Articles tagged "Email"

How to write recruiting emails that aren't terrible

A lot of the cold recruiting emails I get aren't very persuasive. In fact, some of them are downright annoying and make me actively dislike the person or company who sent them—the opposite of what they're supposed to do.

Where did Gmail labs go?

You looked for "Labs" in your Gmail settings and it's not there. What gives? Turns out Google renamed the section in settings to "Advanced." Gmail's Labs used to be where a number of advanced features lived.

Turn any website into an email newsletter

Email is the internet's last bastion against the algorithm. Every other website and app decides which things you will or will not see, and in which order you'll see them. Your inbox doesn't work that way—which is amazing. 

How to make Zapier your personal assistant

It’s embarrassing when something slips through the cracks, or if you commit to something and forget to mark it on your calendar. This is a problem that Zapier solves.

How to automate your inbox with an email parser

We've all had that moment of inbox dread: It's the start of your day, you've made a fresh cup of coffee, and you open up your email only to find yourself facing a jungle of deadlines, missed replies, and menial tasks that you keep putting off. 

How I learned to prioritize by dropping things

Most productivity advice assumes you know which tasks are most important. The problem: I think every task is the most important thing. To combat this, I just drop things—gasp!—and see what happens.

How automation helped me reach out to sources for a roundup post on my blog

Blogging is an outstanding way to get your voice out and be heard. This is especially true for brands looking to boost awareness to an audience outside of their local reach. Automation helped me make fast work of the task.

How to turn off Google's Smart Compose feature

Predictive text has precisely one acceptable use: generating unhinged gibberish for text messages to disturb your friends.    This is wonderful and makes the world a better place. In Gmail and Google Docs, though, predictive text is distracting. 

Email by Zapier: A guide to putting your email to work, automatically

Email. It can be a powerful tool to communicate with prospects and clients, get updates from teammates, and send other important information right to the person who needs it. But with so much coming into an inbox, messages can stack up quickly.

Find any email address for free with these tips and tools

While you can find and message most anyone on social media, email is a more personal—and more professional—way to reach out. Of course, finding email addresses isn't always easy.