Still using @gmail.com or @yahoo.com for business? A professional email address builds trust and protects your brand. Here's how to choose the right platform.
Why Professional Email Matters
Emails from yourname@yourcompany.com are 9x more likely to get responses than free email addresses. It's also essential for email deliverability—Gmail and Outlook often filter messages from free accounts.
Microsoft 365 Business
Best for: Businesses that rely on Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Full desktop Office apps included
- Familiar interface for most users
- Better for complex Excel workbooks
- Integrates with most business software
- Starting at $6/user/month
Google Workspace
Best for: Collaborative teams, startups, Google-friendly users
- Superior real-time collaboration
- Cleaner, simpler interface
- Better mobile experience
- Generous storage (30GB-5TB)
- Starting at $6/user/month
Our Recommendation
For most Bergen County businesses, we recommend Microsoft 365. The familiarity of Outlook and the full Office suite makes training easier and integrates with more business applications. But if your team is already using Google products, Workspace is excellent.