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Spam Alternatives

Are you a spammer? You could be spamming your audience and not even know it. More and more words and phrases are being flagged as "spam" words by various email programs, and will automatically block your valuable marketing message. So your recipients may never see your email. We want to help you avoid this fate.

Below are some of the most common offenders, and safe alternatives for you to use.

Spam to Avoid Alternatives to this word
Do not repeat words Be succinct, try to avoid 'spam' words.
Do not use all caps Keep everything in lowercase if possible.
Do not use !, $, or 100% Keep punctuation to a minimum.
affordable Reasonably priced, reasonable, within your means, inexpensive
Bargain or best prices Good deal, good buy
click here* Go here, learn how, visit here
congratulations Well done
debt Owe, arrears, bills, deficit, due, liability
financing Banking, expenditure, expenses, funding
free! for free?, for free! Or no obligation No-cost or no-fee
guaranteed Proven, certain, attested, affirmed, confirmed, insured
insurance Coverage, assurance, warranty, safeguard
investment Expenditure, expense, asset, grant
just released New-improved
loan Loan-plan, lending
low interest Low risk
new car New automobile
opportunity Prospect opening, break, chance, occasion
paying too much Over expenditure
permanent low interest Definite low interest, preset
pre-approved Pre-accepted, authorized, confirmed, credited
refinancing Funding, outlay
special invitation Proposal
unbelievable Astounding, amazing, wonderful, awesome

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