How do I update my BIMI logo on Yahoo Mail?
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What email marketers say11Marketer opinions
Email marketer from Brand Marketers Inc Blog details that confirming the BIMI record is published on the correct domain and subdomain is crucial. A common mistake is publishing it on the wrong subdomain.
Email marketer from Email Marketing Subreddit shares that ensuring the DNS TTL (Time To Live) is set appropriately can help with faster propagation of the BIMI record changes. Lower TTL values mean faster updates.
Email marketer from MarketingPro Blog recommends using a BIMI validator tool to check the syntax and correctness of your BIMI DNS record. Incorrect syntax can prevent Yahoo from displaying the logo correctly.
Email marketer from Mail Ninja Website suggests ensuring that the domain used for the BIMI record matches the sending domain exactly. Any discrepancies can cause the logo to fail to display.
Email marketer from Reddit suggests ensuring the BIMI record is correctly configured, the logo meets Yahoo's requirements (size, format), and the DNS propagation is complete.
Email marketer from Online Marketing Forum mentions checking the BIMI record with multiple online tools to ensure consistent results and validation across different platforms.
Email marketer from Email Marketing Forum, explains that they had the same issue and fixed it by re-uploading the logo with a slightly different file name, forcing Yahoo to recognize it as a new image. They also made sure the file size was optimized.
Email marketer from Email Marketing Tips Blog recommends clearing the cache and cookies in your browser as Yahoo might be serving a cached version of the old logo. Also make sure your BIMI record is valid and you have waited long enough for the changes to propagate.
Email marketer from EmailGeeks Forum recommends checking Yahoo's BIMI guidelines and contacting Yahoo's support for assistance if issues persist.
Marketer from Email Geeks suggests that Yahoo caches images and if the logo hasn't updated after a few days, Ralph should email mail-questions@yahoo-inc.com.
Marketer from Email Geeks shares a link to senders.yahooinc.com/bimi/ and an email address mail-questions@yahooinc.com. He adds if a logo already exists, and BIMI is published, Yahoo will automatically do the right thing and web/app caches can take a few days to refresh.
What the experts say3Expert opinions
Expert from Word to the Wise explains that a VMC (Verified Mark Certificate) is crucial for BIMI implementation on platforms like Yahoo Mail, ensuring the logo's authenticity and preventing spoofing. He also mentions that if the logo isn't updating even with a valid VMC, checking Yahoo's specific BIMI requirements and contacting their support is advisable.
Expert from Email Geeks advises to wait a couple of days before worrying about the logo update.
Expert from Word to the Wise advises that proper DMARC configuration (p=quarantine or p=reject) is a prerequisite for BIMI to work effectively on Yahoo Mail and other supporting platforms. She mentions that without a strict DMARC policy, the BIMI logo will not be displayed, regardless of the BIMI record's validity.
What the documentation says5Technical articles
Documentation from Yahoo Help explains that BIMI logos can take several days to propagate across Yahoo's systems after the DNS record is updated. If the logo doesn't appear after a week, contact support with details of the domain and BIMI record.
Documentation from DigiCert Knowledge Base explains that it's crucial to monitor your domain's reputation and sender score as Yahoo uses these metrics to determine whether to display the BIMI logo. Address any deliverability issues promptly.
Documentation from GlobalSign Website notes that Yahoo's BIMI implementation requires strict adherence to DMARC policies. Ensure your DMARC policy is set to 'p=quarantine' or 'p=reject' for the BIMI logo to be displayed.
Documentation from dmarcian Knowledge Base states that the VMC (Verified Mark Certificate) must be issued by an authorized certification authority to be trusted by Yahoo. Check the validity and issuer of your VMC.
Documentation from BIMI Group Website describes that ensure your SVG logo meets BIMI specifications (size, format, accessibility) and that the Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) is valid and associated correctly.