Kamis, 30 September 2010

The right way to use an email address at your domain

Whether you're marketing products, advertising services, or just want an online presence for your company, it's necessary to have an email address at your own site. Sure, email services like Yahoo, Hotmail, and Gmail are free to use and straightforward for beginners to set up. But free email services have their disadvantages:

  • Advertisements -- in your inbox and, worse yet, in your outgoing emails.

  • Unreliable -- there is no guarantee that your email address will be supported in the future.

  • Unprofessional -- free addresses look cheap on brochures, Internet sites, and business cards.


Getting your distinct domain email address is more dependable over the long term and provides you more control over your email. And it surely makes you look more authoritative, trustworthy, and professional. Just follow these quick steps if you'd like to acquire one:

Think of a good domain name

A domain name is the address of your online space. An example of a domain name is Google.com. Brainstorm carefully for a name that's unique, easy to remember, and reflective of your brand name, business, or individuality. Try to keep away from immature or unprofessional names; you should find a name that will last you a long time. In case your desired name has already been registered by someone else, think of some second-choice names.

Register your domain name and sign up for web hosting

Register the domain name and sign up for web hosting. Web hosting provides your online space while your domain name is your online address. Think of it as the difference between your address and your actual house. You may want to acquire your domain name and web hosting separately, but choosing just one company is recommended for beginners. That way, you won't need to configure them to work together.

If someone else has already registered your desired domain name, you have the option to try another domain name, or try the same name with another extension. Examples of extensions are .com, .net, and .org. If yourbusiness.com is taken, try registering yourbusiness.net.

As for web hosting, it's essential to find a quality web host. Below are some issues you should consider when signing up for email domain hosting:

  • Email accounts. If you own a company, you're not the only one who will make use of this domain for your email address. Make sure that your web host offers enough email accounts to accommodate your partners and employees so that they can enjoy the same benefits.

  • Email access. Ensure that you can log in to your email through your chosen medium, whether it's through a desktop application, a web browser, or your mobile phone.

  • Spam protection. A good spam filtering system will save you a lot of time and frustration.

  • Email features. You may want to send a monthly bulletin or special promotion announcements to your customers. Or you may want separate email addresses for various business roles (such as billing, support, and customer feedback) -- all forwarded to one address for easier retrieval. find email hosting that makes everything you need achievable.

  • The web hosting itself. Even if you simply want an email address for now, you may want to use the same domain to build a website in the future. Find a web host that will accomplish all your potential needs.


Create and use your email address

You can use your web host's control panel to set up your new email address. Once it has been created, figure out how you would like to access your email. If you'd like to read email directly on your computer, make use of a desktop application like Outlook or Thunderbird. If you'd like to check your email on a web browser, make sure that your web host provides webmail access.

If you run into any problems while creating your account or configuring your email access, just have patience. Read your web host's instructions carefully and follow them as meticulously as you can. It truly helps if your web host offers high-quality technical support so you can get your email up and running as soon as possible.

Once you've set up your email, test it thoroughly to see that it's functioning properly. Send a few test emails to your new address. Use it to send outgoing emails as well.

Congratulations. You now have a unique and professional email address at your own website.

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