Cold email audits · Async · 48 hours

Find out why your cold email isn't landing.

A senior reviewer audits your sending setup, deliverability signals, and copy — then sends back a written report with prioritized fixes. No calls. No fluff.

48h turnaround 12-point checklist Async delivery
LIVE audit · 0042
smartlead · v3
00:01Resolving SPF for sending domain…Pass
00:02DKIM selector key-1024 foundPass
00:03DMARC policy: p=none (recommend quarantine)Warn
00:04Subject line score 4.2/10 — too genericFail
00:05Inbox placement: Gmail 62%, Outlook 41%Warn
00:06CTA pattern detected — soft ask, low frictionPass
00:07List hygiene: 11.8% bounce riskFail
2 critical · 2 warnings · 3 pass Report ready · 48h
Tools we audit: Smartlead· Instantly· Lemlist· Apollo· Mailshake· Woodpecker
Why teams hire us

Three reasons cold email goes quiet.

Most "low reply rate" problems aren't copy problems. They're infrastructure problems wearing a copy mask.

01

Authentication gaps

Half-configured SPF, missing DKIM, or a permissive DMARC policy quietly routes your messages to spam — long before the recipient ever sees them.

02

Sender reputation drift

Domain age, warmup history, bounce ratio, and reply-rate trend silently compound. By the time placement drops, you're three weeks behind.

03

Copy that signals "bulk"

Subject patterns, link density, formatting tells, and CTA pressure all read as "automated outbound" to filters — even when the message is fine.

Stop guessing. Get the audit.

One reviewer. One report. Forty-eight hours. The fixes you actually need to ship — not a checklist generated by a tool.

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Methodology

A 12-point audit, run by a human.

Every audit follows the same checklist so you can compare results across sending domains, mailboxes, and campaigns.

Audit Checklist · v3
  • SPF record — alignment, includes, length
  • DKIM signing — selector, key length, rotation
  • DMARC policy — alignment, p= value, reporting
  • BIMI / MTA-STS — readiness check
  • Domain reputation — age, warmup pattern
  • IP reputation — blocklists, history
  • Inbox placement — Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo
  • List hygiene — bounce risk, MX validation
  • Subject line — pattern, length, spam tells
  • Body copy — friction, link density, formatting
  • CTA design — ask size, response path
  • Reply handling — tracking, follow-up cadence
01

Submit setup

Fill the intake form. Share sending domain, tool, and a sample sequence.

02

We audit

A senior reviewer runs the full 12-point checklist. No automated tool reports.

03

Written report

You receive a PDF with prioritized findings, severity, and exact fix steps.

04

Ship the fixes

Implement at your pace. Ask follow-up questions over email — no calls.

Pricing

Three tiers. Flat fees. No retainer.

Pick the depth that matches your campaign size. Every tier ships in 48 hours, written by a senior reviewer.

Tier 01

Starter Audit

$97
48-hour delivery
  • 1 sending domain
  • Auth + deliverability check
  • Subject + CTA review
  • Written PDF report
Select Tier 01
Tier 03

Agency Audit

$397
48-hour delivery
  • Up to 10 sending domains
  • Full 12-point checklist
  • Multi-tool diagnostic
  • White-label PDF for clients
  • 60-day email follow-up
Select Tier 03
Questions

FAQ

If your question isn't here, the intake form has a free-text field — ask there.

How long does an audit take?

48 hours from the time we receive your intake form. If we need additional access (DNS records, sample sequence), the clock starts when that's provided.

Do I need to give you access to my sending tool?

No. We work from screenshots, exported sequences, and DNS records — all submitted through the intake form. We never log into your account.

Will you fix the issues for me?

The audit is diagnosis only. Every finding includes exact fix steps written so a competent operator can implement. If you need hands-on help, we can recommend implementation partners.

Why no calls?

Async by design. A written report is more useful than a meeting, every time. You can re-read it, share it with your team, and reference it six months from now. We answer follow-ups by email.

What if my setup is fine?

Then the report says so — and we focus on the highest-leverage copy and sequence improvements instead. You'll still get prioritized fixes either way.

Do you offer refunds?

If the audit is delivered and you find a factual error in the report, we'll fix it free. Beyond that, the audit is a deliverable — once shipped, the work is done.

Can you audit multiple campaigns?

Tier 02 covers up to 3 domains and multiple sequences per domain. Tier 03 scales to 10 domains. For larger setups, email us first.