Send Images to RSS vs SmartSMTP

Send Images to RSS bridges the gap between large websites and small emails, by replacing images in your feed with smaller, email friendly images, and attempting to add markup which email clients can handle. Between larger monitors, retina screens, and better image optimization, the images we serve up on our websites are larger than they’ve ever been. RSS to email services such as MailChimp, however, are constrained to what email clients can display, which is small, small, small. And although it’s possible to try to style images with a max-width in your emails, not all clients will honor it (I’m looking at you, Outlook). Send Images to RSS makes it easy to create beautiful, email friendly RSS campaigns, with minimal setup required, regardless of your feed setup. Full Text RSS Feeds If your site’s RSS feed is set to Full Text, this plugin makes sure your emails look more like your website: Replace overly large images with email friendly size images. Convert galleries from thumbnails to full width images. Add email friendly styling/alignment to your images. Summary Text Feeds If you’ve used Summaries as your RSS feed settings, this plugin has not been for you. Until now. As of 3.0.0, Send Images to RSS brings the awesome to you, too. Here’s the magic for your Summary feed: Add the post’s featured image to your excerpt. Choose the size and alignment. If no featured image is set, the plugin will use the first image uploaded to the post. Set a custom length for your RSS summary/excerpt. Pick the number of words you want your summary to have, and the plugin will aim for that, but with the added bonus of making sure the final sentence is complete. If you add a manual excerpt to your post, because you like to have full control, the plugin will properly use that instead. Automatically add a custom “read more” link to the end of every post summary, to keep your feed pointed back to your site. Known (non)Issues This plugin should work with any theme. Some themes and plugins do modify the feed for their own purposes. Where possible, I’ve tried to account for them: For summary feeds, the Yoast SEO RSS link is removed (the full text feed and front end output are not changed). For summary feeds, the excerpt filter added by the Woo Canvas theme is removed (the full text feed and front end output are not changed). For summary feeds, this plugin will replace the image settings for Display Featured Image for Genesis for versions 2.3.0 and later (because this plugin is smarter). If you’re using Display Featured Image for Genesis 2.2.2 or lower, this plugin will concede graciously. But you should update, please. For full text feeds, this plugin will not duplicate featured images if they are being added by Display Featured Image for Genesis–you will want to disable that feature in Display Featured Image for Genesis. NOTE: it is up to you to check that your feed output is still working, especially in your email system of choice, once it’s installed. I’ve attempted to set it up to handle XHTML or HTML5, and function even if your feed is wonky, but please double check, and let me know if you have issues, and if so, what specifically they are. Props Special thanks to Gretchen Louise for her summary feed contributions. Spanish translation offered by Web Hosting Hub

Reliable Email Delivery with SmartSMTP Are you struggling to send emails from your WordPress site? You’re not alone. Many WordPress users experience this issue due to incorrect email server configurations. The solution? SMTP authentication. Without it, emails from your site may get flagged as spam or blocked entirely. That’s where SmartSMTP comes in. This plugin ensures your emails are properly authenticated, preventing spam flags and delivery failures. With SmartSMTP, you can guarantee reliable email delivery directly from your WordPress website. Watch a video tutorial on how to set up SmartSMTP: Watch Now Why SmartSMTP? Most web servers are not optimized for sending emails, which can cause your messages to end up in spam folders or not be sent at all. SmartSMTP solves this by handling email authentication through SMTP, ensuring secure and reliable delivery. Key Features: Prevent Spam: Improve email authentication, reduce spam, and boost open rates. Avoid Blocks: SMTP authentication helps ensure your emails are not blocked by default server settings. Track Emails: Detailed logs let you track email performance and troubleshoot issues quickly. Improve Credibility: Send emails from your own domain (e.g., [email protected]) for better deliverability and brand credibility. Secure Setup: Configure your SMTP host, encryption type, port number, and authentication details (username/password) with ease. Setup and Configuration Easy Configuration Simple, intuitive interface for configuring your SMTP settings. Video Tutorials & Documentation Access comprehensive video guides and documentation to walk you through every step. Test Email Functionality Send test emails to verify everything is working before going live. SMTP Settings SMTP Host: Set your SMTP host (e.g., smtp.gmail.com) SMTP Port: Choose the correct port for your SMTP server Encryption Type: SSL/TLS options for secure email transmission SMTP Authentication: Prevent unauthorized access by securely authenticating your server Sender’s Email Address: Send emails from your own domain to improve deliverability Sender’s Name: Customize the sender name that appears in your emails Reply-To Email: Set a reply-to address for improved communication SMTP Username & Password: Securely store your SMTP credentials Email Logs and Debugging Email Logs: Keep track of all sent emails with detailed logs. Delivery Status: Monitor the status of each email. Email Filters: Apply filters to sort your email logs by status, date, and more. Integrations Brevo (formerly Sendinblue): Seamlessly integrate with Brevo for enhanced email delivery. Custom SMTP Support: Compatible with any custom SMTP setup for maximum flexibility. Explore More Products from Our Team Masteriyo – A Powerful and Easy WordPress LMS Plugin. Everest Forms – The Best Form Plugin Builder Plugin for WordPress. User Registration – #1 Best WordPress User Registration Plugin. BlockArt Blocks – Free Gutenberg Custom Blocks Plugin. Magazine Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks Plugin to Build Magazine-style Sites. Zakra – Best WordPress Multipurpose Theme Powering 60K+ Websites. ThemeGrill – Beautiful Free WordPress Themes.