{"id":997,"date":"2026-03-04T02:18:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T02:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trulyinbox.com\/blog\/?p=997"},"modified":"2026-06-02T09:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T09:35:03","slug":"bounced-emails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trulyinbox.com\/blog\/bounced-emails\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Bounced Emails? (And Prevent Them for Good)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your emails are bouncing, it\u2019s a <strong>signal that something deeper is broken<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are chances that,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your sender reputation suddenly tanked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maybe your inbox hasn\u2019t been warmed up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or maybe your setup is missing the basics like SPF\/DKIM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And the real problem is that the damage is <strong>invisible at first<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most cold emailers only react when there\u2019s a drop in replies or when their cold email tools start showing red alerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve seen this first-hand while helping founders, freelancers, and lead gen teams fix bounce issues that quietly killed their deliverability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, in this guide, I\u2019ll break down exactly <strong>why emails bounce<\/strong>, how to <strong>diagnose the issue<\/strong>, and walk you through <strong>step-by-step fixes<\/strong> to reduce bounces \u2014 for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding: 20px 15px 15px 20px; border-radius: 10px; border: 3.5px solid #E17863; background: #FFFFFF;\">\n    <h2 style=\"margin: 0; padding: 8px 12px; background: #E17863; color: #fff; display: inline-block; border-radius: 0px 0px 10px 10px; font-size: 22px; position: relative; top: -22px; left: 0;\">\n        <span id=\"Email-Delivery-Rate-TOC\">How to Fix Bounced Emails? \u2014 TOC<\/span>\n    <\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#What-Is-a-Bounced-Email\">What Is a Bounced Email?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Why-Do-Emails-Bounce-7-Common-Reasons\">Why Do Emails Bounce? (7 Common Reasons)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-Fix-Bounced-Emails-Step-by-Step\">How to Fix Bounced Emails (Step-by-Step)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#My-Tip-To-Build-a-Bounce-Proof-Sender-Reputation\">TL;DR \u2013 Here\u2019s How I Fix Bounced Emails<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Bounced Email?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>bounced email<\/strong> is one that couldn\u2019t be delivered to the recipient\u2019s inbox and gets returned to the sender\u2019s server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s more like \u2013 You hit send, but instead of your message landing where it should, it gets intercepted mid-air with a digital \u201creturn to sender\u201d label slapped on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, not all bounces are the same. And that distinction matters \u2014 especially when you&#8217;re running cold outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hard Bounce vs. Soft Bounce \u2014 What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all bounces are created equal. Some are fixable. Some aren\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tablepress-14-scroll-wrapper\" class=\"tablepress-scroll-wrapper\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-14\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-14 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Type<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">What It Means<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Should You Worry?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hard Bounce<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Permanent failure \u2014 the email address is invalid, blocked, or the domain doesn\u2019t exist<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes. Remove these contacts immediately.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Soft Bounce<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Temporary issue \u2014 inbox is full, server is down, or you\u2019re sending too fast<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Maybe. Retry later, but monitor if it persists.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-14 from cache -->\n\n\n\n<p>Hard bounces tell you the address is bad. Period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Soft bounces are more fixable.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They could clear up on their own, or they could signal deeper issues like a lack of warm-up or a sending reputation problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, why should you care?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because every bounce chips away at your <strong>sender reputation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And once that takes a hit, even your valid emails start landing in spam\u2026 or don\u2019t get delivered at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: (TI) - Bounced Emails CTA 1 -->\n<div id=\"om-sisk7wexiwfj8i1ebfzo-holder\"><\/div>\n<script>(function(d,u,ac){var s=d.createElement('script');s.type='text\/javascript';s.src='https:\/\/a.omappapi.com\/app\/js\/api.min.js';s.async=true;s.dataset.user=u;s.dataset.campaign=ac;d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);})(document,153389,'sisk7wexiwfj8i1ebfzo');<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Emails Bounce? (7 Common Reasons)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what I\u2019ve learned after troubleshooting bounce issues across dozens of campaigns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Bounces are rarely random.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They point to the exact weak spot in your cold email setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break down the most common causes I\u2019ve seen (and fixed) over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1f387e1ea62&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1f387e1ea62\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"512\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyinbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Common-Reaasons-for-Email-Bounces-900x512.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyinbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Common-Reaasons-for-Email-Bounces-900x512.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.trulyinbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Common-Reaasons-for-Email-Bounces-352x200.webp 352w, https:\/\/www.trulyinbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Common-Reaasons-for-Email-Bounces-768x437.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.trulyinbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Common-Reaasons-for-Email-Bounces-1536x873.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.trulyinbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Common-Reaasons-for-Email-Bounces-1200x682.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.trulyinbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Common-Reaasons-for-Email-Bounces.webp 1648w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. You&#8217;re Emailing Invalid or Dead Addresses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It sounds obvious, but it\u2019s still the #1 reason I see in bounce reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually happens when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&#8217;re using scraped lists without proper validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The lead left the company and the email went stale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s a typo in the domain or username (john.smtih@company.com instead of smith)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even one or two bad addresses can tip off ESPs that your list hygiene is poor \u2014 and they start throttling your emails proactively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. You Skipped Warm-Up (Or Did It Too Late)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending emails from a cold inbox is like walking into a party and shouting from across the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody trusts you \u2014 and some will kick you out immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve had clients come in panicking about bounce spikes, and 9 times out of 10? They skipped warm-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re reactivating an old domain, you need to <strong>warm it gradually<\/strong> so ESPs don\u2019t see it as spammy behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Your Domain Reputation Is Damaged<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one&#8217;s trickier because it\u2019s not always obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You share an IP with other bad senders (common with cheaper tools)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve been marked as spam by recipients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You landed on a blocklist like Spamhaus or Barracuda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. DNS Records Are Misconfigured (Or Missing Altogether)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your emails need to prove they\u2019re legit. That\u2019s what SPF, DKIM, and DMARC do \u2014 they authenticate your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s what most people miss: even <strong>a single typo in your SPF record<\/strong> can cause subtle bounce issues that take weeks to notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always test your DNS setup before sending at scale. It takes 10 minutes and can save weeks of firefighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. You Jumped to High Volume Too Fast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Warming up isn\u2019t just about sending some emails. It\u2019s also about <strong>how fast you scale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I once had a client jump from 20 to 300\/day in a week \u2014 on a fresh domain. Everything looked fine on day one. But by day four, they were soft-bouncing at 40% because Gmail throttled them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pace matters. Especially on brand new domains or inboxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Your Engagement History Is Low<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a truth most people overlook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If ESPs see that people never open, click, or reply to your emails \u2014 they stop delivering them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Low engagement doesn\u2019t just hurt your metrics \u2014 it causes future emails to <strong>get deprioritized or bounced outright<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s like a quiet reputation tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Your Email Looks Suspicious to Spam Filters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one hits even experienced senders. You\u2019ve got a clean list, warm inbox, perfect setup \u2014 and still, you&#8217;re bouncing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? Because the <strong>email copy<\/strong> is throwing up red flags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common triggers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shouting in ALL CAPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Too many links or images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Words like \u201cguaranteed,\u201d \u201climited time,\u201d \u201cfree access\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No unsubscribe option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it\u2019s not even the content \u2014 it\u2019s your signature with 3 logos and 5 links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep it simple. Spam filters like minimalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix Bounced Emails (Step-by-Step)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your bounce rate\u2019s rising, you don\u2019t need panic \u2014 you need a system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the exact step-by-step process I use when I\u2019m called in to fix a campaign with high bounces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doesn\u2019t matter if it&#8217;s a fresh domain, a messy list, or a sudden dip in deliverability \u2014 this sequence works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Identify the Bounce Type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before anything else, look at the <strong>SMTP error codes<\/strong> in your cold email tool\u2019s bounce report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will instantly tell you <em>what kind<\/em> of bounce you&#8217;re dealing with \u2014 and what to fix next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5.x.x \u2192 <strong>Hard bounce<\/strong> (bad address, blocked domain, permanent failure)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4.x.x \u2192 <strong>Soft bounce<\/strong> (temporary issue like inbox full or server down)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the majority are hard bounces, your email list is the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they&#8217;re soft bounces, it\u2019s likely sending speed, domain trust, or setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Clean Your Email List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bad data = bounce magnet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what I look for when cleaning lists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typos in domains (e.g., gmaill.com, outlok.com)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obvious throwaways or junk entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Role-based addresses (info@, support@, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leads without real names or company context<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re importing leads from databases, enrichment tools, or scraping platforms \u2014 validate them first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re sourcing internally, run them through an email verification tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skipping this step?<\/strong> You&#8217;re pretty much telling ESPs you don\u2019t care about quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Warm Up Your Inbox (Non-Negotiable)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your inbox is brand new, hasn\u2019t sent emails in weeks, or you\u2019ve just added it to a new domain \u2014 don\u2019t send campaigns right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? Because ESPs track your sending behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you go from zero to 200 emails overnight, they assume you\u2019re a spammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.trulyinbox.com\/signup?utm_source=bouncedemails&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=anchor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TrulyInbox<\/a><\/strong> to warm up my inboxes. It mimics real human behavior \u2014 sending, receiving, and replying to emails inside a trusted network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This builds trust with mailbox providers <strong>before<\/strong> my actual campaign begins \u2014 and flags any reputation or setup issues early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend warming for at least <strong>10\u201314 days<\/strong> before scaling your campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Set Up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (Properly)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are not just optional best practices \u2014 they\u2019re dealbreakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are DNS records that tell email servers <em>\u201cHey, this sender is legit.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without them, you\u2019re seen as a spoofed or unverified sender \u2014 and bounces follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always double-check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SPF: Includes all sending platforms (even warm-up tools)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DKIM: Matches the sending domain exactly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DMARC: Has a proper p=none policy at minimum for new domains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can test all of this using MXToolbox or your cold email tool\u2019s DNS checker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, even one missing comma in your SPF record can cause problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Avoid Scaling Too Fast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with warm-up and proper setup, <strong>how fast you ramp matters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what I usually follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Week 1: Start with 10\u201320 emails\/day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Week 2: Increase gradually to 50\u201380\/day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Week 3+: Scale depending on engagement and deliverability signals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If I\u2019m running multi-inbox setups, I stagger volume and use <strong>multiple warmed accounts<\/strong> to distribute the load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scaling smart protects your reputation \u2014 and helps avoid ESP throttling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Fix Spammy Formatting and Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with a perfect setup, your content can still cause bounces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ALL CAPS in subject lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clickbait phrases like \u201cAct Now,\u201d \u201cMoney-Back,\u201d \u201cLimited Time Offer\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overuse of images or buttons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing unsubscribe link<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long, bloated signatures with 5 links and 3 logos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your copy natural. Write like a real human. If it feels like an ad, filters will treat it like one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Monitor Your Sending Health (Beyond Bounce Rate)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bounce rate is just the visible surface. I also keep a close eye on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spam folder placement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open and reply rate trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blacklist monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domain-level reputation shifts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If I see even small changes (like open rates dropping below 30% consistently), I treat it as a signal \u2014 not noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how you fix bounce issues <em>before<\/em> they spiral out of control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: (TI) - Bounced Emails CTA 2 -->\n<div id=\"om-kenluv3ltnrkhjdosdda-holder\"><\/div>\n<script>(function(d,u,ac){var s=d.createElement('script');s.type='text\/javascript';s.src='https:\/\/a.omappapi.com\/app\/js\/api.min.js';s.async=true;s.dataset.user=u;s.dataset.campaign=ac;d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);})(document,153389,'kenluv3ltnrkhjdosdda');<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Tip To Build a Bounce-Proof Sender Reputation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Too many bounces? Here\u2019s the exact process I follow when I need to bring down bounce rates and protect sender reputation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Warm up my inbox<\/strong> at least 2 weeks before the campaign starts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Double-check content for spamminess<\/strong> \u2014 words, links, formatting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify every contact<\/strong> before importing the sending list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run a final check on DNS records<\/strong> \u2014 SPF, DKIM, and DMARC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it. Four non-negotiables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re skipping even one of these, bounces will follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with warming up your remains \u2013 TrulyInbox makes that part effortless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a good bounce rate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I aim for anything <strong>under 2%<\/strong>. That\u2019s healthy. 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