What potential pitfalls should be considered when using PHPMailer to send bulk emails?

One potential pitfall when using PHPMailer to send bulk emails is the risk of being flagged as spam by email providers due to sending a large volume of emails from a single server. To avoid this, it is recommended to use a reputable email service provider (ESP) that specializes in sending bulk emails and has built-in mechanisms to prevent spam. Additionally, make sure to properly configure your SPF and DKIM records to authenticate your emails and improve deliverability. 

// Example code snippet using a reputable ESP to send bulk emails
use PHPMailer\PHPMailer\PHPMailer;
use PHPMailer\PHPMailer\Exception;

// Instantiate PHPMailer with your ESP credentials
$mail = new PHPMailer(true);
$mail->isSMTP();
$mail->Host = 'smtp.youresp.com';
$mail->SMTPAuth = true;
$mail->Username = 'your_username';
$mail->Password = 'your_password';
$mail->SMTPSecure = 'ssl';
$mail->Port = 465;

// Add recipients and send emails
$recipients = ['email1@example.com', 'email2@example.com', 'email3@example.com'];
foreach ($recipients as $recipient) {
    $mail->addAddress($recipient);
    $mail->Subject = 'Your subject here';
    $mail->Body = 'Your email content here';
    $mail->send();
    $mail->clearAddresses();
}

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