I’m trying to figure out which tools actually build real sender reputation in the warm-up stage. Instantly’s warm-up feels weak — the results don’t last and Google seems to flag domains that all warm up in the same closed pool. What are the best tools right now for real, high-quality warm-up that actually builds trust with Gmail and Outlook? Also, what are the technical best practices for warming up properly and how do you know if it’s working? Like what metrics or signs show that your sender reputation is actually improving? Basically just trying to find what’s really working in 2025 for strong deliverability and long-term inbox placement. I don’t really trust Instantly’s inbox placement anymore — it kept showing 100% placement, but the campaigns only got around a 0.5% reply rate.

I’ve been thinking a lot about how to start from zero with lead generation . If you don’t already have an audience, how do you actually get people to sign up for your lead magnet or even notice your offer? Do you: - Start posting consistently on social media first? - Offer free value inside communities like this one? - Focus on social media content and inbound leads? - Start cold emailing or messaging prospects directly? - Offer free/discounted work to build a portfolio? - Or focus on outreach and cold DMs before building a following? - If using a lead magnet, how do you even get audience to claim it ? I’d love to hear what worked best for you — especially that first step that helped you get traction. What would you do differently if you had to start again today? 👇

Any link in the first email will send the email to SPAM or just an UNSUBCRIBE link?

Is there any way to get verified linkedin account for outreach purpose? And if you do linkedin for outreach how do you do particularly? You can only connect to 20-40 new people per account, right?

It's great to be able to write at level 2, hoha! 😎🥳 The truth is that I have learned a lot in this short period here. My confidence level is building up. I have also learned how to identify the good, the bad, and the ugly - sharks! Thanks to a great community and platform where we can all come to learn and share. I look forward to future growth overall. Thanks, @Jay Feldman and team!