Hamza Shahid

Writer

Expertise

Content marketing
Email marketing
Affiliate marketing
WordPress
SAAS
ERPs

Highlights

Hamza is a Content Writer for the WPForms team at Awesome Motive, where he also contributes to WP Mail SMTP. He holds a BSc in Business Administration and brings a diverse range of experience to the team.

He began his writing career at a creative agency, where Hamza honed his skills in creating blogs, tutorials, eBooks, press releases, and whitepapers. Eager to explore new opportunities, he ventured into freelancing on Fiverr, offering a variety of content services.

His career took a specialized turn when he spent six years in the cybersecurity and ERP industries, managing a portfolio of eight Managed WordPress affiliate sites. This experience gave him a strong foundation in affiliate marketing and SEO.

Joining WPForms in 2023, Hamza now focuses on creating insightful content that helps users get the most out of their WordPress experience. When he’s not behind the screen, Hamza enjoys spending quality time with his cats and exploring beaches across the city.

9 Best SMTP Servers for Reliable Email Delivery in 2026

If your contact form emails are landing in spam (or not arriving at all), the problem is almost never your form plugin. It's how WordPress sends mail.

By default, WordPress uses PHP's mail() function, and most hosts don't authenticate it properly, so Gmail and Outlook quietly route those messages to junk or block them entirely.

An SMTP server fixes that, as it relays your WordPress emails through an authenticated provider with proper SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records, which means your emails actually reach the inbox.

To save you the trial and error of picking through dozens of providers, here are the 9 SMTP servers I trust on WordPress sites in 2026, with current pricing and an honest read on where each one fits.

26 Best Free WordPress Themes (My Personal Favorites for 2026)

After testing 150+ free WordPress themes over the past six months, I can tell you that 90% of them aren't worth your time. They're either abandoned by developers, incompatible with essential plugins, or so poorly coded they'll tank your site speed.

But here's what nobody tells you: the remaining 10% can genuinely compete with premium themes costing $50-100. You just need to know which ones actually work.

How to Get Microsoft Teams Alerts From WordPress Forms

How to Get Microsoft Teams Alerts from Your WordPress Forms

Have you ever thought about how to receive Microsoft Teams alerts when people submit a form on your WordPress site?

Alerts from your WordPress forms in Microsoft Teams can provide real-time updates on online submissions, ensuring you never miss out on timely actions.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to enable Microsoft Teams alerts for forms by using WPForms and connecting it to Microsoft Teams via Zapier.

Address Line 1 vs Address Line 2: What They’re Used For (+EXAMPLES)

Have you ever wondered what address line 2 is for? Address formatting can be confusing, and it's easy to overlook the importance of this second line.

Address line 2 captures additional address data that doesn't fit the first line, such as apartment numbers, suite designations, or other specific location details.

In this guide, I'll cover everything about the address line 2 field. You'll learn its purpose and correct usage and see real-world examples of its effective use.

How to Leverage AI in Your Email Marketing Campaigns

Have you been wondering how to use AI in email marketing to connect with your audience and achieve better results?

You're not alone! With the many different AI tools available today, it can be tough to know where to begin. But don't worry, I'm here to help you out.

Ready to learn how? Follow these tips to leverage AI in your email marketing campaigns and start achieving stronger results.

8 Contact Form Designs You Can Steal for Inspiration

Looking for contact form design inspirations for your website? With some simple tweaks, you can create online forms how you want.

In this article, I'll show you some cool contact form design examples and provide useful tips for creating one on your website.

I'll also show you a really handy no-code method for changing the layout of your forms. Ready? Let's dive in!