Return receipts request confirmation when an email is opened or processed. Learn why they’re unreliable and often ignored.
Return receipts are requests for confirmation that a message was opened or processed. They’re implemented inconsistently and often require recipient approval.
Because of privacy and client behavior, return receipts aren’t reliable. For measurement, clicks and replies tend to be more actionable than read receipt signals.
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