ISP Feedback Loop list

If you run a mail server, and do any kind of bulk emails, you need to sign up with the feedback loops to ensure you keep your mail list clean, and keep your IP reputation in good standing. I have put together a complete list of all known feedback loops. I also include some background information on each Feedback Loop. I know this might seem like a pain in the ASS, but its worth it.

Everytime I setup a new website that will be blasting to their mail list, I first create an abuse email address with their domain, I then alias this address to my email. Then I go through all the feedback loops below and get them signed up. I have found that if you want your clients to keep their lists clean you will have to be the one who removes the bounces and feedback loop notifications. If you leave it in their hands it won't happen. They will put it off, or ignore it, until finally they have ruined the reputation of their mail server's IP. Since my success is based on their success which drives referrals and good clients, its important to keep their IP reputation clean.

Separate from the Feedback Loops I highly recommend every checkout Return Path's SenderScore.org. This will give you a quick overview of how your mail server is doing.

I wish that ReturnPath would setup some kind of universal FBL form. But instead you have to get through every website to get the form setup. The worst part is if you ever move to a new IP with your mail server you will need to shutdown all the old FBL requests, and then reapply with the new IP. I just recently moved my server to a new Datacenter. Its going to take me at least a few days to get all the FBL stuff updated.

List of Feedback Loops

Earthlink, Outblaze Feedback Loop

Going against everything computers were designed to do ( automated processing )
These three winners have decided to create jobs and manually take requests via email.

You must email your request, including the following information

• IP addresses that you want to receive feedback loop emails for
• The domain you want to subscribe
• Let them know if you want to use the abuse or postmaster email on the domain
• Your network's contact information: name, contact e-mail and phone
• The e-mail address to which the FBL will be sent
• Mail Server Email volume on a daily/weekly/monthly schedule
• Type of content
• Optin form URL
• Does your mail list use a double opt in or single opt in sign up process

Categories associated with ISP Feedback Loop list

• Websites
• Marketing
• Computer Software
• SmarterMail

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