But for my primary method of communication with clients, editors and publishers, it’s email all the way. SEE: Electronic communication policy (TechRepublic Premium)ĭoes that mean I ignore chat and other types of communication platforms? Not at all. Another reason is that I've been using email since the late '90s, so it's a very comfortable and familiar format. I can search through email threads to follow conversations with a single person (or multiple persons) with ease. Why? For one thing, I retain a digital trail of my communication.
While most people are busy on Slack and other chat platforms, I still prefer email.
In fact, it's my primary method of communication with the outside world. But which email client is the best to use? You might be surprised to find out that it's not Microsoft Outlook. In businesses and homes, email is still a necessity for communication.