Practically everyone and every business demands an email address from you these days. Purchasing flowers online, booking a room or a flight, to access a news site, setting up a blog, joining a social network, downloading a new program, leaving a comment on a website, or keeping in touch with family or friends. Any or all demand your email address.
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There was a time when I had just one. But now I have multiple email addresses for a multitude of uses and reasons. First of all, I found it necessary just to keep up with it all. Over time I compartmentalized my e-life with a separate email addresses for the following:
1. Personal
Friends and family are the only ones with access to this one. Plus a few key financial ties.
2. Business
This one is for work only.
3. Blogs
I have a separate address for each one of my blogs.
4. Social Networks
A separate address for each one. Imperative to keep on top of it all.
5. Ministry
A separate address for use at church and in ministry.
6. False Flag
A ‘throwaway’ address to give when demanded but care less about and don’t want to be bothered.
Here’s a tip for keeping track of it all.
I have nearly a dozen on Gmail alone that I can access and check up on going to just one log-in site: gmail.com. It really doesn’t take that long and is much easier than working with 2 or 3 different addresses like I use too and having to wade through all sorts of unrelated junk mail and spam.
At least now I can determine where everything is coming from a whole lot easier than I use to. Plus I can more readily find what’s really important.
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