A user shared an update on their experience after migrating their email service from Gmail to Fastmail. The decision to switch was previously discussed, and this update covers the user's satisfaction with the new service over several months.
A primary concern during the migration was maintaining inbox organization, a feature Gmail handled automatically for promotional and notification emails. The user adopted subdomain addressing in Fastmail, which involves creating unique or category-based subdomain addresses for important accounts. Emails sent to these addresses are automatically sorted into matching folders without manual rule creation, providing better organization than before.
The user chose to start fresh with the new Fastmail address rather than forwarding all Gmail, which simplified the organization process. Updating accounts with new addresses was easier than anticipated, partly because the old Gmail address remains active for less important communications.
Fastmail's support for connecting multiple domains was an unexpected benefit for the user. This feature allowed them to set up an email address using their blog's custom domain. This change reportedly led to an increase in email replies to blog posts, providing a new motivation for blogging and outreach.
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A user provided an update on their migration from Gmail to Fastmail, reporting satisfaction with Fastmail's features, particularly its subdomain addressing for inbox organization. The user also noted the benefit of Fastmail's multiple domain support, which allowed them to use their blog domain for email.