Professional emails help build credibility and trust. But are they really worth it, and what’s the catch?
Using a custom domain email (for example, name@company.com) signals legitimacy and professionalism.
Mailbox costs usually range from $5–$12 (R80 to R200) per user per month, while other entry-level options start from R200 annually. Domain costs typically range from $5–$12 (R80 to R200) per year.
The process of setting up a company email involves buying a domain, choosing an email provider, and configuring DNS records. This is fairly straightforward to do. Expect articles on how to do it on Arezame, and what we recommend, soon.
When starting out, this is not a necessity, but it is one of those things that legitimise your business and helps you knock on enterprise doors. For example, some corporations may automatically flag personal email addresses as spam or phishing.
At the initial stage, start with what you have, then move to one professional email inbox (such as contact or support) and scale as you grow.
It is important to keep track of the yearly renewal costs for all these services.
