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A free 30-minute domain health check with Ben Fielding, recruitment’s only dedicated email deliverability specialist. We’ll review your DNS basics, spot risks, and answer your key questions.
Overview
Quinset: Email deliverability for recruitment agencies
If your open rate “dropped”, chances are it didn’t drop. It became honest. We help recruitment agencies get back to reliable inbox placement without gimmicks, black-hat tactiocs, or “just send more”.
Quinset specialises in deliverability for recruitment: the messy reality of CRM data, candidate fatigue, tracking bloat, link reputation, and domains that have had a few too many “urgent vacancies” in their time.
What we do (in plain English)
- Deliverability audits — we find what’s blocking inboxing: authentication, reputation, list hygiene, content signals, and sending behaviour.
- Fixes that stick — SPF/DKIM/DMARC alignment, DNS hygiene, bounce handling, throttling, segmentation and cadence.
- Recruitment-safe sending patterns — so you can keep business development moving without burning your domain.
- Ongoing monitoring & advice — we keep an eye on what mailbox providers are reacting to and help you stay out of trouble.
Quick definition: Deliverability is simply how often your email lands in the inbox (not spam), consistently.
Why it matters: More replies, more booked calls, fewer “we never got it” moments, and a domain that doesn’t quietly rot.
Why recruitment agencies pick Quinset
- We speak recruiter: CRM quirks, old lists, new starters blasting sequences, and “one more follow-up” syndrome.
- No fluff: practical fixes you can implement with your current tools.
- We challenge behaviour, not just settings: most deliverability problems are behaviour problems wearing a technical hat.
Common problems we fix
- Sudden drop in opens/clicks, or “0 opens” that magically coincides with tracking changes
- Outlook spam placement, Gmail “Promotions” creep, or intermittent blocking
- High soft bounces, throttling, or unpredictable delivery times
- Shared sending set-ups that drag you down with someone else’s behaviour
- New domains/subdomains that never really “warm” properly
Reality check: “Warmup tools fix reputation.” Not on their own they don’t. They can mask symptoms. Reputation moves when real recipients find your email useful, expected, and safe… and mailbox providers see that consistently.
How Quinset works (typical engagement)
- Baseline check: authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), domain/IP reputation indicators, bounce data, sending patterns.
- Message + link review: content signals, tracking redirects, link reputation, unsubscribe placement, “too much too soon”.
- List + segmentation: reduce risk by tightening targeting and removing dead weight.
- Sending plan: cadence, throttling, ramping, and safer sequencing.
- Monitoring: interpret mailbox signals (e.g., Google Postmaster Tools, GlockApps) and keep you stable.
What good looks like:
- Consistent inboxing to your main mailbox mix (Gmail/Microsoft/Yahoo/Apple)
- Low complaint rates, controlled bounces, stable delivery times
- Tracking that doesn’t spook filters
- Clear opt-out and clean list management
A few watch-outs (recruitment-specific)
- Over-tracking: it’s not “more data”; it’s more reasons to be filtered.
- Shared cold domains: quick wins that often become long-term pain.
- Big blasts after quiet periods: reputation hates whiplash.
- Old lists: engagement decay is real; sending to the unresponsive drags everything down.
Compliance (UK) — the practical version
We’re not lawyers, but we keep you sensible: UK PECR/GDPR basics matter. Cold B2B outreach may be possible under legitimate interest, but relevance, transparency, and an easy opt-out are non-negotiable. Tight segmentation reduces risk (and improves replies).
FAQ
Do you work with our CRM / sending platform?
Yes. The principles are the same: authentication, reputation, list hygiene, content signals, and behaviour. We adapt the plan to your stack.
Can you “fix Outlook spam”?
Often. But it’s rarely one magic switch. We’ll look at SPF/DKIM/DMARC alignment, sending patterns, bounce handling, content and link reputation, and what Microsoft is signalling back.
Do we need a new domain?
Only in the rarest of cases. Sometimes a reset can help, but often you can recover by changing behaviour and cleaning up the technical basics. If a new domain/subdomain is needed, we’ll do it cleanly and warm it without games.
What’s the fastest win?
Stop feeding the dead: suppress unengaged contacts, reduce risky tracking/redirects, and stabilise cadence. Then fix authentication/alignment properly.
Glossary (tiny, useful)
- SPF: tells receivers which servers are allowed to send for your domain.
- DKIM: a digital wax seal that proves the message wasn’t tampered with.
- DMARC: tells receivers what to do if SPF/DKIM don’t line up and gives you reporting.
- Throttling: when receivers slow you down because they don’t trust your sending patterns.
Next step
Want a quick reputation read and a sensible plan? Book a 30 minute call.
If your metrics are messy, we can also run them through our Powermail-style checks to highlight the real blockers and fixes.
Quinset: practical deliverability for recruitment teams who send a lot and want it to land.
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Site reviews (6)
He’s a brilliant mix of down-to-earth and tech-savvy .....
Wed 2 Apr, 2025
Ben was recommended to me – and once you meet him, you’ll see exactly why. He’s a brilliant mix of down-to-earth and tech-savvy, the kind of IT expert who never makes you feel out of your depth, no matter how non-techy you are. He explains things clearly, shows you how to do them yourself, and genuinely wants to help.
I first brought Ben on to help set up a new domain for email campaigns – he nailed it. Since then, he’s supported me with onboarding new starters (with saint-level patience), PSA applications, IT documentation and policies, and setting up and integrating new CRMs. He’s been an absolute godsend and, honestly, I wouldn’t have got half as much done without him.
He’s trustworthy, reliable, and has great banter to top it all off. If you’re looking for an email delivery specialist or someone who just gets stuff sorted – Ben’s your guy!
Email Deliverability
Tue 25 Feb, 2025
We faced major challenges with our email marketing, but Ben quickly stepped in, identified the root causes, and helped us achieve an overnight improvement in email deliverability. His insights also gave us a much clearer understanding of the issues that needed to be addressed.
I highly recommend Ben’s services—he is knowledgeable, patient, and a pleasure to work with.
Deliverability issues resolved
Mon 24 Feb, 2025
I had some serious issues with my email deliverability not going through. I spoke with Ben and he was extremely helpful in getting to the bottom of what was the problem whilst giving me an in-depth breakdown on why the issue was happening and what was needed to be done to fix it. Highly recommend.
Maximum value for money for our small business!
Fri 14 Feb, 2025
After weeks of breaking my brain trying to sort out domain name settings and email problems, I was lucky enough to have Ben recommended to me by a mutual contact. In a few sessions, he’s sorted out my key issues, taught me a stack of useful stuff and made me laugh into the bargain! For a small business like ours, with limited IT knowledge and resources, Quinset is a fantastic ‘one stop shop’.
From Junk To Response
Fri 7 Feb, 2025
I hadn’t realised just how many emails of mine were ending up in people’s junk boxes! No wonder I wasn’t getting any responses!
Ben fully configured and supported me to ensure that my email settings on numerous different platforms are correctly mapped and installed.
I am not a technical person, so having Quinset on hand made a massive difference.
My emails no longer end up in junk which has been a game changer!
I would highly recommend speaking with Quinset to make sure all your email and IT needs are in order!
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A 30-minute domain health check with Ben Fielding, the recruitment industry’s only dedicated email deliverability specialist.
What this actually is
Not a sales pitch. Not a generic “audit”. This is a proper, practical review of the core DNS settings that decide whether your emails land in the inbox or quietly drift into spam.
We’ll look at:
- SPF, DKIM and DMARC alignment
- Domain & subdomain structure
- Anything in DNS that’s quietly hurting you
You’ll leave with:
- Clear answers (in plain English)
- What’s fine, what’s broken, what’s missing
- Practical next steps you can implement immediately