Let’s play a quick game of "Would You Hire This Person?" You’re planning a major event. Let's say a corporate event or your own wedding, and you need a professional photographer. You reach out to two people whose portfolios look great. The first reply comes from: memoriesbyjessica@gmail.com The second reply comes from: jessica@jessicaphotography.com Both quotes are identical. But which one feels like a real, established business owner who will actually show up on time with backup gear, and which one feels like someone doing this as a casual weekend hobby? It’s the second one. Every single time. Using a free @gmail.com or @yahoo.com address for your business might seem like a harmless way to save a few bucks when you're starting out. But in reality, it’s a silent dealbreaker that is actively costing you clients. Here is why you need to dump the personal email and upgrade to a domain-based address today. 1. It Glaringly Signals "Amateur Hour" When a potential client sees a business running off a free Gmail account, their brain instantly makes a few assumptions (none of which are good for your bottom line). They think: "Are they just doing this as a side hustle?" "Are they going to disappear next month?" "Are they too cheap to invest in...
Why Using a Personal Gmail for Your Business is Killing Your Credibility
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I'm Katie, the owner, project manager, website designer, and front-end developer of Pinecoast Creative. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Web Design and Web Technologies, I started my business in 2015, and I’ve loved every minute of it! I love to read, drink coffee, go to yoga, and listen to music. Your website will likely be crafted to the sounds of Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, and Hozier.