[REQUEST NEW CONTENT] Top External Email Providers for your Strapi Application

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hello 👋,

We're excited to propose a comprehensive guide that explores the top external email providers like Resend, Sendgrid, Nodemailer, AWS SES etc, that are compatible with Strapi applications. This guide aims to assist developers in selecting the most suitable email provider for their Strapi projects, providing steps for integrations and configurations of each of them in your Strapi project.

Content Brief:

• Target audience: Developers, Strapi users, and businesses seeking to integrate email functionality into their Strapi applications.
• Keywords: Strapi, email providers, external email services, configuration, email configuration integration

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[oluwatobi2001]

I'm interested.
Here is my outline

introduction to Strapi

Detailing its use cases and various implementations

Popular email Providers Highlighting pros and cons of each email provider

Setting up a strapi web application

Demo project integrating an email provider to the strapi application and testing it's features.

Additional Information and Conclusion

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @oluwatobi2001 ,

Thanks for showing interest. Could you please share one of your works with us so as to know if you should proceed with this tutorial?

Cheers

[oluwatobi2001]

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/mongodb-data-migration/

Also, i sent the draft to an article i pitched last week. Please i would like to get a feedback. Thank you

On Tue, 9 Apr 2024, 17:57 Theodore Kelechukwu Onyejiaku, < @.***> wrote:

Hi @oluwatobi2001 https://github.com/oluwatobi2001 ,

Thanks for showing interest. Could you please share one of your works with us so as to know if you should proceed with this tutorial?

Cheers

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[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @oluwatobi2001,

Thank you for your article draft from last week. I have provided feedback as requested.

For this tutorial "Top External Email Providers for your Strapi Application", in addition to the points mentioned earlier, will you be willing to include some top external email providers in a Strapi application with code examples, demos and a link to the Github Repo? Please let me know. Thank you.

Note: This is an advanced article as we will only accept it if it is high quality.

[oluwatobi2001]

I sure can. Thank you

On Tue, 9 Apr 2024, 19:25 Theodore Kelechukwu Onyejiaku, < @.***> wrote:

Hi @oluwatobi2001 https://github.com/oluwatobi2001,

Thank you for your article draft from last week. I have provided feedback as requested.

For this tutorial "Top External Email Providers for your Strapi Application", in addition to the points mentioned earlier, will you be willing to include some top external email providers in a Strapi application with code examples, demos and a link to the Github Repo? Please let me know. Thank you.

Note: This is an advanced article as we will only accept it if it is high quality.

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[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @oluwatobi2001,

Could you please share an outline with us so we can ensure we are on the same page?

Thanks.

[Claradev32]

@Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku can I submit an outline for this topic?

[oluwatobi2001]

Apologies for the delay in response.

• overview of email providers

• Top email providers

• Highlighting features and benefits of each provider

• Key differences among the email providers

• Consideration in choosing the right Email provider for your Strapi Application

• Demo Project Section

• Integrating the Email provider to your strapi application

• Testing the email provider

• Recap

• Conclusion

On Fri, 12 Apr 2024, 09:33 Clara Ekekenta, @.***> wrote:

@Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku https://github.com/Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku can I submit an outline for this topic?

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[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @oluwatobi2001 ,

I am not satisfied with your outline.

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @Claradev32 ,

Please provide an outline. Thank you.

[Claradev32]

• Introduction
  • Overview of Email Integration in Strapi Applications
• Criteria for Evaluating Email Providers
• Top External Email Providers
  • SendGrid
  • Mailgun
  • Amazon SES (Simple Email Service)
  • SMTP.com
  • Twilio SendGrid
• Comparison of Email Providers
• Choosing the Right Email Provider for Your Strapi Application
• Setting Up Email Integration in Strapi
• Configuring SMTP Settings and Email Templates
• Conclusion

[Claradev32]

@Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku That's my outline for this topic

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @Claradev32 ,

Just realized I can't assign this to you at the moment. You already have two articles in progress or in review.

Thanks.

[oluwatobi2001]

Can i have it? I have only one article in review

On Mon, 15 Apr 2024, 15:28 Theodore Kelechukwu Onyejiaku, < @.***> wrote:

Hi @Claradev32 https://github.com/Claradev32 ,

Just realized I can't assign this to you at the moment. You already have two articles in progress or in review.

Thanks.

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[gitChimp88]

@Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku If this is free then can I submit an outline for it?

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @gitChimp88 ,

Please do. Thank you!

[gitChimp88]

@Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku Cool here's my outline for this article -

Introduction: Importance of email functionality in web applications. Overview of Strapi's flexibility in integrating with external email providers. Purpose of the article: to assist developers in selecting the most suitable email provider for their Strapi projects.

1. Understanding the Landscape:

Brief overview of the email service providers compatible with Strapi. Importance of selecting the right provider based on project requirements. 2. Resend:

Introduction to Resend and its features. Pros and cons of using Resend with Strapi. Step-by-step integration guide and configuration for Strapi. 3. Sendgrid:

Overview of Sendgrid and its capabilities. Comparison with Resend in terms of features and integration. Detailed instructions for integrating Sendgrid with Strapi. 4. Nodemailer:

Explanation of Nodemailer's role in sending emails from Node.js applications. Differentiation from hosted email services. Integration steps and configuration guide for Strapi. 5. AWS SES (Simple Email Service):

Overview of AWS SES and its features. Comparison with other providers in scalability and pricing. Setting up AWS SES with Strapi and configuring email sending. 6. SMTP.com:

Introduction to SMTP.com and its features. Discussion on reliability, security, and support. Integration steps and configuration for Strapi. 7. Mailgun:

Overview of Mailgun's email APIs and services. Comparison with other providers in developer-friendliness and analytics. Integration guide for Mailgun with Strapi and domain verification setup. 8. Choosing the Right Provider:

Factors to consider when selecting an email provider for Strapi projects. Comparison table summarizing features, pricing, and ease of integration. Recommendations based on use cases and project requirements. Conclusion:

Recap of the benefits of integrating external email providers with Strapi. Encouragement for developers to experiment with different providers. Closing remarks and invitation for feedback or questions from readers.

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @gitChimp88 ,

Your outline looks great. Please proceed. Thank you!

[gitChimp88]

Great i'll get started with this!

[gitChimp88]

@Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku Here's the first draft - https://hackmd.io/Aq3fZ4okSlyg9REr03SEPQ?view

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @gitChimp88 ,

So sorry I missed this. I just checked it out, there was a little bit of miscommunication, we might have to make this intermediate.

[gitChimp88]

Hey @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku No problem!

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Thank you @gitChimp88

[gitChimp88]

Hey @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku, I'm trying to post this to dev.to and Medium but it seems I can't export any of the screenshots from Hackmd, also the code isn't formatting correctly on Dev.to for the markdown, do you have the same issue?