{"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
Your new email will look like that – YourName@DomainName.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why do you need a custom email address?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A quick primer – Custom email for beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Buying a domain name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Choosing an email hosting provider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Setting up a custom email with Google Workspace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Google Workspace<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step #1: Create an account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n