How to set up an email account on GMAIL

Google Gmail is a free email service offered by Google. Gmail is similar to other email services in many ways: you can send and receive emails, prevent spam, build an address book, and conduct other basic email functions. However, it also has certain distinctive characteristics that contribute to its popularity as one of the most popular online email services.

In this session, we'll discuss some of Gmail's features and benefits for freelancers Then we'll show you how to create a proffesional Gmail account and execute some basic Gmail functions.

• A large amount of storage space: Gmail offers users 15 gigabytes of storage space for their emails, which is more than most other email services.

• Integration with other Google products: Gmail works seamlessly with other Google products, such as Calendar and Drive. This makes it a great option for freelancer who use multiple Google products on a regular basis.

• A user-friendly interface: Gmail's interface is clean and easy to navigate. This makes it a good choice for people who are not particularly tech-savvy.

• and google extensions for you to use on your everyday tasks like Google Sheets, Google Docs and Google Slides and many more.

So as a freelancer, Gmail can be a great option for your email needs.

1. Choose a professional name: Your email address is often the first impression you make on potential clients, so it's important to choose a name that is professional and memorable. Avoid using cutesy nicknames or anything that could be perceived as unprofessional.

2. Choose a strong password but easily to remember for you. A strong password is one that is at least eight characters long and includes a mix of upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using easily guessed words like "password" or your name.

3. Use a professional picture for you profile, because it will show in every email you sent.

4. and lastly, Be sure to add a recovery email address and phone number to your account. This will help you regain access to your account if you ever forget your password.

As you go through the options for your email address, there are a few things you should avoid, as they may complicate your communications and generally make life difficult.

Long email formats:

Email addresses that are too long are often cumbersome to type out, and they can wrap around unexpectedly in certain email software programs. This can make your messages difficult to read, and it can also lead to communication errors.

Unusual characters:

While you may be tempted to use special characters or numbers in your email address to make it more unique, this can actually make it more difficult for people to remember and type out. It's best to stick with letters and numbers for your email address.

Nicknames:

While a nickname may be cute, it's generally best to avoid using them in your professional email address. Nicknames can make you seem unprofessional, and they can be difficult for people to remember.

Strange prefixes:

Adding a strange prefix to your email address (e.g., "Ilovecats@gmail.com") can be confusing and make it more difficult for people to find your email address. It's best to avoid these types of prefixes.