2025-05-28
We’ve gone from basic forwarding to using corporate-grade provider services. Now it’s time to explore the most advanced — and also the most labor-intensive — option: setting up your own mail server. This gives you full control over your email, but requires serious technical skills. One of the most user-friendly solutions for this task is a Docker-based suite called Mailcow.
Self-Hosted Mail Server: Full Control and Maximum Flexibility
Running your own mail server is like owning a private mailhouse where you set all the rules. You control mailbox sizes, the number of users, filtering policies, security measures, and integrations. It’s an ideal option for those who don’t want to rely on third-party services, have specific security requirements, or want complete control over their email infrastructure.
2025-05-27
In the previous article, we looked at email forwarding via Cloudflare as a great starting point for using email on your own domain. But if you need a full-featured email inbox with storage, calendar, and cloud tools, you might consider business-grade mail services from major providers.
Full-Featured Mail Services for Your Domain
Big players like Yandex and Mail.ru offer business email solutions (e.g., Yandex Mail 360 for Business, VK WorkMail by Mail.ru). These allow you to connect your own domain and get powerful, familiar interfaces with your company’s branding. Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) is another popular option, but it may be harder to access for businesses in Russia due to current restrictions.
2025-05-26
Email is the lifeblood of any business. One of the first steps toward professionalism is using an email address with your own domain (e.g., info@yourbusiness.com) rather than relying on free services like Gmail or Mail.ru. It not only looks more credible but also builds trust with your customers. Today we’ll explore a simple and free way to start using your domain-based email — email forwarding through Cloudflare.
What is Email Forwarding and Why Use It?
Email forwarding is the process of automatically redirecting incoming messages from one address to another. For example, emails sent to info@yourbusiness.com are automatically forwarded to your personal Gmail or Yandex inbox.
2025-05-25
We’ve already covered website builders for a quick start and CMS platforms for maximum flexibility. Now it’s time to look at the third approach — static site generators, such as Hugo, Jekyll, and Gatsby. This method requires more technical knowledge but offers exceptional performance, security, and cost advantages.
Static Site Generators: Speed, Security, and Cost Efficiency
A static site generator is a tool that takes your content (usually written in Markdown), pre-made templates, and assets (images, styles), and compiles them into a set of plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files. These files are “static” — meaning they don’t need to be processed by a server on every page request like CMS platforms do. The final output can be hosted on virtually any server — including free services like GitHub Pages.
2025-05-24
After reviewing website builders — a great choice for beginners — let’s move on to a more powerful and flexible solution: Content Management Systems (CMS). These are software platforms that you install on your hosting server to manage website content via a user-friendly admin panel — no need to write code for each page. The most popular examples are WordPress (the market leader), Joomla, and Drupal.
CMS Platforms: Flexibility and Full Control Over Your Website
2025-05-23
In the previous article, we talked about domain names — your digital address on the internet. Now it’s time to build the “home” itself — your website. There are many ways to do this, and today we’ll start with the most beginner-friendly option: website builders.
Website Builders: A Quick Start for Everyone
Website builders like Tilda, Wix, or Tinkoff’s Site Builder are online platforms that let you create a site without any programming skills. You simply drag and drop ready-made blocks (text, images, galleries, buttons) into place, then edit their content and style. It’s a great option if you want a nice-looking, functional website quickly without diving into technical complexities.
2025-05-22
What is a domain name and why do you need one?
A domain name is the unique address of your website on the internet — for example, your-business.ru or youthink.pro. Think of it like a phone number or mailing address for your business in the digital world. It allows clients to easily find you online, type your address into a browser to access your site, or send an email to your company mailbox. A well-chosen domain name makes your business more recognizable, professional, and trustworthy.