Easy to use
E-mail frees us from the tedious task of managing data of daily use. It helps us to manage our contacts, send mails quickly, maintain our mail history, store the required information, etc.
Speed
The e-mail is delivered instantly, anywhere across the globe. No other service matches the e-mail in terms of speed.
Easy to prioritize
Since the mails have subject lines, it is easy to prioritize them and ignore unwanted mails.
Reliable and secure
Constant efforts are being taken to improve the security in electronic mails. Thus making it one of the secured ways of communication.
Informal and conversational
The language used in e-mails is generally simple and thus makes the communication informal. Sending and receiving e-mails takes less time, so it can be used as a tool for interaction.
Easier for reference
When one needs to reply to a mail, there is a provision in the mailing system to attach the previous mails as references. This refreshes the recipient's knowledge, on what he is reading.
Automated e-mails
It is possible to send automated e-mails using special programs like the auto responders. The auto responders reply back to the sender with generalized pre-written text messages.
Environment friendly
Postal mails use paper as a medium to send letters. Electronic mail thus, saves a lot of trees from being axed. It also saves fuel needed in transportation.
Use of graphics
Colorful greeting cards and interesting pictures can be sent through e-mails. This adds value to the e-mail service.
Advertising tool
You can use the email as advertising tools.