3 Big Reasons to Stop Using Gmail as Your Business Email Address

Using a web-based email service has become the de facto method for email users in the last ten years. Easy to setup, free, and accessible from anywhere, web-based email makes perfect sense for business users. But that web-based email address can be doing damage to your business reputation every day and you don't even realize it. Here's three reasons to change your email address today.

Appears Unprofessional

In business, appearance means a lot. We make a million small decisions every day based on small bits of information. And as much as we all love Gmail, the fact is when your business card says username@gmail.com versus William@intelligence.com, it leaves an impression immediately regarding how seriously you take yourself in business. This can cost you potential business in the long run if a prospect feels you are “small time” in business.

Email Redirect Setup Is Easy

“But I like using Gmail. Won’t I have to start using a software like Outlook if I stop using Gmail or another web-based email provider?”

The answer is no. You can continue using whatever beloved email method you’re using currently, whether it’s Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, Outlook or any of the others out there. Simply create an email alias and then a forwarding rule for those emails to a destination of your choice.

Essentially this process creates a “mask” for your email address, allowing you to use your website domain name as part of your email address. After all, you paid for and own the domain name, so why shouldn’t you be using it?

The simplest method is to use an email forwarding service through the domain name provider (the company you purchased the domain from). For this example, we’ll use GoDaddy since it’s one of the most popular out there. GoDaddy’s customer service can help you if you have trouble or you can use one of their articles to walk you through the process.

Step 1: Create the domain name email address (found in your hosting panel with GoDaddy)

Step 2: Once created, login to your web based email provider (Gmail instructions here) and in the mail settings “Add another email address”. This will allow you to both send and receive emails using your new domain name email address.

Amplify Your Branding Long Term

Using your domain name in your email address provides long term branding. Now, if someone loses your business card, or forgets your business name, as long as they have your email address in their contact list, they’ll always have your business name. This improves your top-of-mind awareness long term for clients and prospects.

Since setting up an email domain address is so easy, there really isn’t a good reason NOT to set up a proper email address to benefit and brand your business.

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There are only 20 days left to reduce your tax liability for next year (i.e. find new writeoffs). AddressTwo can help! If you pay for your 2014 account in an annual payment instead of monthly, you'll receive a 20% discount (normally 10%) off a 12-month subscription. This is a huge savings to start 2014 right! This is available for current customers and new customers so sign up today!

Contact Troy Hanna at (317) 594-9550 (option 1) or email troy@addresstwo.com for details. Hurry, this offer expires on 12/31/2013!

About AddressTwo - the Simple CRM!

AddressTwo helps small businesses organize their contacts, manage leads, tasks and appointments, and provides email marketing options. A robust suite of services designed by a small business FOR small businesses, it's easy to use and gives small businesses tools they need to succeed. If you're not currently using a contact database manager or are unhappy with the one you have, AddressTwo is the solution. Learn more in the video below!

CRM Software Reviews: Cutco Representative Jamie King Loves AddressTwo!

 

AddressTwo University is thrilled to share with you the following CRM software reviewabout the AddressTwo CRM software, received from Cutco Representative, Jamie King. AddressTwo has partnered with Cutco to provide a CRM solution for their sales representatives and the results have been fabulous! But don't take it from us, here's Jamie to tell you all about it!

Jamie King - Your Cutco Rep

"There are many choices when it comes to a contact database manager [CRM] and people will tell you that the most important thing with regards to having a contact database manager [CRM] is to simply have one. I agree that it is a vital system for your business, but there is a difference in the level of service you receive from these different systems. 

One of my favorite things about AddressTwo (used by over 100 Cutco Representatives) is the willingness to go the extra mile for their clients, walking them through steps, and spending as much time as needed until you understand fully the answer to your question. The customer service is excellent to say the least. 

The AddressTwo CRM system is user friendly so it doesn't take long to figure things out, and if there is something you want it to do and it won't, chances are they will implement that tweak to the system almost immediately. AddressTwo's team has the knowledge and intuition to be able to do it and have an attitude of constant growth to get it just the way you want it. I don't see the need to spend more money on this part of the business than necessary, and with these guys, you get more than you pay for, so that's always a good deal in my book!" - Jamie King

Thank you Jamie, for your wonderful testimonial about your AddressTwo experience. We look forward to continuing to help you and the rest of the Cutco team grow their businesses to success while providing solutions for your CRM needs, both now and in the future. Thanks for being an AddressTwo client!