Email features such as email forwarding and
auto responders are useful tools for managing your web site. Email
forwarding and auto responders make checking email and responding to
email much simpler. Look for a host who offers these email extras,
they aren't exactly necessary features for getting your web site on
the internet, but they sure make managing the site a breeze.
What is Email Forwarding?
Email forwarding is just like receiving mail at an old
address and the mailman forwards it on to your new mailbox. You can
set up email from webmaster@yoursite.com to go directly to
your joe@hotmail.com account. This way you only have to
check one email account (mailbox) to receive all your
mail.
What are Auto
Responders?
Auto responders are a great tool for providing
your customers with instant feedback. When customers send you an
email, you can set up an auto responder to send them an automatic
email message saying “Thanks for your email.”
What is Email Alias?
Email alias allow
you to set up many different emails to be sent to a POP email
account. Maybe you want an address for support@yoursite.com and
marketing@yoursite.com, but you will be checking email for both
support and marketing. An email alias allows you to use multiple
email addresses to be sent to an individual POP email
account.
