Ever wonder how some emails have a profile picture next to the sender’s name, like above? You can do that too! Even though you’re sending emails through AWeber, the image actually comes from the mailbox provider that’s hosting your email address.
Here’s how to set it up:
- If your email address is hosted by a web host like Namecheap (for example), you’ll want to update your profile pic in your Namecheap settings. Your host will have a setting in the Email section of your hosting account.
- If you’re using Gmail or a Google-hosted address, you can head to Gmail and add a profile photo there. Choose a picture of yourself or maybe your brand’s logo!
“I set it up, but why isn’t it showing in every inbox?”
Here’s the deal: Not all email providers support profile images, so even if you’ve set one up, it won’t show up for subscribers whose email providers don’t support that feature.
For a more solid solution, consider setting up BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification). It works along with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (which help verify that your emails are authenticated for sending) to ensure your brand logo shows up in email inboxes that support it. Plus, it can improve your email deliverability!
You can also use a service like Gravatar if you want the same profile image to appear across multiple platforms, not just emails.
If you’ve got any more questions about setting up your profile pic or BIMI, feel free to ask!