{"id":1241,"date":"2018-03-23T10:13:16","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T10:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstsiteguide.com\/create-email\/"},"modified":"2024-01-19T11:15:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T16:15:02","slug":"create-email","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/firstsiteguide.com\/create-email\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Custom Business Email in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
Emails are widely used as an effective communication tool for personal and company use. Business email still holds a leading marketing role for building connections and increasing conversion rates. It also is an important part of email marketing campaigns<\/a> by many companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the digital economy booming, it\u2019s hard to imagine any successful company that doesn\u2019t have a professional email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Does your business use a custom email?<\/p>\n\n\n\n It might seem like a small detail in the large picture of branding, but it\u2019s a detail that can provide you with substantial benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this guide, I\u2019ll show you how to create a custom email address for your business with your current or new domain name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Disclosure: FirstSiteGuide is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. We test and try all the products that we recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a blogger<\/a> or a business owner \u2013 a custom email will set you apart from your competitors. If you\u2019re looking for a job, a professional email address will differentiate you from other prospects. If you create a blog<\/a> or make a website<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to use networking to make a strong brand image and build an impressive online reputation. Having a personalized email address will help you accomplish this, as it will help you stand out from other bloggers in your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The same truth applies when establishing your own brand. A custom email account gives you instant credibility and shows that you\u2019re a professional. It\u2019s a great way to stand out among others in your industry and creates an unforgettable first impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you keep a generic email address, you risk looking like a beginner. Isn\u2019t it time to make your own business email and show that you\u2019re tech-savvy and serious about your business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s more, people are more likely to remember you, as they are used to seeing gmail.com, hotmail.com, and other general emails. Setting up an email on your own domain will make you memorable. Think about it for a moment: how many times have you instantly forgotten what came before @gmail.com?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Establish your identity in an ultra-competitive business world and turn your entire game around by showing off a unique and recognizable professional email. It\u2019s an easy way to demonstrate that you have a real business versus a hobby.<\/p>\n\n\n If you have a website (domain name + web hosting) or are planning to make one, you can set up a custom email with your web hosting provider<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most web hosting companies like Bluehost<\/a> offer FREE email accounts with their hosting plans. You just need to access the account and you can set up your email address within a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n Creating a new email account is actually simple! Even if you are completely new to the process, you\u2019ll get the hang of it in no time. Think of it as creating a website, since you begin by purchasing a domain name and choosing an email hosting provider. If you have a website for your business, then you already have a domain name of your own. In that case, the best option is to use that domain name for your email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t have a domain name yet, you will have to buy one. You can purchase a domain name from a domain registrar<\/a> and connect it to the email hosting provider. Or you can buy a domain name<\/a> right from the email hosting provider of your choosing. We will show you in detail how to make email accounts with different companies.<\/p>\n\n\n As I mentioned above, you can buy a domain name with a registrar or an email hosting provider. There are many domain name registrars to choose from, but the most popular ones are – Godaddy<\/a>, Namecheap<\/a>, or Hover<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you actually buy a domain name? Go to the website of the domain registrar you choose and you\u2019ll be presented with a textbox, into which you can enter your desired domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s an example to help you get a clear picture of what your email address should look like: YourName@DomainName.com. You can choose other top-level domains, such as .org, .net, or many others, but the top-level domain .com is the most widely used and the most easily remembered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After you\u2019ve entered your domain name, choose a top-level domain, and check if your desired combination of both is available. If not, you need to come up with another domain name, since you can\u2019t register a domain name that\u2019s already registered. When you find a domain name that\u2019s available, click on the combination of the name and top-level domain and add it to your cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Afterward, you will be asked to sign up for an account and enter your basic contact information and your choice of payment. After your account is verified and the payment is approved, your domain name will be registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When selecting an email hosting service, you need to choose one that will offer you the best email management solutions, storage capacity, technical support, and, of course, offer you their services at an affordable price. There are many email hosting providers to choose from, such as Google (Google Workspace), Office 365 Business Essentials (including the entire Office suite and many online services), Zoho Mail, FastMail, ProtonMail, Pobox, and Rackspace Email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The process of creating your business email is pretty much the same with all email hosting clients. The next section will give you a closer look at the major providers, with all of the steps you\u2019ll need to take, including buying a domain name without the use of a domain registrar.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n Key features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like other web services, you will need a valid account before setting up the email details. There are some technical steps involved, but follow each step and you will be done quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To begin, open Google Workspace<\/a> and click the Big \u201cGet Started\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Enter basic information like the business name<\/a>, the number of team members, and your location and click \u201cNext\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, fill out the admin info (first and last name, plus your current email address).<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n After that, Google Workspace will ask if you want to use a domain that\u2019s already in use or if you want to purchase a new one. For the purpose of this guide, I will assume you have already purchased the hosting and set up your domain name. If not, simply choose the other button and follow the steps to purchase your new domain through Google. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Then enter the domain name you have registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the next screen, you will have to confirm that the domain you have entered is actually the one you want to use. Use this opportunity to check that there are no typos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you confirm that you\u2019re not a robot, click on the \u201cAgree and Continue\u201d button below that will take you to the next step of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you can start using your new email address with Google Workspace, you will have to confirm that you\u2019re actually the owner of the domain. In this step, Google Workspace wants to make sure you can access the specified domain or website that\u2019s hosted on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are four different methods to verifying the domain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you already have a website attached to the domain, the easiest way of verifying the domain would be by adding a meta tag. In this case, you just have to find the index.html file on your server, open it and put the code right after the <html> After saving the document, go back to the Google Workspace setup screen and click the button to continue. Google will take a few minutes to verify your domain, and you will be ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the recommended method of verifying your domain is the first one – adding a TXT record. This is just a simple text that tells Google that you\u2019re the actual owner of that domain (it proves that you have access to it and that you can write down the code Google is about to give you). You can learn more about it here<\/a>. So let\u2019s see how to do that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, you will be asked about the record type. Just select TXT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the Name\/Host\/Alias field, enter @ or simply leave it empty. Your host may ask you to enter your domain, in which case you should enter something like yourdomain.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, you should find the Time to Live (TTL) field. If you have a default value, leave it that way. Otherwise, enter 86400. In the Value\/Answer\/Destination field, paste the TXT verification record you copied earlier and save the record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you see a warning message about changing the DNS settings, disregard it. Adding the TXT record won\u2019t damage your website or DNS settings, so you don\u2019t have to worry about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, go back to the Google Workspace setup screen and click the blue \u201cVerify my domain\u201d button. As with any other method of verification, Google will need up to an hour (it is usually much faster than that) to load the new info and grant you access to the domain. And even though you might get verified within a few minutes, it usually takes a few hours before your new email address starts to work. While you wait, explore Google Workspace and all the options it offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, the hard part is done, and you relax by exploring the Google Workspace admin area. By following Google\u2019s guidelines, the next step is to add new users to your business email account. Google Workspace is tailored to business professionals who tend to work in groups. If you are a solopreneur who works alone, you probably won\u2019t need the entire collection of apps that Google Workspace offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, you can copy the login credentials and give them to your team members. They can start using the new email and other apps you have access to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have more than just a couple of team members who need to have access to the Google Workspace, you can group them. By grouping users, you can manage access to specific apps from the Google Workspace, restrict specific actions and\/or information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once done, click on the \u201cCreate\u201d button so that that\u2019s everything saved properly. Obviously, the group is still empty, so you should go back to the \u201cUsers\u201d options pages and add specific people to the group.<\/p>\n\n\n Without a doubt, Google\u2019s collection of online applications is the most popular one. It\u2019s hard to find someone who has not created a Gmail account or who has not used Google Docs to edit an online document at least once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s hard to find flaws in the Google Workspace when you are working in a small team. It simply has everything you need and works flawlessly. But with every extra member you add, the monthly bill increases. Cost is the main reason why people search for Google Workspace alternatives that can offer pretty much the same for a lower price. That’s especially true if you need a simple email service without any extra bells and whistles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the following lines, we are about to introduce you to six potential Google Workspace alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you run a small to medium-sized business, Zoho might be the right option for you. Introduced in 2008, this modern platform offers more than just a basic email service. It allows you to connect to your coworkers, streamline every task, and save time each day by connecting essential apps. Zoho is a blend of traditional email service and modern collaboration tools, as well as social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n For businesses that need to improve real-time communication as well as email, Microsoft 365 Business is an option. Considering the popularity of Microsoft software and the flexibility to offer the same service on personal computers, tablets, and smartphones, Microsoft 365 Business is a must-check solution for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you just want a fast and secure way of working with emails without extra unnecessary apps, Fastmail could be the way to go. With a new modern web app and an affordable price tag, Fastmail is rapidly becoming a viable alternative to more popular email service providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Often, security is a priority over other additional email features. Protonmail offers a straightforward email service that focuses on security and privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Established in 1995, Pobox is an attractive alternative for businesses that value experience in the email marketplace. Pobox enables users to create a new email address for life. Their service also comes with a robust inbox that should cover all of your basic business email needs. However, Pobox focuses on email forwarding and does not come with as many features as its competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you only need quality no-frills email service for your business, Rackspace is the answer. It uses secure protocols and works on Outlook as well as with any other email software installed on your computer or smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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