We're the Zapier Blog, and we're here to make you more productive, help grow your business, and show you how automation means more than robots taking over the world.
Justin Pot, Staff Writer
Justin explains technology, and has for over a decade. Previously he wrote tutorials, reviews, and features for sites like How-to Geek and Digital Trends. Now he's the main contributor to the Zapier blog. When not writing he enjoys spending time in nature, hosting friends, and watching a little too much television. Follow Justin on Twitter: @jhpot.
- How to Start Doing a Thing When You Really, Really Don't Want To
- Wait…Is Inbox Zero Good or Bad for Productivity?
- How to Stop Spam Phone Calls
Hannah Herman, Staff Writer
Hannah Herman is a tech writer and native New Yorker. She’s written extensively on automation, digital innovation, and the ethics of AI. When she’s not writing, she’s probably reading; her favorite book is Anna Karenina.
- It's okay to miss goals—if you learn from it
- Want to be more creative? Take a hike.
- Five tips for actually succeeding at your new job
Joey Blanco, Customer Storyteller
Like all good stories, Joey Blanco's starts with dinosaurs. Jurassic Park opened his eyes to the power of a good narrative, setting him on a path that led not to cloning extinct species, but instead to sharing customer journeys. As Zapier's Customer Storyteller, Joey chats with Zapier's user base, learning about their efficiencies, tips, and tricks—and then shares them wide in a story. If he's not writing a story, odds are Joey's playing bass, defending the semi-colon, or corralling his two dogs. A few of Joey's articles:
- Boss Mom Saves 5+ Hours Each Week Automating Projects
- Indiegogo Automatically Manages Leads and Contacts
- How to Save Hours Every Week with Webhooks
Grace Montgomery, Senior Updates Editor
A devoted data and word nerd, Grace has spent over ten years in the SEO and content world. As Senior Updates Editor, Grace makes sure Zapier’s content stays fresh and up-to-date. When she’s not editing, you can usually find Grace researching historical fashion or trying mid-century recipes.
Deborah Tennen, Senior Editor
Deb is an ex-academic turned editor. Her publication record includes McSweeney's, People Magazine (letter to the editor), and everyone's favorite quarterly, Renaissance Studies. Deb is the senior editor of the Zapier Blog, and when she’s not working, she's either watching television or showing someone a picture of her dog. A few of Deborah's articles:
- All I really need to know about management I learned from parenting
- No email should take more then five minutes to write
- 9 salary negotiation tips from recruiters in tech
Janine Anderson, Managing Editor
Janine has been a reporter and editor for local news outlets and worked as an engagement strategist, helping journalists better connect with their communities. At Zapier, she’s working on pieces that help people understand how they could save time by automating repetitive tasks and show them how to get started with the process. Janine can often be found reading or knitting, and is happiest when she is at the Lake Michigan shoreline.
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