App tips

How to set up WooCommerce

WooCommerce is the simplest way to get started with the self-hosted eCommerce adventure. It's a free WordPress plugin that you can install onto an existing WordPress site, and only takes a few more steps than Shopify to start selling products.

The actual apps that every new parent needs

While I may not be able to hand you a pack of burp cloths through a screen, as a third-time mom, I can offer something that'll help make new parenthood a little less hectic: app recommendations.

9 Microsoft Teams features you should be using for your meetings

Before the pandemic, I didn't even know Microsoft Teams existed. Like millions of other people, I used a mish-mash of different communication tools at work. Now, it's hard to remember what life was like before Teams.

How I use Calendly to qualify new leads

I started using Calendly because I couldn't take the back-and-forth purgatory that is scheduling over email. But I've since realized it can do a lot more than save me scheduling headaches. My favorite use of Calendly: qualifying leads.

Why I made my infant a client on my time tracking app

Working with a baby in tow is nothing short of chaos, but I've made it work. How? I ignore the usual jokes about my "littlest coworker"; instead, I think about my baby as my littlest client—and use a client tracking app to manage her accordingly.

6 creative ways to use Notion for your business

Based on my own experiences and some creative ideas from brands and creators that I love, here are some fresh ways to use Notion to get organized, work more productively, and empower the people around you.

How to clean up your Mac (on the inside)

My Macs last a really long time because I care for them with the same devotion I once had for my Tamagotchis.

7 ClickUp features you should start using

"Save one day every week.

5 HubSpot dashboard features you should be using

The more I do with HubSpot dashboards, the more features I discover. So here's a cheat sheet: the hidden HubSpot dashboard features you should start using.

How to restore tabs on Chrome

I panicked when I thought Chrome took this feature away, but it turns out they just hid it. Here's how to restore tabs on Chrome.

How to send large files

Sharing mega-files? Ditch the email. Here are 4 ways to share large files.

How to choose project management software in 6 steps

Project management software can streamline your team's workflow—or it can bog you down by adding time to simple tasks. How can you tell which of the many tools out there will do the trick for your team?

How to design a digital bullet journal

Trello is my favorite (heart eyes for art and stickers), but you can make your digital bullet journal on a whole variety of apps, depending on how your brain works.

How to disable the typing notification in Slack

Just like your manager should never just text you hi, no one should ever leave you hanging in typing limbo. But if you're a regular Slack user, you've probably found yourself waiting while your coworker writes their version of Moby-Dick.

5 HubSpot workflows for lead management

HubSpot workflows are automations that trigger certain desired actions in the CRM without you or your team having to perform any tasks manually.

Leverage visual thinking with Mural

If you're a visual thinker, a designer tackling wicked problems, or you're just looking for a more visual approach to work, Mural will be a welcome addition to your problem-solver toolkit.

5 ways to use Figma even if you're not a designer

Figma is extremely dynamic and hosts a massive library of plugins, files, and widgets that you can use for just about anything under the sun. Here are a few entertaining (and unexpected) ways you can use Figma—even if you're not a designer. 

Why is Mailchimp so popular?

If you asked the average person to name an email marketing platform, I'd bet almost all of them would say one of two things: "what's an email marketing platform?" or "Mailchimp."