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Enjoy Google Gmail for business or home use

By Lisa J. Jackson, Writer / Editor
Gmail is the multi-featured free email program from Google which you can access for business or personal use. Gmail is Web-based, so you can access email from any computer found in any location that has Internet access.

Gmail has a strong search feature which allows you to search all emails by typing a word or phrase in the search box. Among its many ways to make email handling efficient, there are three that stand out:

1. Gmail offers strong spam email protection. If spam does get through, click 'Report Spam' and the sender gets added to Google's large spam database.

2. You can have mobile access with your Gmail account by directing your cell phone's Web browser to the appropriate Gmail application.

3. Gmail gives you a lot of free space with a free account, so you don't need to worry about deleting content.

 

Get started with your free Gmail email account

Getting started with Google Gmail is straightforward. The hardest part of the process may be determining the username you want reflected as your email address. Type in the name you want to use, and the system will quickly reply back with whether the name is available or already in use.
Try: Create a Gmail username and password to get started with setting up your free email account. You can get help with Gmail through the Gmail help directory.

Access all the Gmail training you need online

Google strives to make its interfaces as user friendly and easy to use as possible. There are help files, detailed instructions for procedures such as forwarding your email, and video training presentations for other features.
Try: Google Apps through Gmail includes written instructions and video presentations. Use the deployment guide to learn about increasing productivity.

Follow up with more Gmail information and helpful resources

Google offers a repository for small businesses. Access a Gmail consultant for Gmail advice and any application set up help you need. The services offered come with a fee, but it may be worth it to your company to have professional assistance with some application installations.
Try: Access the Solutions Marketplace for small business assistance, from setup to support of numerous Google applications. Google Tutor is full of tips, tutorials and tricks for getting the greatest benefit from Google, including Google Gmail. A handy reference is backing up Gmail to Google Groups.

 

  • Keep your account details somewhere offline. Print your Gmail welcome email, and put it in a safe place where you can find it if you need it. If you log into your Gmail account on an unsecure line, your username and password can be hacked and the details in the welcome email will come in handy.

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