If you've recently registered a domain and found it listed on the SEM-Fresh blacklist, don’t worry—this is completely normal and temporary! SEM-Fresh, managed by Spam Eating Monkey (SEM), is designed to track newly registered domains, not permanently blacklist them.
Since spammers often use fresh domains, SEM-Fresh flags domains that are between 5 and 30 days old. This means that when you first start using your domain for email, there’s a chance your emails might land in spam folders. However, this listing is not a sign of wrongdoing—it simply reflects that your domain is new and hasn’t built a reputation yet.
The Good News: SEM-Fresh is Temporary
Domains are automatically removed from SEM-Fresh after a set period. For example:
SEM-FRESH5: If your domain was listed within the first 5 days of registration, it will be removed after 5 days.
SEM-FRESH30: If listed under this category, it will clear after 30 days unless there’s suspicious activity.
No action is required on your part, and once your domain ages a bit, it will naturally fall off the list.
What Should You Do? Just Warm Up Your Domain
Instead of blasting out emails right away, it’s best to gradually build up your email activity. This is called warming up your domain, and it helps establish a positive reputation with email providers. Here’s how:
Start by sending small batches of emails to trusted contacts. Avoid sending bulk emails too soon. Make sure your domain has proper email authentication (SPF, DKIM, and DMARC). Best is to use a warmup platform which automatically warmup your domain and mailboxes, Salesforge include unlimited warmups with all it’s subscription plans and if you have Google or Outlook mailboxes, you can use Warmforge too which is much advanced.
By following these simple steps, your domain will gain trust, and emails will start landing in inboxes rather than spam folders.
Bottom Line: No Need to Panic
Being on SEM-Fresh is not a real blacklist—it’s just a temporary monitoring list for new domains. It doesn’t mean your domain is bad or permanently blocked. Just focus on warming up your email activity, and within a few weeks, you’ll be in the clear! 