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“Thank you Bidvest team for your great service throughout 2024.”
- MTN
“Working with the Bidvest team is a real pleasure. We've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with a local provider for our business' WhatsApp profile - invoicing is simple and our templates are loaded and approved speedily. Prepaid24 would highly recommend Bidvest. Such a seamless process from setup to production!”
- Prepaid24
“We're incredibly grateful to the Bidvest Data Team who go above and beyond to support us with vital customer communication. Their commitment and innovation has kept us at the forefront of electronic customer engagement.”
- Sanlam Retail Mass
“Dear Bidvest team, Just wanted to take the time to say a very special thank you to TEAM BIDVEST. Everyone at OUP thanks all the people involved over the last few weeks and trust me, everyone in our organization now knows how much we can depend on Bidvest and we're all truly grateful for your efforts. Your responsiveness to our changing needs and requests is truly appreciated”
- Oxford
Discover the critical advantages of managing email sending domains including enhanced deliverability, brand reputation improvement, compliance adherence, and protection against phishing threats for South African enterprises.
In the world of enterprise communication, email remains a vital channel for interacting with clients, partners, and stakeholders. However, effective email communication requires more than just a reliable email service; managing email sending domains is crucial for safeguarding brand reputation, ensuring deliverability, and maintaining compliance with regulations. This comprehensive guide explores the myriad benefits of managing email sending domains specifically for medium to large enterprises operating within South Africa.
An email sending domain is essentially the domain name used in the `From` address of an email. For instance, if a company’s website is example.com, their email addresses may appear as info@example.com or support@example.com. The management of these domains involves various practices, including domain authentication, monitoring, and proper DNS configurations.
To maximize the benefits outlined above, enterprises should adopt the following management strategies:
Assess your current email domains to identify any misconfigurations, unauthorized access, or lack of authentication practices.
Set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to authenticate your emails and provide instructions to internet service providers on handling your emails.
Utilize tools that monitor your domain’s reputation to respond proactively to flag any concerns.
In an age where digital communication is paramount, managing email sending domains is not merely an operational necessity but a strategic advantage for enterprises. Investments in robust domain management processes yield substantial returns through improved deliverability, enhanced brand reputation, and increased regulatory compliance. By implementing the suggested steps, South African enterprises can fully realize the potential of their email communications, ensuring they meet both customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
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“Thank you Bidvest team for your great service throughout 2024.”
- MTN
“Working with the Bidvest team is a real pleasure. We've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with a local provider for our business' WhatsApp profile - invoicing is simple and our templates are loaded and approved speedily. Prepaid24 would highly recommend Bidvest. Such a seamless process from setup to production!”
- Prepaid24
“We're incredibly grateful to the Bidvest Data Team who go above and beyond to support us with vital customer communication. Their commitment and innovation has kept us at the forefront of electronic customer engagement.”
- Sanlam Retail Mass
“Dear Bidvest team, Just wanted to take the time to say a very special thank you to TEAM BIDVEST. Everyone at OUP thanks all the people involved over the last few weeks and trust me, everyone in our organization now knows how much we can depend on Bidvest and we're all truly grateful for your efforts. Your responsiveness to our changing needs and requests is truly appreciated”
- Oxford
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We implement your designs, images and artwork for optimal delivery. We measure and manage spam ratings, and we monitor and manage blacklisting and reputation of sending domains.

PDF documents, HTML content, videos and animations can be hosted on our Zero Rated Data domains. Reverse billing of data on these domains ensure access for end users to content at no cost. Bidvest Data offers this service on all South African and Namibian mobile networks.

Bidvest Data offers custom-built, screen adaptive, HTML environments, enabling features like animation, rotating GIFs, and interactive buttons in the email body and built into the unique microsite.

Our service includes automated large file batch sending through sFTP data transfer. The data can selectively drive template messaging. Near real-time email sending is facilitated through our API, using templates or dynamic text.

Where another channel in our omnichannel platform is unsuccessful in delivering a message, we can automatically fail over to email. Priority and fail over channels are configurable.

Bidvest Data provides near-real-time and periodic aggregate batched reporting on consumer engagement, including link tracking, email delivery status, and customized reports on microsite access.