Business Email vs Gmail: Why @yourcompany.co.tz Wins
Would you trust a business that emails you from mybusiness2024@gmail.com? Neither would your customers. Here is why a professional email address is worth every shilling.
The trust problem with Gmail
Gmail is excellent for personal use. But when a customer receives a quote, invoice, or follow-up from yourbusiness2024@gmail.com, a question crosses their mind: “Is this legitimate?”
Now imagine the same email from info@yourbusiness.co.tz. Instantly more professional. Instantly more trustworthy. The .co.tz domain tells the customer you are a real, registered Tanzanian business.
In a market where customers are cautious about scams, this difference matters. A professional email address is one of the cheapest trust signals you can invest in.
Business email vs Gmail: comparison
What you get with business email
- Unlimited email addresses on your domain — info@, sales@, support@, your-name@
- Webmail access from any browser, anywhere
- Works with Gmail app, Outlook, Apple Mail, and Thunderbird
- Spam and virus filtering built in
- Autoresponders and email forwarding
- Full control — you own the accounts, not Google
How to set it up
Get hosting with email
All Sakurahost shared hosting plans include email accounts (10 to unlimited). Or choose a standalone business email plan from Tsh. 4,500/month.
Create your email accounts
In cPanel, go to Email Accounts → Create. Enter the address you want (e.g., info@yourbusiness.co.tz) and set a password. Done in 30 seconds.
Set up on your phone
Open your phone email app, add a new account, and enter your email address, password, and server details (provided in cPanel). You will receive emails on your phone within minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does business email cost in Tanzania?
Sakurahost business email starts from Tsh. 4,500/month per account. All shared hosting plans also include free email accounts — 10 to unlimited, depending on your plan.
Can I keep my Gmail and also have business email?
Yes. Many people use their business email for customer-facing communication and keep Gmail for personal use. You can also forward your business email to Gmail if you prefer reading everything in one place.
Do I need a domain to have business email?
Yes. Business email uses your domain name (e.g., info@yourbusiness.co.tz). If you do not have a domain yet, you can register one through Sakurahost — or get a free .co.tz domain with our Sungura hosting plan.
Can I access business email on my phone?
Yes. You can set up business email on any email app — Gmail app, Outlook, Apple Mail, or Samsung Email. It works on Android, iPhone, and desktop.
Get info@yourbusiness.co.tz today
Business email from Tsh. 4,500/month. Or free with any hosting plan.