M365 + Smartlead infrastructure, per-domain SPF/DKIM/DMARC, warmup pools, verified lists only. Last audited campaign on it: 59% opens, 1.4% bounce. When a domain dips: pause volume on the affected mailboxes, check RBLs and Postmaster/SNDS data, verify authentication alignment, inspect bounce codes to classify the block, isolate by mailbox and domain, re-warm before ramping back. Phases per your brief: (1) DNS health check + fixes + warmup config today, (2) platform wiring with rotation, limits and clean tracking, (3) ongoing management scoped after you see 1 and 2 (fixed price covers 1-2; retainer for 3 if you want a standing operator). Send your domain list to start; read-only DNS view is enough for the audit, no logins needed until you decide to proceed.
$250 USD in 2 days
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$140 USD in 7 days
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Hi there! We specialize in cold email infrastructure, setup, management, and maintenance. We can build a cold email server from scratch (self-hosted) or set up all requirements using an ESP. We have clients sending over 300k emails a month with high reply rates and minimal spam placement. We work with all major warm-up tools and email sending platforms on the market. This quote covers setting up 10 domains with 3 email accounts each using an ESP (Google Workspace/Outlook). Please note that domain registration, email account fees, and any other third-party costs are not included.
$250 USD in 14 days
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Hi, I can help you set up and optimize your email outreach infrastructure, including DNS configuration, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, automation, and deliverability improvements. I understand the requirements and can handle the technical setup, integrations, and troubleshooting to build a reliable system. I am a new freelancer on this platform, so my price is lower while I focus on delivering high-quality work and building long-term client relationships. I’m ready to start and discuss your current setup. Thank you.
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