Do inboxes watch what people do with my emails?

Do inboxes watch what people do with my emails?

Yes. Gmail and others quietly track engagement signals — did people open you, reply, or delete you without reading? These actions teach the inbox whether you're wanted.

Why it matters: if lots of folks ignore or trash your emails, future ones get pushed to spam — even for people who love you.

✅ Do this:
— Ask a question early on and invite replies (a reply is a strong trust signal)
— Stop emailing people who haven't opened in 90 days
— Send when your audience is actually awake and checking email

It's like a restaurant: empty tables make new diners suspicious, a full room makes them curious.

Homework: find one easy question you can ask subscribers to spark a reply.

New here? Start with the basics above.