How SMTP and Email Logging Improve Restaurant Notifications
Email reliability is critical for restaurants using WordPress, especially when confirmations, reminders, and updates need to reach customers immediately. WordPress can send emails by default, but these messages are often filtered or blocked by hosting providers. Using SMTP and email logging solves this problem, and Ultimate WP Mail provides both tools in one simple plugin.
Why SMTP Matters
SMTP sends your WordPress emails through your real email service instead of your host’s built-in mail function. This authentication significantly reduces the chances of your messages being flagged as spam. Reservation confirmations and updates arrive more consistently, giving your customers a smooth booking experience.
Why Email Logging Is Essential
When a customer says they didn’t receive an email, the first question is: did WordPress actually send it? Email logging answers that instantly.
You can see:
- Whether the notification fired
- When it was sent
- Whether it failed or succeeded
This removes all guesswork and makes troubleshooting fast and clear.
Ultimate WP Mail: SMTP + Email Logging in One
Ultimate WP Mail brings both features together:
- A complete email log in WP Admin
- SMTP setup that works with any email provider
- Clear send and error statuses
- A clean, simple interface
With these tools, you always know what’s happening with your outgoing emails, and you can fix any delivery issues quickly.
How This Helps With Notifications in Restaurant Reservations
For restaurants using our Restaurant Reservations plugin, reliable email delivery is essential. Customers expect instant confirmations, reminder notifications, and updates. If those messages fail, it creates confusion, missed bookings, and extra support requests.
Most missing email issues have nothing to do with the plugin. The notifications do send, but hosting providers often block or filter them. That’s why our standard recommendation is:
- Install Ultimate WP Mail and check whether the notification appears in the email log
- Enable SMTP so your messages are authenticated and far less likely to be flagged as spam
If the log shows the email, the plugin is working correctly. SMTP then ensures the messages reach your customers reliably.
And if you want to improve your email reliability today, you can try Ultimate WP Mail for free.
