Yes, Gmail tabs can affect open rates for affiliate emails. When your email lands in the Promotions tab instead of the Primary inbox, there’s a good chance it won’t be seen right away. Most people don’t check the Promotions tab as often, and some don’t even know it exists. This means your affiliate offer might sit there unopened for days or never get seen at all. Even if your subject line is strong, it won’t matter much if the email isn’t showing where people look first. One way to reduce this is by making your emails feel more personal and less like a promotion. Avoid too many images, links, or salesy words. Keep it clean and focused like you're writing to one person. It may not work all the time, but it helps improve placement. This is something many are still testing and learning. Has anyone tried anything different that worked well for this?
