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🌍 International Email Rules You Might Be Breaking
Avoid Costly Mistakes When Sending Emails Globally
Hey, it's Ray.
Expanding internationally?
That's fantastic.
But before sending your next campaign, let's discuss something critical that many brands overlook: global email regulations.
Email compliance rules differ significantly worldwide.
Violating them, even unintentionally, can lead to hefty fines, damage to your reputation, or worse, your emails getting blocked.
Here’s what you need to know to avoid violating international email laws:
Are You Missing These International Email Rules?
Ignoring these rules can significantly impede your international growth:

3 Steps to Stay Globally Compliant
Here's what you need to implement immediately:
Audit Your Subscriber List: Confirm explicit consent for international subscribers, particularly those in strict regions like Europe and Canada.
Update Your Forms and Checkboxes: Ensure explicit consent with clearly marked checkboxes that are unchecked by default.
Simplify Your Unsubscribe Process: Make opting out straightforward and hassle-free worldwide.
Turn Compliance into a Business Advantage
Adhering to email compliance rules enhances your marketing strategy.
When you comply with international standards, you:
Improve email deliverability
Boost engagement from genuinely interested subscribers
Build global trust and credibility
Ready to Safely Expand Globally?
Don't let international regulations hold back your growth.
If you're uncertain about compliance or need expert help navigating global email laws, let's chat.
Simply reply to this email, and I'll make sure your global email strategy is compliant and
effective.
Talk soon,
Raymond Chen
Founder & CEO, 11 Agency
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📝 Stay Ahead with 2025’s Email Marketing Trends
Not sure what’s working in email marketing right now? You’re not alone. Many brands play it safe until they see what’s actually driving results.
We’ve broken down the biggest email marketing trends for 2025, so you can stay ahead, boost engagement, and drive more revenue. Want to know what’s working?
👉 Read my blog here: Email Marketing Trends in 2025 That Will Show Results
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