Most business owners who are still on Gmail haven't made the switch because of the perceived hassle, not the cost. They assume it's a technical process they'll need to figure out themselves, or that it will disrupt how they currently receive emails.
Neither has to be true.
What the setup actually involves
Setting up a professional email address involves a few steps: choosing your provider, connecting it to your domain, and then configuring your email client — the app on your phone or laptop that you use to send and receive emails.
The technical part — adding the correct records to your domain's DNS settings — is the piece most people want to avoid. But it doesn't have to be you doing it.
When NC Digital sets up business email for a client, we handle all the technical configuration. We just need access to the domain's DNS settings, or for whoever manages the domain to be available to make a few quick changes. Most of the time this is straightforward and done the same day.
What you do at the end
Once the setup is complete, you don't need to understand what happened in the background. We provide clear, simple steps for adding your new email address to your phone and laptop. Most email apps — including the ones already on your iPhone, Android, or Windows computer — support it natively.
You end up with your new branded email in the inbox you're already used to. Nothing complicated.
How long does it take?
Assuming DNS access is straightforward, setup is usually completed the same day. The main delay is typically waiting for DNS changes to propagate, which can take a few hours, but is often quicker.
Find out more about migrating your existing emails to a new address or get in touch with NC Digital to get started.