When you're running a small business, every detail matters. The way you present yourself to customers can be the difference between winning a job and being ignored. One of the most overlooked details? Your email address.
First Impressions Count
Imagine you get two quotes. One comes from `daves-plumbing82@gmail.com`, and the other comes from `dave@cardiffplumbingspecialists.co.uk`. Which one inspires more confidence?
Using a generic email address from Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo can make your business look amateurish or temporary. A custom email address that matches your website domain (like `you@yourcompany.com`) instantly signals that you are a professional, established business.
The Benefits of a Professional Email Address
- Builds Trust: It shows customers you have invested in your business and are serious about what you do.
- Improves Brand Recognition: Every email you send reinforces your company name.
- Increases Security: Business email providers often have better security features than free personal services.
- Keeps You Organised: You can create different addresses for different purposes, like `info@`, `quotes@`, and `billing@`.
How Do You Get One?
Getting a custom email address requires owning a domain name (e.g., `yourcompany.co.uk`). The email service is then set up through providers like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
This can seem technical, but it's a core part of our service at Simple Company. When we build your website, we also set up your professional, branded email addresses as part of our one-time package. It's one less thing for you to worry about.
Ready to look more professional? Get a quote today and we'll handle the entire setup for you.