Creating a Serious Email Address: What do you need to consider?

Even if you are applying for a job, for example, you should create a reputable email address. If you handle important email communication with it, you already make a good, professional first impression. You can gradually dissolve your old email address.

How to create a reputable email address

If you create a reputable and professional-looking email address, there are a few points to consider:

1. It goes down very well with businesses if your email address consists of your name.
2. Whether you first name or last name first, plays in principle no role, but both name components should be included in the address.
3. Choose a short, clear e-mail address.
4. Serious e-mail addresses are, for example: [email protected]/com, [email protected]; [email protected]
5. Keep in mind that creative email addresses may come across as unprofessional or may not get you taken seriously.
6. Use your Gmail account for professional communication, make sure that your account information such as your profile picture also look serious, as they are displayed to the recipient.

Which email providers look serious?

In the business sector, you should avoid email addresses at, for example, gmx.de, web.de or yahoo.de. In some cases, you can obtain e-mail addresses from reputable providers for as little as one euro per month:

1. Posteo: You can't go wrong with the Berlin-based provider Posteo. Here, moreover, your data protection is given high importance.
2. Googlemail: You can use this service, but make sure you have a serious profile.
3. Email addresses ending in @lastname.de are particularly well received. This service is usually included in premium accounts.

Tip: Redirect your emails to receive your messages in the new account.