Setting up a new email address

Read this first

Setting up your emails for your new website sounds like it should be a super easy thing to do, however, it’s been our experience that this isn’t always the case. When you start talking DNS and MX records it can often become confusing even for the most technical mind.

We recommend using a cloud-based email setup and our number one favourite is Gmail, in comparison to a computer-based one such as Outlook. Here is an article we wrote explaining why:
Read article here on why you should use a cloud based email

But it’s been easy before

Perhaps in the past with a previous website, you may have been able to create an email address with your new domain e.g. info@yourdomain.com by clicking a button or two on the C-Panel of your website. We don’t actually use C-Panels on our websites though because of the high-quality servers we use, hence why we don’t offer this as an option.

Done for you email setup options:

We like to empower our clients with the knowledge to enable them to do everything themselves but if you would prefer, you can have us set up your emails on your behalf. To do this all you have to do is purchase an hour of support and then provide us with your domain registration login details. Please note: we DO NOT migrate any of your previous emails or information or provide any ongoing support. This service is just to set up a new email for you:
Purchase one support hour here to have your email set up done for you

DIY Email Setup Options:

Option #1: Google Apps (Gmail) – Our Recommended Choice

This is an extremely reliable option and recommended for business critical emails. It’s best used in the web browser, rather than with Microsoft Outlook.

It costs $5 per email account, but you can setup email aliases for each account if you need.

Here’s the sign-up link:
GMAIL SIGN UP

Option #2: ZohoMail

This is a similar service to Google Mail, but has a reduced capacity and is free.

Sign up link https://www.zoho.com/signup.html

Support

Please note that Blue Dog does NOT provide any ongoing support, or guidance for the setting up of your emails, regardless of whether we set it up for you or you DIY. We are a website company and that’s what we specialise in, websites not emails. We are able to set up your emails by acting on your behalf (see above for purchase of a support hour) but this does not include any troubleshooting, transfer of emails, migration of contacts, transfer of calendar items, or any other issue.

If you are needing support or guidance, you are best to contact the provider directly.

Specialist email setup:

If you would prefer to have a specialist set up your emails, migrate your information, or anything else email related and done for you:

In Australia, we recommend Darren Henderson of Hire IT. Darren is an expert in all things to do with setting up of emails, transferring of databases, contacts and calendars and can help you if your computer crashes.

Darren can also help you with any of your computer challenges and IT specific challenges. He talks in non-tech words and is patient and understanding to your goals. You can email Darren on darren@hireit.biz