Basic Spam-Blocking Techniques

When it comes to blocking spam, we have good news and bad news. The good news is that you can indeed devise a strategy to drastically reduce the amount of spam that appears in your inbox. The bad news is that devising an effective spam-blocking strategy requires a fair amount of up-front effort and ongoing maintenance; there is no simple solution that will block spam with a few easy clicks.

Following the six rules listed here should help you put together an effective anti-spam regimen:

Rule #1: Use server-based spam-blocking solutions when possible. If you run your own mail server as part of a business, investigate anti-spam add-ins. If you get your mail through an ISP, find out whether they offer any spam-blocking ...

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