Try Outlook.com. Even if you've gotten used to Gmail's unconventional UX, you'll feel right at home with Outlook.com. It feels snappy, fluid, everything is marked clearly, and easy to use.
It's actually joy to use.
It's actually joy to use.
"Outlook.com has promised to respect user's privacy, specifically targeting Gmail's privacy practices.[45] Outlook.com doesn't scan emails or attachments for advertising information and personal conversations are ad-free entirely"
I find myself thinking two things - one, that's great I'm sold. And two, is this really how low my standards have become for my email? I think I'll give it a try and meanwhile keep looking into hosting my own. Problem is I've had my gmail account forever so it takes a lot to move away from it (updating resumes, cover-letter templates, letting people know it's changing....)