Okay, so let’s talk about something no one really tells you when you start pitching brands.
Sometimes…they’re not ignoring you.
They just never saw your email.
Yuuuuuup. Alll those beautifully written pitches, perfectly attached folios, and carefully chosen emojis?
Straaaaaiiiighttt to spam.
And no, it’s not because your email “sucked.”
It’s probably becuase you’re pitching from a personal gmail, outlook or (brace yourself) even a yahoo account.
The harsh truth: brands’ inboxes are ruuuuuthless
They use filters that block or flag anything that looks even slightly suspicious - and on the downside, that includes A LOT of creator emails.
So if your address looks like nameugc@gmail.com or namecollabs@yahoo.com, their system basically like:
“Hmmmmm… not sure who this is. Let’s just…move it to spam.”
You could have the best pitch in the world - and it still won’t matter if the no one never opens it.
So how do you fix it? You get yourself a custom domain.
Aka your own branded email.
So instead of nameugc@gmail.com, it becomes name@ugccreator.com or even hey@yourname.com.
It instantly looks more legit but more importantly, it proves you’re real to the inbox gods.
Think of it like walking up to a VIP event. You can try walking your way in (“I swear I’m on the list!”)...or you can show your shiny new custom-domain badge and walk right past security.
But it’s not just about “looking professional”
When your email is set up properly (with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC), you’re basically telling Gmail and Outlook:
“Hey, I’m not a scammer, I’m verified. Let me through.”
And they actually listen.
Suddenly, your open rates skyrocket, replies roll in, and ghosting? Slows waaaaay down.
Aaaaaand Bento can handle this all for you.
If you’re sitting there like “okay but what even is SPF, DKIM, or DMARC”, don’t stress.
They’re just super fancy tech shields that keep your emails safe, verified, and spam-free - and Bento handles all of it for you for just $15/month.
Here’s what you get:
✅ A professional Gmail inbox using your own domain
✅ SPF, DKIM, and DMARC setup (aka your deliverability bodyguards)
✅ Spam score monitoring + Bento’s team jumping in if your account ever gets blocked
So while other creators are still wondering why their open rates have gone six feet under (too soon?), you’ll be the one actually landing in inboxes - not spam folders.
You can write the best pitches in the world but if it never reaches the right place, it’s like performing to an empty room.
A custom domain fixes that.
It makes you look professional, builds trust with brands, and most importantly, actually gets your emails seen.
So stop fighting spam filters, finally land in inboxes and let Bento handle the tech part (so you can focus on the fun part - getting those deals)
