Using a Gmail address loses you 60% of corporate replies before they read your pitch. Professional email domains cost £40/year and return 10x that in closed deals.
Never Use Gmail/Hotmail
john@gmail.com screams amateur. 60% less likely to get replies from corporate buyers.
Match Your Domain
john@yourcompany.co.uk. Costs £20-40/year (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365).
Avoid "Info@"
Signals generic, automated. Use firstname@company.co.uk for important outreach.
Set Up Before Launch
The moment you register domain, set up professional email. Don't wait.
Consistency Matters
All team members should use company domain. Mixed emails (some Gmail, some company) look disorganized.