When was the last time you questioned an email with a brand’s logo next to it? Probably never. That’s the subtle power Verified Mark Certificates (VMCs) bring to your emails – silent yet strong authentication backed by cryptographic proof. Unlike logos that can be copied into email templates, a VMC embeds your verified, trademarked logo directly into the email header, visible in supporting inboxes like Gmail and Yahoo. For security teams, it means one less phishing vector. For marketers, it means higher open rates and brand recall. And for your customers, it signals a clear message: “This email is truly from us, and here’s the proof.” In this blog, we’ll see how Verified Mark Certificates technically work, what it takes to implement them, and why brands adopting them aren’t just upgrading their email visuals but reinforcing trust at the foundational layer of communication. What is a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC)? A Verified Mark Certificate is a digital certificate that lets organizations show their official trademarked logo right next to the sender’s name in a recipient’s inbox. Trusted Certificate Authorities issue these, and they add a visual layer of trust to emails. With it, recipients don’t have to verify who an […]
