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Gmail is a cloud-based solution that enables businesses to send, receive, organize, and schedule emails across multiple user accounts.
Gmail allows for a seamless integration of its features that are widespread across applications. Its security services are top notch and their customer service is notable.
I dislike how hard it is to find my spam folder - I also dislike how many emerald end up in my spam folder.
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Best email service hands down
Comments: I read my Gmail daily and I like all of the benefits like spam removal, unsubscribe option they show when I haven't read an email in a while, all the storage in the follow up option they recommend after sending an email.
Pros:
I've been using Gmail for the past 20 years and it's the best email service. I have everything connected to my email with Gmail. I like the ease of access when I need to send an email from a website and my Gmail automatically opened to send. The layout is really easy and I like how I'm able to create different folders for things. I also don't have to see a whole bunch of news just to access the email service. I also like how they have the option to unsubscribe from email which you haven't read in a long time. Also the option to mark emails I spam. What are you doing we got gecko insurance because they can't keep them remember the kids kept them and what does not in the air you'll die tonight
Cons:
The thing I like least about it is that it doesn't go back past emails from 2016.
Easy to Use Platform with Many Options
Comments: Overall it's been good. There are many positives to Gmail, but it also has some drawbacks.
Pros:
It's ease of use. It is now the go-to email platform for a large majority of people throughout the world. When you combine it with the other tools (G-Suite), Analytics, and YouTube, it's very powerful for any business.
Cons:
I don't like how they decide what is promotional or even spam on occasion. While they do a good job of weeding out true spam, it's not 100%. Because an email I was looking for was mistakenly filtered, I've inadvertently deleted or missed emails. As a result, I lost out on some business after I eventually found the email in my deleted folder or even in my spam folder.
used to love it. hate the way they are treating existing customers now.
Comments: used to love it. hate the way they are treating existing customers now.
Pros:
I loved Gmail for many years, using it since about 2010 for all my email accounts. With the introduction of paid storage, they have turned into money hungry jerks making it really hard to actually delete emails, thereby trying to force you to give up and pay for the service. I get it, most serives are moving to subscription models, but this is shitty service.
Cons:
as above. they are forcing customers to pay. unlike Adobe, which made an overnight change and advertised it, Gmail pretends you have a choice, with messages telling you to delete your emails etc etc. But while doing this, I have discovered that the process is so hard and requires so many steps that you waste half of your life trying to do it. Just be transparent about the costs and stop pretending you're giving people an option.
"Gmail: The Ideal Email Solution with Room for Improvement"
Comments: Intuitively comfortable with email, it also provides strong protection and is comfortable with easy solidarity, which is good with many sites. Gmail is the best choice for both personal and business email requirements. Ease of use, integration with Google services, and plenty of storage are the key strengths. However, improving search capabilities and spam filtering should further improve the user experience.
Pros:
Intuitively, it is easy to use, so it is good to use regardless of age. Also, it is best not to have to sign up separately because it is well connected to other sites.
Cons:
It is difficult to find e-mails because the search function is inefficient.
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Not just one of the best email services, but THE email service
Comments: I have been using Gmail for more than a decade and never ever had any sort of hiccup or issue. Spam filter is great, integration is the best you can ask for, and it's provided by a rock-solid company. On top of that, the free tier is simply amazing and rich.
Pros:
It's simple, it's fast, it's powerful, and well known and integrated. Spam filter is the best I have ever seen. What else?
Cons:
WebUI could be more modern but this is a very personal opinion. Google is probably harvesting personal data so read the TOS carefully if you are concerned.
Amazing Integrated Email
Comments: It had been my main email for the past 10 years and they had improved. It now is well integrated in the different google suite apps for easy collaboration with client and colleagues.
Pros:
Easy to use and well integrated to the different Google Suites Apps. It had improved for the past 5 years.
Cons:
I think it would be its limited customisation in the email interface.
It's worth buying
Comments: I've been using Gmail for my personal emails for a long time. It's fast,easy to use, and has great functions.
Pros:
It's well organized fast,secure, and easy to use. I love all of Gmail's functions.
Cons:
No cons I have not had a bad experience using Gmail.
Honest Opinion
Comments: I used this on a daily basis. it makes things so much easier.
Pros:
I can see what email important and which ones are not.
Cons:
The amount of email it stores without having to purchase more.
GMAIL for everyday communication
Comments: My overall experience with Gmail has been positive, thanks to its intuitive interface, powerful search capabilities, and seamless integration with Google services, enhancing email management.
Pros:
I liked Gmail's clean, user-friendly interface, robust search functionality, and integration with Google services, making email management and organization simple and efficient.
Cons:
What I liked least about Gmail is how its inbox can become cluttered with promotional and social emails, which sometimes overshadow important messages, even with filtering options.
A great email use
Comments: Overall the experience I have with Gmail it's great. I like its setup is easy and ready to use right away.
Pros:
The simplicity of it and Gmail pretty much integrates universally.
Cons:
The cleaning up the email in the platform is tedious. Deleting specific emails can take a long time all at once. You can't just swipe as you go. Evening filtering doesn't filter as smooth when setup.
Gmail. A complete workplace, rather than just an Email.
Comments: Gmail with all its drawbacks has became an integral part of my life, whether I have to send or receive an email, saving a contact or accessing a stored file in Drive. I just have to remember my Email and password to access a lot of things, which is a luxury that at this time no other company provide.
Pros:
Gmail gives you a lot of space to store your mails with heavy attachments, but that is something now days many other companies also provide. What makes Gmail unique is its multirole application. Gmail is required to operate your android, access play store, save contacts in Google Contacts, save and access your google docs, spreadsheet, Google Drive, etc or to make and access your personalized callender, and to retrieve all these on any device just by logging into your Gmail Id.
Cons:
The major drawabck is that it collect and store alot of data about a person from associated apps like Google Maps, youtube and search.
Best Web-Based Email Client
Comments: I have loved Gmail overall. It is well-integrated into the Google collaboration suite (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.). The service has excellent security features, great spam detection, and is free to use, as long as you are willing to see some fairly non-obtrusive ads.
Pros:
The best feature of Gmail is undoubtedly the search. Google-powered search results inside your inbox add a ton of value. I use Gmail for personal use, used it as a student, and have purchased it for our family's non-profit. My current employer uses Outlook and O365. If you want to look for anything - an attachment, an email with a particular subject, you are all set in Gmail. In Outlook - good luck finding anything. And it will give you the garbage results after a significant wait. Gmail can also keep you organized if you allow integration with Google's assistant and other services (calendar, meet, voice, etc).
Cons:
This is not really a con, but it's not Gmail's strength: the service is not meant for use offline. You can add it to Outlook, but you'll lose most of it's online features. Online, you don't get things like mail-merge, or... as it may be obvious, offline access to your messages. I am almost always online, and my recent messages are downloaded to the mobile client.
Effective communication made easy
Comments: I rely on Gmail for about 90% of all my official communications. Synchronization across multiple devices and ease of use on mobile devices means that I never have to lose any productivity when I am away from the office or my PC. And the great array of Google products I am able to access directly via Gmail reduces my workflow interruptions to the barest minimum.
Pros:
The best part of using Gmail is that it serves as the easiest and most practical conduit to the bulk of other really amazing and complementary google products and services. Beyond making email communication very easy, integration with Google calendar means that I can easily feed invitations directly from my inbox unto my calendar, strike up follow-up conversations with email contacts in Google Chat, or save email file attachments directly to my Google Drive, etc.
Cons:
On mobile devices, the newest update makes it a bit more difficult to easily detect unopened emails from opened ones. The font bolding is a bit less profound now and can present a challenge to the visually challenged.
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The best free email service on the planet, if you are OK with Google knowing everything about you.
Comments: Dependable and effective for over 12 years for my personal and business email needs.
Pros:
Free, but the most effective and powerful email management tool.
Cons:
Not much to dislike, but customer service, or getting a live person to help with technical issues is non existent. Thankfully, the service is robust and customer service is rarely needed.
Gmail Great For Personal And Business Use!
Comments: Gmail is user-friendly. I love that it offers a free personal account as well as an inexpensive paid account for business. Gmail is the perfect solution for me to stay in touch with both personal and business contacts.
Pros:
I love Gmail because the free personal email separates emails into Inbox, Social, and Promotions categories which allows me to focus on the more important email in my inbox first without getting distracted. The paid version of Gmail for my business allows me to offer a HIPAA compliant email to my clients with security features for client privacy. In both personal and business emails I can create Folders for greater organization and the search feature allows me to find information or contacts quickly.
Cons:
For the personal Gmail account, sometimes email falls into my Promotions folder instead of my Inbox so I miss time sensitive email.
The best email service and email provider out there.
Comments: I would choose Gmail over any other email provider because it can be secured with Two-factor authentication. I get my email notifications and reminders on time. Gmail is also linked with multiple apps so I can use various google services and other software without much hassle.
Pros:
The main feature I like about Gmail it is a Single Sign On service that makes it easy to use all the other services in the Google Ecosystem without creating new accounts for each application or service. It is also free of cost to set up but you can pay to have more features like email management and professional email.
Cons:
The thing I liked least about this software is that important emails are often categorized as spam and I have a hard time finding them. The other thing I do not like the most is when you have a lot of unread emails it is really tedious to clear them one page at a time. Sometimes sending files with code may be an issue too just because they just have some code in the file, Gmail flags it as a virus.
The best email management tool
Pros:
The user interface is very simple and organized. Unlike its competitors, Gmail offers a very "clean" look with varying themes. I like the ability to label my emails and then to easily locate all of them, which is not something other email management tools offer. I also like that there are spaces that we can create to work and communicate together. Additionally, it is a huge advantage to have a hub of other tools available at our disposal, like the whole Google Suite. One can easily link documents, tag contacts, maintain common folders etc.
Cons:
The only thing I do not like is that if I send calendar invites, I receive people's responses in my Primary inbox. Even if I change the label to something else, like "Updates", Gmail does not learn and remember that. I have to do that everytime.
The Easiest Communication Tool
Comments: MY experience is un-explainable because since my kid days I still use Gmail for all my communication needs.I love it so much that I am still using the same GMAIL account which I have created 20 Years Ago.
Pros:
What is really like about gmail is The Popularity it earned for itself , because this is the first step which creates HOPE because when people /kid started to learn and understand about the Technology/computer world ,like what kind of instrument /product it is or how and why people talk about it in every step of life.Even if we see in computer institution the first step which a instructor taught to student is i believe Gmail and what impact it could make to their communication prospective like they can reach to any corner of the world and that too,with few click only and that too with security , because to start learning or experience anything about computer, they would need a account to identify oneself and GMAIL is the best source of it as a user and I think due to its user-friendliness , it ENCOURAGE a beginner to explore and thus Gives HOPE to the kids to learn and learn more and that is when the real explore and learning begins and I think ,its tough security features which cant be easily compromised makes it more interesting and also its Globalization, I think 80% of people as a computer user is very much aware what a word gmail is .It is exceptional because it touches millions of people around the world by giving a opportunity to learn the computer world with a New hope to make a difference.
Cons:
The lease I like about it is the customer service response because as per my personal experience GMAIL took three long days to respond any little query . In 21st century it is not appreciable in such a fast pace world.
Gmail makes electronic communication super easy
Comments: Gmail has been better for me than other electonic mailing systems. My business wouldn't have gone this fat without it. Even as the Google Mail has a few flaws, it's benefits supercedes it's faults. I would recommend it a a million times over!
Pros:
I have been using Google Mail since 2014 and I have had no issues with its functionality. It is easy to link Gmail to different apps, social media and businesses. I also love the complexity of the system. Gmail allows you to use several options like adding your business, syncing accounts and backing up files. I backed up some files a few years ago without stress. Because I didn't put much work into it, I actually forgot about the files I uploaded using Google drive. This year, I synced my Gmail account into my new phone and I could access my backed up files too! I also own a business, at least, an online content writing business I run. And so far, all transactions of my business are linked to my Gmail accounts. I have about four Gmail accounts, which I open on different browsers and the app too. I can easily sync the accounts to one another, anytime I wish. Gmail allows users to sync their PCs to their phones or other devices. Gmail covers a wide range of functions that allows you to use it anywhere! Lest I forget, you can hold live meetings too on your Gmail account. A downloadable app is available for you to access your account, anytime.
Cons:
Although Gmail is very useful, it's security check could be frustrating. Logging into your Gmail account with different browsers will attract security attention. All you need to do is verify, though. But not everyone likes doing that all the time. It also takes some time for me to receive my inboxes sometimes. I think your connectivity determines how fast you can send or receive messages.
Gmail Review
Comments: It is rather simple, the fact that I have been using it for over 7 years now is one of the evidences that it does quite well his job. So, a part from the little cons I mentioned, it is a great application.
Pros:
The Gmail software is a straightforward application for sending and receiving mails, communicate with other people with an interface that is very much simple. It's also one of the most used applications all over the world. In fact, for business matters or to send a message to a higher company or administration, you might want to use Gmail to text. So, it comes into the line of one of the most important and indispensable mean to professional exchanges. What I would call the "Gmail dashboard" with the three options which are : Primary, Social and Promotions are well set for a better detachment of the e-mails we received.
Cons:
Like all other software products, there are certain things to improve about Gmail for a better use. First point, let the user organise his mails so he can decide what kind of email is important to him and set it in the important folder. Second point, when using Gmail online with the computer, whenever I read a message, it is not marked as "already read". I mean when you haven't read the message yet, it is in bold and after reading it, it should no longer be in bold so you can recognise you have already read such a mail, but it's not the case and it's very difficult to get over it. Last and final point, a part from the "meet" service, it would be better to have the possibility to have voice or video calls with our exchange partners.
The best email service!
Comments: I use my Gmail account for a variety of purposes, including sending and receiving emails, attaching files, and making phone calls. I have an uncanny ability to recall emails. When I send emails or attachments, I have complete confidence in their fast delivery. Gmail's Hangout feature is fantastic – I use it frequently. Gmail has treated me well, and I want to continue using it. Gmail is the most user-friendly alternative for communication and organization. Attachments are very simple to send.
Pros:
The long term Gmail makes it simple to back up data and store it all in one place. Attaching files to Gmail saves copies of your data on Google servers. If your PC breaks, your Gmail data stays on the server. By storing it all in the cloud, you may access it from any computer. If you need a new computer, just get the data you sent yourself. Online storage with Gmail is simple. Label and categorize your emails so you can easily send attachments. This makes your data easy to find. If you can't find your emails using folders or labels, Gmail's powerful search tool can assist. It also allows you to access your Gmail storage space through FTP, making it appear like a conventional client (FTP).
Cons:
Another downside of Gmail is its distant storage. Gmail requires an Internet connection. If you don't have Internet access, you can't access your Gmail storage. Make backup copies of crucial files stored on Gmail in case the service goes down or you lose connectivity. Gmail's maximum file size is 25 MB. To maintain a larger file, like a picture, you must break it into smaller components or compress it. Some cases will be difficult, if not impossible. Plus, Gmail's capacity is limited by Google's own.
No match in email for Gmail
Comments: I had a long lasting relationship with Gmail. I use Gmail for all my personal tasks and communication as well as my client has recently moved to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and has migrated all official communication to secured Gmail platform, Initially we had some glitches which is common when you migrate from one platform to another, but now the email runs very smooth. We have different plugins installed with Gmail, such as Google Chat, Hangouts, Google Docs, Sheets and a lot more and it make works a lot easy. Everything is available on the tips and now we can access email from our cell phones as well. Since the work has gone remote, it is really to keep grasp on communication and not missed on any important alert. I would recommend any organization to switch to Gmail platform for its official communication. It is secure, legit and the best part is that you would be having Google working for you.
Pros:
Gmail is the most prestigious free email service which has been there since beginning of information age. Almost every single individual has an email account register with Gmail. It is free, you get up to 15 GB free cloud space which none of the other email service provide. You can create different folders (labels) as per your need and requirement. Set up email filters, block random marketing emails, access your email on the go from any place on the earth with internet, You can also use the google chat option and connect with your loved ones from within Gmail. Define categories as you like to help manage your emails with more accuracy. It keeps you informed, how much storage space you have used and accordingly you can buy more storage space or delete some items to create space. You can star your important emails to find them quickly and also sync up your important meetings with google calendar so you do not lose track of anything which is important. It lets to install variety of plugins to make work more easier for you. Recently one of our client has moved to Google Cloud Platform and has migrated all official email communication to secured Gmail platform. This era would not move forward without GMAIL.
Cons:
There is no customer call service, you have to submit a google form in order to report an issue with respect to Gmail, which is time taking as the customer service takes at least 24 hours time to respond to your query. I hope Google is working on this to resolve this timeline to minimum.
The new main for email (actually has been main for a while)
Comments: I've been using Gmail since I was in college, all I can say is that now days most people I know has changed from hotmail to this. And yeah, it has got some issues, but when you get use to it, it doesn't even feel like a problem, because it's nothing compared to its quality. It's easy to use for young and old people, and it's a way to redeem your internet identity. 'Cause you know, here is where everyone leave those embarrassing email addresses from their emo, techno or teenage years behind and take it seriously (lol).
Pros:
So, good points about Gmail: -Being part of the Google ecosystem, your same account can be used in many other apps automatically. - Its interface is customizable, so you can have your institutional colors, background, and more in here. A very nice touch. And if you use it for yourself, it can be cool to. - It's very intuitive, so you won't have trouble getting what "Primary", "Social", "Promotions", and "Spam" sections are about and what to expect. - You can check you're whole history of recent mails received by the same addresses everytime you open a single mail. - It's quick to use despite using it on pc, tablet or smartphone. - IT'S FREE.
Cons:
What I don't like much about Gmail: - Spam filter can sometimes be radical and send actually important content to this section. So you should be constantly checking when you notice the spam counter augmented. - Before I wrote I liked the idea of having an email as a part of a whole ecosystem. However, its kind of frustrating everytime you try to send heavy archives like videos and then the only way to attach this file is by using Google drive. Which can be later a problem if the ones who receive your mail are not into Drive or can't open it or it's not installed on their devices, or maybe they cannot see it because you also have to edit the archive from Drive so it can be seen by others. Not so efficient! - I know Google takes it seriously when it comes to protect your information. But sometimes it's just kind of toooo much. Whenever you log in from any new device, a whole bunch of notifications and mails come raining at you asking if that was you. That could be stressing.
Over the years Gmail has been impressive and helpful in running day to day activities.
Pros:
I love the way customary Google applications that I use are coordinated inside the Gmail application. My schedule and contacts, for instance, are effectively open from Gmail. Consequently, on the off chance that I'm hoping to compose an email and I really want to twofold really take a look at a saved occasion inside my schedule, or a significant contact, I can undoubtedly tap on those choices and will be driven straightforwardly to the schedule/contacts applications. It's likewise exceptionally simple to sort significant messages, the simple way is by tapping the star to add them to your top picks, however to keep all messages connecting with a particular matter independent and away from that general mark, you can basically make another name under which you can store relative messages. Likewise, I find it extremely valuable that there is a pre-saved "advancements" name that channels limited time messages so they don't show up in your essential messages and overwhelm significant ones. Another significant benefit is having the option to remain endorsed in on numerous gadgets immediately, so whether you're on your telephone, tablet or PC, you can approach every one of your messages nevertheless.
Cons:
There are no obvious downside to Gmail for me it has been wonderful.
Gmail rocks, but does it offer joy?
Pros:
I happen to have both a personal and a business Gmail account. There are many things to like about Gmail (free), great search, decent integration with the rest of their offerings, nice automations with filters and rules. There are features that they have built on top of the standard IMAP functionalities, like tags, filters and automatic categorization of emails, which are very useful and productive (albeit a bit restrictive, since they are exclusively available on the Gmail apps). The familiarity of the personal Gmail accounts is a big plus when using them in a corporate setting. Centrally managing the business email accounts is a breeze for your IT department. Plus: more storage, email aliases, and group email addresses.
Cons:
Well, when talking about the free Gmail, there’s not much to complain about. You can’t really argue with the free price tag, can you? The only issue I can see is that there are no native desktop clients and the web version of Gmail feels a bit too much like a webpage and less than a web app. I can understand that for many this is a feature, not a bug — but even with the recent material redesign, the UI of Gmail is a bit of a mess. The placing of the various buttons seems almost random, no vertical rhythm, differently sized elements everywhere and no visual hierarchy (really compare it to any desktop app, or outlook.com or even the official Gmail tablet app). A proper redesign that takes care of the basics of reading emails and perusing your mailbox would be very welcome here. On the premium side of things, I would very much like to see more advanced features being natively integrated. Things like scheduling, follow-up reminders, and snoozing emails, should be standard. The next big thing missing is email collaboration. Again you can see a small start-up doing with Spark (sparkmailapp.com) what Gmail should have done, at least for its business customers. Team chat on an email and email delegation are low-hanging fruit considering that Google has already spearheaded collaboration in documents and spreadsheets. Lastly, I should note that while the Google business offering is quite compelling, the Gmail-specific business features are not that impressive on their own.