Keep Email services separate from web hosting.
If web hosting services goes down, then email still works.
Setup your email hosting independent of your domain registration or web hosting.
Then, if your hosting service is disrupted your email service will still function.
If your email is tied to your web host then moving to a different hosting provider becomes very difficult.
Email services providers and hosting
- Google Workspace (sign up directly with Google)
- Email hosting for small business.
- Free for Non-profit organizations
- Integrates with other Google tools, which is nice.
- https://workspace.google.com
- Office 365 (sign up directly with Microsoft)
- Proton Mail – https://proton.me/mail
- Zoho Mail – https://www.zoho.com/mail
- MxRoute – https://mxroute.com
Why keep your website and email hosting separate?
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Purchase email services direct from Google or Microsoft
Many web hosting companies offer Office 365 or Google Workspace, but it is better to NOT signup to either of these through your hosting company. You will have more control if you signup directly with Google or Microsoft. Offers from Email resellers may not include the full plan and are further complicated by being tied to the hosting reseller. If you need assistance setting up email service, Google or Microsoft, get in touch and we can make recommendations.
Purchasing email services directly from Google or Microsoft rather than through a reseller is generally better for several reasons:
- You get access to all features and support directly from Google or Microsoft, whereas as third-party resellers may offer limited features or support.
- You avoid potential complications that can arise from using intermediaries
- Direct purchase ensures you’re getting the most up-to-date version of Google Workspace or Microsoft Office 365 with all available capabilities.
- You can have more confidence in the security and reliability of your email service when dealing directly with Google or Microsoft.
- It may be easier to integrate with other Google or Microsoft services and receive timely updates.
- Purchasing email services directly from Google or Microsoft ensures you’re getting full access to all features, support, and security measures provided by Google or Microsoft.