Gmail for business (G Suite) allows you to create a professional email account for $5 per month. its a great option for businesses with large employees because of the amount of storage they provide, admin capabilities, with 24/7 customer support.
As a small business just starting out, you have to build trust with your customers, especially since you lack the credibility that comes with being in business for many years. One way to run this is to have an email address that ends with your business name (ex: [email protected]).
What is Gmail for Business?
Gmail for business (G Suite), is the paid version of Gmail. Instead of having an email address that looks like [email protected], your email address will include your domain name ([email protected]).
Having an email address that goes with the name of your firm and the firm’s website shows potential customers that you own legitimate and trustworthy business.
Firstly: Register or Enter Your Domain Name
If you don’t already have a domain name, choosing one is the first step for creating your custom email. Use the name search widget from Bluehost below to find and register a domain. You may have to go through a number of names that are already taken before you find one that’s available.
If you do already have a domain name and website. It’s best to check with your web domain to see if a free email address is included in your plan. If it is, you can follow this guide for setting up a business email address through your web host provider.
Once you have your domain name, go to the G Suite website, hit the “Get Started” button on the top right, answer a few questions about your business, and then enter your domain name.
Secondly: Then Choose Your Email Address Format and Add Users
Next, you will be taken to a page where you can add all of your employees that need a professional email address. You can set this up now, but you will also have a chance to add employees after you finish the process.
after choosing the email address format, you need to consider using a standard format for all users. View examples of different email address formats and when it’s appropriate to use each type to know which format is best for your business.
Thirdly: Then Verify Your Domain Name
If you do not register your wed name via Google. You will need to verify that you own the domain that you intend to use in your email address.
In order to do this, you will need to enter the MX records that G Suite provides into your DNS.
After you hit save, you have successfully set up your G Suite account. You will receive an email when your inbox is ready to go.
Fourthly: Choose Your Plan
after setting up your account, you have a trial version which lasts for just 14days.
Lastly: Migrate Your Current Emails from Your Previous Webmail Host (Optional)
hit on G Suite- Gmail – Advanced settings. Then select the box next to user email uploads. You will be able to go to Gmail – Settings to begin the import process.