Other – Bloggingtips.com https://bloggingtips.com Start, Grow, and Monetize a Blog Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:17:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How to Find an Email Address by Name https://bloggingtips.com/how-to-find-an-email-address-by-name/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-find-an-email-address-by-name https://bloggingtips.com/how-to-find-an-email-address-by-name/#respond Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:52:14 +0000 https://bloggingtips.com/?post_type=tutorials&p=90616 Read more]]> If you need to reach a person or a business, having the right email address is crucial if you want your message to get to the intended recipient.

But sometimes you might not have all the contact information, and you might need to find an email address from just the name.

Stick around and we’ll show you how to do just that.

Detective Work

From direct online searches to services created to help you find the email you’re looking for, here are the methods to find an email address by name.

Check the Website

If you’re looking for a company or a person who owns a website, their page will be the most likely place to find contact info.

This is the first resource you should turn to when trying to find an email address – it’ll usually be displayed on a page called Contact or About, or a variation of that.

Google It

When searching for anything online, including email addresses, it would be insane to skip the powerful Google search engine.

The first and obvious step in using it should be typing the name followed by either email or email address in the search bar.

This method, however, might not be specific enough to produce the exact result.

For a more detailed search, you should try out some of the advanced tools described in this Google support article.

Give It a (DuckDuck)Go

The alternative search engine has a great little trick for finding specific information on different sites and social networks.

To make use of it, go to DuckDuckGo and in the search bar type “@domain.com” (with the quotations), replacing domain.com with whatever web address you need to search for.

Additionally, you can also type in the name of the person you’re looking for and see if you’ll get the exact result.

Go Through the Networks

You can use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social networks to see if the person has their email address listed there.

It’s mostly a straightforward investigation: for Facebook, all you need to do is find the person’s profile and check their About page.

If they’ve entered their email, it’ll be listed there.

On Twitter, the situation looks more like the Google method.

Since people tend to not leave their email address in the correct format on Twitter (to avoid bots), they’ll use actual words ‘at’ and ‘dot’ instead of the real characters.

Using the Advanced Search Options on Twitter, you can search for an email address formulated in that way (i.e. email at website dot com) among all tweets from a certain account.

For LinkedIn, first, you need to make sure you have the person you’re looking for in your contacts.

If you do, the next step is to request a list of contact details for people you’re connected with.

Here’s how to do that:

  1. Go to Settings & Privacy from the drop-down menu under your picture.
  2. Go to Privacy and scroll down to Getting a Copy of Your Data
  3. Select Pick and Choose, and under it select Connections. Then, click Request Archive.

Once you’ve done that, you’ll receive a list containing the emails of your contacts.

It might take about 10 minutes to get in your inbox.

Note that you shouldn’t use this service too often since abusing it could lead to losing your LinkedIn account.

Use Designated Lookup Services

You can search for any contact information included in a domain by using services like WHOIS or ICANN.

Those can, in some cases, give you the email address listed with the domain you’re searching, but nowadays it’s rare to find an email through them that wouldn’t be accessible otherwise.

Since many domain holders didn’t like the idea of such information being readily available, if the address you’re searching for is not already displayed on the site, the lookup service will likely return the contact information is protected.

If under Name you see something like WhoisGuard Protected, you probably won’t get the info you want this way.

Look Up the Email

There are online tools specifically made for email lookup.

These work similarly to search engines  you need to enter the name and refine the search query, hit the search button and the results will be displayed. It’s important to take notice that email lookup tools can’t guarantee to get you the address you need, although they can be surprisingly effective.

All of the lookup services are based on monthly subscriptions and might turn out to be too expensive – especially if you don’t get the results.

They do, however, offer a certain number of free searches (usually about 50) before you need to pay, and there are a plethora of these tools which give you options.

Off to Write That Mail

Getting the right email can make or break an opportunity, which, of course, you are aware of.

Just make sure you put at least as much effort into the content of your mail as you did finding the address.

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How to Clear Cache & Cookies On Your Web Browser Or Device https://bloggingtips.com/how-to-clear-cache/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-clear-cache https://bloggingtips.com/how-to-clear-cache/#respond Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:50:22 +0000 https://bloggingtips.com/?post_type=tutorials&p=90605 Read more]]> When you’re browsing the internet, your PC and browsers will store several types of content and data in the background.

This is stored in temporary storage called ‘cache.’

Over time, this data can inflate significantly, especially if you use your PC a lot or browse various sites.

In this short guide, we’ll show you how to clear the cache from all the popular web browsers and your PC.

How to Clear Google Chrome Cache

If websites do not open properly or have outdated information, it’s probably because they’re loading data from an old cache.

To remove the cache on Google Chrome, follow these steps:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete all at once.
  2. This will open Chrome’s Settings tab. In there, you will see a new pop-up window called “Clear Browsing Data.”
  3. The dropdown menu on the top will allow you to choose the period for which you wish to remove data.
    The options are between 24 hours, seven days, four weeks, one year, or all time.
  4. If you want to remove the entire cache, select the “all-time” option.
  5. Check the box for “Cached images and files.”
    Additional information below will notify you of how much data this will remove from your memory.
  6. Press “Clear Data” on the bottom right corner to confirm your choice and clear your cache.
    You can press “Cancel” if you want to stop this process.
  7. Reload the website you’re trying to access.

Clearing the cache is irreversible, but the steps above won’t remove any login info or passwords.

If you do want to select more data to remove, you can follow the above steps 1-4, then select “Advanced” at the top of the window.

This will show you several options to choose from, and you can check the boxes in front of any type of data you want to remove.

When you’re done, follow step 6 onwards.

How to Clear Mozilla Firefox Cache

It is helpful to periodically remove this data to improve your PC.

At times, this will be the first step to solving any problems you might have with your internet connection.

To remove the cache from your Firefox browser, you can follow these simple steps:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete simultaneously.
  2. This will open Firefox’s Settings tab. In there, you will see a new pop-up window called “Clear Recent History.”
  3. The dropdown menu on the top will allow you to choose the period for which you wish to remove data.
    The options are last hour, last two hours, last four hours, today, and everything.
  4. If you want to remove the entire cache, select the “everything” option.
  5. Check the box for “Cache.”
    Additional boxes can be checked if you want to remove anything else, such as your browsing history or cookies.
  6. Press “Ok” on the bottom right corner to confirm your choice and clear your cache.
    You can press “Cancel” if you want to stop this process.
  7. Reload the websites you’re trying to access.

How to Clear Microsoft Edge Cache

If you’re using Microsoft Edge, here is how to remove its cache:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.
  2. This will open a new Settings tab.
    In there, you will see a new pop-up window called “Clear Browsing Data.”
  3. The dropdown menu on the top will allow you to choose the time range.
    The options are last hour, last 24 hours, last 7 days, last four weeks, or all time.
  4. If you want to remove the entire cache, select the “All Time” option.
  5. Check the box for “Cached Images and Files.”
    Additional boxes can be checked if you want to remove anything else, such as your browsing history or cookies.
  6. Press “Clear now” on the bottom right corner to confirm your choice and clear your cache.
    You can press “Cancel” if you want to stop this process.
  7. Reload the websites you’re trying to access.

How to Delete Internet Explorer Cache

If you’re using Internet Explorer 11 (the most recent version, and the one that’s still receiving updates and support from Microsoft), here’s how to clear its cache:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete keys together.
  2. This will open a new Settings tab.
    In there, you will see a new pop-up window called “Delete Browsing History.”
  3. Check the box for “Temporary Internet Files and Website Files.”
    Additional boxes can be checked if you want to remove anything else, such as your browsing history or cookies.
    If you’re just removing your cache, make sure no other boxes are checked.
  4. Press “Delete” on the bottom right corner to confirm your choice and clear your cache.
    You can press “Cancel” if you want to abandon this and close the window without removing anything.
  5. Reload the websites you’re trying to access.
    Do note that Internet Explorer doesn’t allow you to selectively remove data within a period.
    If you want to remove part of the cache, there are no options to do so.

How to Clear Safari Cache

If you’re using a Mac, clearing your Safari’s cache is made extremely easy by Apple.

Simply press CMD + ALT + E.

This will remove Safari’s cache easily and without a need to go through any developer menus.

Once you clear Safari’s cache, you can reload the website you’re trying to access, and the site will load with new data.

How to Remove Temporary Files from My PC

You may also want to remove any temporary files or downloads from your PC.

This is helpful if you want to free up some memory from your hard drive, as downloaded files can pile up over time.

For this, you can use the Disk Clean-up application, which is installed by default on your Windows PC.

To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Click on Start. On Windows 10, you can directly click on the search icon next to the Windows icon on the toolbar.
  2. In the search menu, search for Cleanmgr.
  3. An app named Disk Clean-up should pop up in the search results. Left-click on it to open it.
  4. From the dropdown menu that opens up, select the drive you wish to clean.
    Usually, this is drive C.
  5. After a quick check, the program will open a new window.
  6. Check any options for the data you wish to delete.
    Numbers on the right indicate the amount of data that will be removed.
  7. To clear the cache, select “Temporary Internet Files.”
    This should be checked by default, but make sure it is.
  8. Select “Clean Up System Files.”
  9. Press Ok.
  10. You can reload the program and select the next drive you wish to clean up by following the above steps.

All Clear

Using these simple instructions, you should be able to clear your browsers’ and PC’s cache and solve any problems you might encounter when loading websites with obsolete data.

Let us know what other tutorials you want to see on our blog.

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How To Find Out What Font A Website Is Using https://bloggingtips.com/how-to-find-out-what-font-a-website-is-using/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-find-out-what-font-a-website-is-using https://bloggingtips.com/how-to-find-out-what-font-a-website-is-using/#respond Fri, 27 May 2022 18:56:11 +0000 https://bloggingtips.com/?post_type=tutorials&p=87982 Read more]]> There are a few different methods you can use to figure out the font on any website.

Finding out what font a website is using is a helpful tool to have whether you’re a website designer or a curious visitor.

If you’ve been struggling to identify fonts, this is the only article you’ll ever need.

Once this tutorial is over, you will know how to find out what font a website is using with ease. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Before we get started, it is important to answer some of the most common questions about the topic.

Can Chrome tell what font a website is using?

Yes. Google Chrome has built-in browser inspector tools and offers several browser extension options that you can use to determine what font a website is using.

We will cover all of these in this tutorial.

Can I identify a font from the image?

Yes. There are a few different ways you can go about doing this that we will get into more in the tutorial section.

You have a lot of options for finding a font from an image. You can decide which one is right for you based on the information you have at hand.

What You’ll Need For This Tutorial

While finding a font does not take long, there are a few things you’ll need in order to make many of these methods work.

  • Access to a web browser.
  • The URL of the website or an image of the text.
  • If you have the URL of the website, that is the best option to use.
    • With a URL, you can view the source code and look for the font-family property to see what font is being used. If you only have an image ofthe text, it will be a little more time-consuming.
  • A computer with an internet connection.
  • Browser Extension, Browser Inspector Tool, or Website That Identifies Font In Images.

Once you have the needed items, you can begin.

Find Out What Font A Website Is Using With A Browser Extension

d Out What Font A Website Is Using With A Browser Extension

Browser extensions are a quick and easy way to find out what font a website is using.

There are a lot of options we’re going to cover today.

Before we jump in, click here to watch a short tutorial on how to install browser extensions.

Find A Font Using WhatFont

WhatFont is an easy-to-install plugin.

It tells you at one click what font your website is using.

This short tutorial will walk you through how to use it. 

  • Install the WhatFont extension
  • Click on the WhatFont icon
    • The WhatFont icon is the “f” in the top right corner.
  • Click on it when you navigate to a new webpage and you will receive information about the font when your mouse floats over any text.

Using Browser Extensions is straightforward, and I’m going to cover more options that are very similar to this one in how they are used.

Find A Font Using Fontanello

Fontanello is a catch-all browser extension that can tell you anything you need to know about a font from CSS properties to size.

Follow these three easy steps to get started with Fontanello. 

  • Install the Fontanello extension
  • Click on the Fontanello icon.
  • It will show you the name of the font, as well as other useful information such as the size, weight, and style.

Find a Font Using FontFinder

FontFinder is a browser extension designed specifically for website developers and typeographers.

It allows anyone to analyze any part of an element or font.

The best part is that it’s just as easy to use as any other browser extension while having some more advanced abilities.

Jump into FontFinder with this easy tutorial.

  • Install the FontFinder extension.
  • Click on the FontFinder icon and then hover over the text you want to identify.
  • The name of the font will appear in a small box.
  • You can also click on the “i” icon for more information about the font, including the size, weight, and style.

Find A Font Using Font Scanner

FontScanner is an extension that is website developer and tester friendly as well.

It specifically looks at the font families it can find on a page and flags elements that don’t have the font name a developer desires.

The steps below will help you get started with FontScanner.

  • Install the FontScanner extension.
  • Click on the FontScanner icon. Hover over the text you want to identify.
  • The name of the font will appear in a small box.

You can also click on the “i” icon for more information about the font, including the size, weight, and style.

Find A Font Using WhatRuns

WhatRuns is made for web developers, so know that when you install WhatRuns, you’re going to get more than simply information about the font.

This extension is perfect for someone building a website- it can give you information about the font as well as analytics tools and WordPress plugins.

If this sounds like it’s up your alley, you can install WhatRuns with the tutorial below. 

  • Install the WhatRuns extension.
  • Click on the WhatRuns icon and then enter the URL of the website you want to scan.

WhatRuns will show you a list of all the fonts used on that website, as well as other information such as the size, weight, and style.

Find A Font Using FontPicker

FontPicker is perfect if you’re not comfortable with computers and just want to know what font you saw on a website.

FontPicker is easy to install and use.

It doesn’t require any tools a web developer would have or give you any information you may not want.

Install Font Picker with our tutorial below. 

  • Install the Font Picker extension.
  • Click on the Font Picker icon to activate it.
  • Right-click on any text and click “font details” to get more information about it such as size, weight, and style.

Find A Font Using CSS Scan

  • Install the CSS Scan extension.
  • Click on the CSS Scan icon and then hover over the text you want to identify.
  • The name of the font will appear in a small box.
  • You can also click on the “i” icon for more information about the font.

Find Out What Font A Website Is Using With Browser Inspector Tools

Browser inspector tools are a little more involved than browser extensions.

However, don’t let this scare you; browser inspector tools are easy to use, as these tutorials will show you. 

Find A Font Using The Inspect Element Tool

The inspect element tool is as simple as highlighting, right-clicking and going in the direction this tutorial points you.

It’s a quick way to find the font of a webpage without installing anything.

Follow along with our tutorial below to find out more. 

  • Open the website in your web browser.
  • Right-click on the text you want to identify and select “Inspect” from the drop-down menu.
  • A new window will open with the HTML code for that element.
  • Look for the “font-family” property and note the value listed after it. This is the name of the font.
  • You can also find other information about the font, such as the size, weight, and style.

Find A Font Using Developer Tools

Have you ever loved the font on an Instagram post so much you wish you could find out what it was?

Today we’re going to introduce one tool to allow you to discover image fonts.

This is an important tool for anyone to have.

Let’s get into the tutorial.

  • Open the website in your web browser.
  • Press F12 to open the Developer Tools. The Developer Tools is the same tab that opens when you right-click on the text and hit “Inspect”.
  • Hover over the text you want to identify and look for the “font-family” property in the Styles pane.
  • You can also find other information about the font, such as the size, weight, and style.

Find A Font In An Image With Identifont

  • Go to Identifont.com and click on the “Start Identifying” button.
  • Upload the image of the text or enter the URL of the website where the image is located.

Identifont will show you a list of fonts that match the text in the image, as well as other information such as the size, weight, and style.

Find A Font In An Image Using The Font Squirrel Matcherator

The Font Squirrel Matcherator is a tried and true tool to uncover the image of a font.

Using it is as easy as uploading an image.

Follow along with our tutorial to discover how user-friendly this tool is. 

  • Go to FontSquirrel.com and upload an image under the ” Font Identifier” tab.
  • Click on the “Matcherate It” button.
  • Font Squirrel will show you a list of all the fonts used on that website, as well as other information such as the size, weight, and style.

Wrapping Up

Did you enjoy increasing your knowledge of font identification on web pages?

The methods above are some of the best ways to find a font.

They’re all highly reviewed and we’re excited to give more people access to these tools in their everyday lives.

Let us know your favorite method from this article in the comments and share this article if you enjoyed it.

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How To Use A Google Domain Email: Simple Steps 2022 https://bloggingtips.com/google-domain-email/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=google-domain-email https://bloggingtips.com/google-domain-email/#respond Sat, 07 May 2022 20:33:52 +0000 https://bloggingtips.com/?post_type=tutorials&p=86137 Read more]]> Google Domains: what is it, and how should I be using it?

If you’re a business owner looking for a website hosting service or a professional email system, you may want to consider using Google Domain.

In this comprehensive 2022 guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about Google Domains emails and how to use them.

What is Google Domains?

Google Domains is a website domain registration and hosting service released by Google back in 2015.

In Google Domains, you can verify whether a domain name is taken or not, purchase an unused name, and use that domain to host your personal or business website.

Google Domains should not be confused with Google Sites, which is a website creation tool similar to WordPress or Weebly.

Google Domains Key Features

Some key features that Google Domains offers are:

  • DNS hosting – website hosting
  • Domain sharing – you can share your domain with multiple people
  • Multi-domain registration – you can have multiple domains registered at once
  • Free Cloud DNS – you can host your DNS servers on alternate/third-party servers
  • DNS export – you can save your DNS zone file as a copy so you can import it elsewhere
  • Domain transferring – you can transfer domains you already own to Google Domains

There are also resources for professional emails, website creation tips, and ad services. They aren’t innate functions of Google Domains, but they work well with it.

How Much Does Google Domains Cost

The price of registering a domain on Google Domains varies depending on the domain ending. The domain ending is what goes after the domain name (.com, .gov, .dev, etc.).

The lowest price for a domain is $7 per year, but they can go upwards of $120.

Popular domain endings such as .com, .net, and .org go for only $12 a year.

Can You Use Google Domains With WordPress?

Yes, most external domain hosting and website building services can be used with Google Domains. You need to connect your Google domain to the WordPress host. Here’s how:

>Go to the domains page on WordPress

>Select desired site, and click the “Add Domain” option.

>Hit “Upgrade,” which is found next to “Already own a domain?”

>Enter the google domain you’d like to map and hit the “Add” button

>Complete the checkout for the domain mapping

How to Register a Domain With Google Domains

Google makes registering a domain fairly simple. All you need to do is search for an available domain and choose a domain ending.

Click “add to cart” and proceed to checkout. Adjust the order settings to your preferences, enter your contact information, and make the transaction.

After that, your domain will be up within the next 24 hours.

What is a Google Domains Email?

A Google Domain email is a professional email address connected to a registered domain.

It’s Cloud-based and typically uses the domain name as the “@.”

vector graphic showing a man sitting at a computer with a google domain email on the screen

How Does a Google Domains Email Work?

Google Domains email allows up to 100 unique aliases that can be set up to forward emails to other personal accounts.

Emails can likewise be sent through personal accounts under the alias email address.

What Can You Do With a Google Domain Email?

A Google Domain email can be used in a variety of ways, such as using a certain email alias as a support email contact or an informational email service.

This can help avoid cluttering a single email address and allows for information to be transferred directly where it needs to go.

You can also use your domain email as part of an email listing service to advertise your business, send promotionals, or send “thank yous” to loyal customers.

You might also find using domain emails can make it easier to communicate with employees inside your business.

How Much Does a Google Domains Email Cost?

When you register a domain on Google, you get a free domain email.

The free domain email address comes with 100 aliases and includes forwarding services.

You can also assign professional email addresses to your employees by signing up for Google Workspace.

There are three options available for a Google Workspace email:

  • Business Starter at $6 a month
  • Business Standard at $12 a month
  • Business Plus at $18 a month

Can You Get a Free Email With Google Domain?

As previously stated, you get a free Google Domain email address with the purchase of a domain.

While professional emails through Google Workspace are not included in this, personal email accounts on Google are always free.

How to Get Your Own Google Domain Email

Are you interested in getting your own Google Domain email?

The process is quite simple, so you won’t have to worry about wasting too much time trying to get everything set up.

Here is a guide on how to get your own Google Domain email.

Create a Regular Free Email Account

First, you’re either going to want to use an existing personal Gmail account or create a free new one.

This is where all the emails from your custom email address will be forwarded, so make sure it’s an account you use regularly.

This can be a professional account through Google Workspace, but it doesn’t have to be.

Your free, personal Gmail with work just as well.

Create a Custom Email Address Via Your Email Hosting

Next, you’ll have to create a custom email address through Google Domains.

To do this:

>Go to your Google Domains Account

>Open the menu and go to “Email.”

>Find the “Email Forwarding” option

>Enter your preferred alias in the first box (this is the custom email address)

>Enter the email address you want all messages to be forwarded to

>Press “Add.”

As previously stated, you are allowed up to 100 different aliases.

Allow Gmail to Receive Emails Using POP3

You have to use post office protocol (POP) in order to view Gmails in other email clients.

>Open Gmail and go to settings

>Go to Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab

>Hover the POP-dropdown section

>Choose to “Enable POP for all mail.”

>Save Changes

Next, you’ll have to back to the settings tab

>Click on “Accounts and import.”

>Go to the “Check mail from other accounts” section

>Go to “Add a mail account.”

>Enter the external email address information on the pop-ups

>Press “Add account”

Afterward, you’ll have to change the settings to receive POP emails on your email hosting client.

Allow Gmail to Send Emails Using SMTP

Next, you’ll have to set up your Gmail so that you can send emails through SMTP.

You have to first find the SMTP information for your email hosting service.

This is usually located near the POP3 information section.

>Afterwards, go to “Accounts and Import” in your Gmail settings.

>Go to “Send mail as”

>Add another email

>Use smtp.gmail.com as the server address

>Use your full name, email address, and password

>Use Gmail SMTP port 587 for TLS

>Use Gmail SMTP port 465 for SSL

After you put everything in, you should be able to send emails through your Gmail now.

Test it Out

Once you’ve set up your Google Domains email, test it out to make sure it works.

You can do this by simply sending an email to your domain’s address and making sure it was received.

Also, be sure that you can send emails as well.

Can You Connect a Custom Email Domain With Google Domains?

Yes, you can as long as you own that domain and can verify ownership.

If the email domain isn’t run from a Google server, the verification process may take a bit longer.

How to Create a Custom Email With Google Workspace

In addition to using Google Domains, Google Workspace can also be used to create a custom email address.

As previously stated, a Google Workshop subscription can go for $6, $12, and $18 a month, depending on your needs.

Once you have a Google Workshop account, you must verify your desired domain name through a TXT record to ensure the name isn’t taken.

Next, an MX record must be added so that Google Workspace can manage your domain name.

The exact instructions for adding an MX record and a TXT record can be found on Google Workspace.

Afterward, Gmail should be available for use with your custom email name.

Ready to Use Google Domains Email?

Google Domains email is an incredibly versatile function that makes managing business contacts simple and keeps the process organized.

And the best part?

The use of Google Domains and Workspace is inexpensive, easy to set up, and has loads of useful features.

The price alone makes it a great choice compared to similar services, but the functionality and conclusive interface make it miles better than the competition.

So are you ready to use a Google Domains email?

Get started today at Google Domains.

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How to Set Up an Email Address With a Blog Domain https://bloggingtips.com/email-address-domain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=email-address-domain https://bloggingtips.com/email-address-domain/#respond Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:00:43 +0000 https://bloggingtips.com/?p=1419 Read more]]> Whether you blog about food, fashion, technology, or travel, there’s one thing every blogger has in common: We all want to be taken seriously.

There are a few easy things that bloggers can do to make their sites look more professional and more polished.

One of the easiest ways to do this is to set up a professional email address that’s associated with the name of your blog.

Using your Gmail or Yahoo account doesn’t exactly lend credibility.

Some people blog as a hobby. Some people blog for a living.

Some people blog to build credibility for an existing business.

But regardless of how or why you do it, having an address that ties into your blog name will make you look more legitimate and more professional.

Today we’re breaking down the details of how to set up an email account that uses your domain name.

Why Is It Important to Have An Custom Email Address With My Domain?

There are a few main reasons why you should have an address that includes your domain name:

  • It will make your blog look professional
  • You can usually get one free with your hosting account
  • It will help you build trust readers
  • It will make it easier for people to find you

Let’s dive a little bit deeper into why each one of these is so important:

1. Present yourself in a professional light

The biggest reason to use a domain name email address is that it makes sites look professional.

If you use a Gmail account or something similar, your readers might think you’re blog is nothing more than a hobby.

With a Gmail account, readers are likely to imagine you’re just some guy or girl sitting behind a laptop typing your blog late at night.

And guess what? You might be. But your readers don’t have to know that.

When your email account ties in with your custom domain name, they’ll be less likely to think that.

For all they know you could be a serious team of bloggers churning out the best content on the web.

That’s what you want them to think.

Consider your own habits for a moment.

If you had to message someone about your mortgage payment, would you feel safer emailing [email protected] or [email protected]?

The latter establishes credibility and assures you that this person has some authority. In the world of blogging, credibility is key.

The more credible you are the easier it will be for you to legitimize your blog and increase readership.

With good traffic and steady readership, you can even start monetizing your blog and turn it into a stream of revenue.

2. You Can Get One for Free

Depending on who is hosting your domain, you usually get at least one free domain email to use.

There’s no reason not to use it.

When you are starting a blog, you need to think of your blog as a business.

And as a small business owner, you need to take advantage of every advantage you can.

A free domain email is one of those advantages.

When you are shopping around for your domain name, check what is included with your domain name.

Some services offer free SSL certificates, domain emails, email aliases and more.

Make sure you do your research and get the most bang for your buck.

If free email services and extras are on the table, you may as well take advantage of them and get yourself a free email address!

3. Build Trust With Your Readers

As mentioned above, credibility is key to building trust.

The idea of building trust with your readers goes hand-in-hand with the concept of looking professional.

You want your readers to think of you as the authority on whatever topic you blog about.

You don’t want them to think you’re some kid blogging for a hobby.

It’s crucial that you present yourself as someone who’s consistent, trustworthy, and reliable.

By using a domain email name that ties in with the name of your blog, readers will think you’re more established.

Your blog will look more authoritative and with good content to share, you’ll build trust with your readers.

4. Make it Easy for People to Find You

Having a domain email address will make it easier for readers, followers, and customers to find you.

When you keep a consistent address that relates to your business, people will know where to find you over an extended period of time.

This makes it easier to market your blog or your brand and build momentum for years.

If your domain name is mynewblog.com, no one is going to remember that the address associated with that site is [email protected] or [email protected].

People are much more likely to remember, and assume, that your email address is [email protected].

What is Email Forwarding?

Most people have multiple email accounts, but we all have one that we use the most.

Don’t let this be the reason why you attach your Gmail or similar email account to your blog.

With email forwarding, you can list an address with your domain name on your blog and have those emails forwarded to any email account you use.

With email forwarding, any incoming mail to your domain name email can forward to your Gmail or another account.

For example, if your domain email account is [email protected], you can have those emails forwarded to [email protected].

That means you can read and respond to those emails through your Gmail account.

Bloggers love this service, as it’s one of the easiest ways to set up a new email address.

You can enjoy your new address, keep your personal address private, and never have to change your email program.

Plus, you’ll cut down on the number of inboxes you have to check!

You might hear forwarded email addresses referred to as “aliases.”

Many services, like Google Domains, offer the email option to create hundreds of aliases.

You can have many email aliases forwarded to the same address or a variety of different ones.

As an added bonus, you can often set up a “wildcard” alias using your domain name.

This basically means that any email sent to your domain will be forward to your inbox.

For instance, someone could email [email protected] and it would still get forwarded to you.

To set up a wildcard alias, simple create a forwarding rule using “*@mynewblog.com”.

The “*” is the wildcard that tells your domain to forward all emails.

How Can I Set Up An Email Account With My Domain Name?

So now that you know a thing or two about why domain email addresses are important and how you can use email forwarding, are you ready to set up your account?

There are two main things you’ll need to do: create your domain email address and integrate it with your other email account.

How to Create a Domain Email Address Through Your Web Host Provider

The first step is to log into your blog hosting cPanel (control panel) as an admin.

Every web hosting service is different, but the process is usually pretty similar.

Look for the email section and click on “email account.”

Enter the email address, password, and a few other details for your new account.

Remember to click “create account” when you’re done.

Most hosts will reward you with a notification that says “Success! Account Created” or something similar.

When you see this notification you should also see your account on the same page.

Return to your cPanel and locate the mail section. Click on “forwarders”, select “add forwarder” and add the name of the account you created.

You will then add the destination email of where you want those emails to go.

That’s all there is to it.

Once you’ve completed these steps, incoming emails to your new domain email will get redirected to the destination email you added.

You’ll never have to check an inbox for the domain email name.

You can find all those emails right in your Gmail account.

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How to Create a Domain Email Address Through Your Hosting Provider:

  1. Log into cPanel
  2. Select “Email Account”
  3. Enter your new desired email and password
  4. Select “Create Account”

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How to Integrate Your New Domain Email With Google

Gmail users can integrate their new domain email in a few easy steps.

  • Step 1:
    • Add an address you own
    • On your computer, open Gmail.
    • In the top right, click icon that looks like a Cog and then Settings.
    • Click the Accounts and import or Accounts tab.
    • In the “Send mail as” section, click Add another email address.
    • Enter your name and the address you want to send from.
    • Click Next Step and then Send verification.
    • For school or work accounts, enter the SMTP server (for example, smtp.gmail.com or smtp.yourschool.edu) and the username and password on that account.
    • Click Add Account.
  • Step 2: Confirm the address
    • Sign in to the account you added.
    • Open the confirmation message you got from Gmail.
    • Click the link.
  • Step 3: Change the “From” address
    • In the message, click the “From” line.
    • (If you don’t see this, click the space next to the recipient’s email.)
    • Select the address to send from.

Having an address tied to your domain name is key to building a professional blog that readers can take seriously.

By doing so, you can also protect your privacy by not having to post your personal email address on your blog.

This legitimizes your blog, even if you don’t expect to receive too many emails.

You never know how much your blog can grow and expand, so it’s best to prepare for growth.

Depending on who hosts your site or who you buy your domain name from, it’s simple (and sometimes free) to create a domain name email address.

Take the necessary steps to do so.

Do your research to determine if you want your domain email hosted by your web host or domain registrar.

With a domain email, you will look more professional.

Your site will look more legitimate and you’ll be able to build trust.

You’ll look like an established, reliable business.

Customers will be able to find you with ease, especially over long periods of time.

This is crucial for anyone who wants to grow and expand their blog, their business, and their readership.

Don’t want to have to check the inbox on yet another email account?

You can use an email forwarding service that can redirect incoming mail from your domain name email straight to your Gmail or another account.

Having an email address that connects to your domain is essential if you take your blog seriously.

And if you take your blog seriously, your readers are likely to do the same.

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