Think you know everything there is to know about Slack? It’s time for a refresher course on the basics of Slack. For many of us, using Slack is now as big a part of our morning routine as any. Coffee? You can get that after you check Slack. Sure you could use email, but Slack …
Every e-commerce brand has at least one pain point. For some, it may be marketing or implementing an effective social strategy. For others, it’s customer service or budgeting. For others, it’s finding WordPress alternatives for managing blogs. But, whatever headache you’re experiencing, it should be promptly addressed so that it doesn’t end up negatively impacting …
If you’ve ever asked yourself why Slack is so popular, you probably haven’t used it for team collaboration. Don’t worry–it’s never too late to become a Slack pro, and now you can do it easily with these top Slack tips. Once upon a time, to contact your fellow team members, you had to send them …
Summer is finally on its way. To celebrate, we’ve added even more integrations, apps, and updates to Shift. Eighty-two of them, to be precise! Instead of publishing a big list, here are a few of the apps we’re super excited about. Change Your Outlook Microsoft is constantly upping their game, and more teams are starting …
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Auto-Hibernate is one of Shift’s lesser-known features that makes a world of difference to how you work. Lack of RAM can be a little annoying when you’re in the flow and switching between apps and accounts at the speed of light. After all, it’s frustrating when your mind is racing at the speed of a …
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WhatsApp Messenger, AOL, Discord, Telegram: instant messaging is no longer something used solely by teens in the early 2000s after school: today, it’s an integral part of the business ecosystem. Messaging platforms are more popular now than ever before and can be used to send everything from business correspondence to GIFs of dancing cats around …
Whether you’re working remotely or in an office, figuring out what makes you most productive, is crucial. Limiting distractions, creating a space for focus, and giving yourself and/or others around you space where they can work in comfort no matter their needs and preferences — these are key to a productive work environment, but creating …
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Have you ever been late for a meeting because you saw the reminder on your screen and then forgot? Maybe you turned in something that wasn’t your best work because you were trying to focus on too much at one time? This is due to something called “mindfulness”, or the lack thereof. The reality of …
Your data security and privacy are our top priorities. Our pledge to protect your data means that we have several security principles and protocols that we always abide by. The only information that we come in contact with when you use Shift is your name, email address and general information, such as the location of the device …
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If you’re building a mobile or web app, you have a lot of tools at your disposal — and your tech stack is key to success. But how do you choose the right tools? Understanding how to build your tech stack well can make a big difference in the success of your app. What is …
When Slack came onto the scene in late 2013 it had the marketplace to itself. However, in 2017, Microsoft made a move to challenge Slack’s market dominance when they released their own chat communication software: Microsoft Teams. Slack may have been the first tool to facilitate file sharing and team chat within organizations, but even as it …
Microsoft Teams vs Slack: Which is Right for Your Team? Read More »
We just had a genius idea: marketing that incorporates the world’s most popular emojis. Okay, so incorporating the world’s most popular emojis within a marketing strategy is already being done by a few of the big players, but it isn’t being talked about or implemented the way it should be by not-so-big brands. In fact, …
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A lot of us have Google profiles — some of us, more than others. If you’re on the side of multiple (more than one) Google profiles, you likely know just how challenging it can be to manage them. Well, we’re here to tell you that getting your accounts under your control isn’t as intimidating as …
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Between Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, keeping up with social media posts can be challenging for social media managers. That doesn’t even include YouTube, Pinterest, Snapchat, and the dozens of other platforms begging for your attention. Whatever combination you’ve chosen, we’re guessing you don’t have nearly enough time to manage them all. Not with everything …
We’re on a mission to make you the architect of your own productive workstation—beautifully designed, built by you. Today, we’re excited to unveil a suite of new features that do just that. We know that when it comes to the way we work, there’s no “one size fits all.” Do you turn to Asana …
Shift 4.0 Just Launched: Focused Web Tabs, Smart Links & More! Read More »
It’s easier than ever to communicate with other people. You can text, call, message, or email, in addition to talking in person or interacting on social media. On top of that, you have social media and business apps to manage. Trying to keep up with all those different apps gets exhausting. What you need is …
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Thanksgiving is all about spending time with your family. But getting to the day itself can be more than a little challenging. If you’re like us, you’re feeling overwhelmed in those final days. From trips to the grocery store to pulling your fancy table décor out of storage, there’s no shortage of things to do. …
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Joy oh joy, it’s the time of the year again! Black Friday and Cyber Monday are literally breathing down our necks, which means that most of us are racking our brains to come up with the perfect gift list. After all, these two days mark the official start of the holiday buying season. We’re here …
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Getting everything done in a typical workday can seem impossible. The more items you check off your to-do list, the more seem to appear. If you’re a startup founder, the workload can be even more overwhelming, especially if you’re still in the early days. How can you get everything done without a team to help? …
It’s that time of year again. Festive decorations greet you everywhere you go. In addition to your office holiday party, you probably are also dealing with invitations to a wide range of events. That’s in addition to trying to get all your shopping done. If that isn’t enough, the business world typically shuts down the …
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Reflecting on all the moments and milestones that made 2019 one for the books. 2019 was a truly amazing year. This year, the Shift Community completed more tasks, saved countless hours, and was more productive, and efficient than ever before. As the year, and the decade comes to a close, we’re looking back at all …
Wondering what the top productivity apps and tools will make 2020 your most productive year ever? We’ve got your covered! A new year always seems to wipe the slate clean. As you review your 2019 accomplishments and take a look at what you want to achieve in 2020, you may realize you could use a …
In the spirit of productivity, we’re teaming up with our app partners to ring in 2020 with 20 Days of Productivity. Starting January 6th and continuing each week day for the month of January, we’ll be delivering 20 exclusive perks, deals, and tips on our blog, social media accounts and email blasts. Disclaimer: While some …
As the most popular email platform, Gmail continues to improve with each passing year. The free tool has everything you need to power both your personal and professional lives, putting your messages, contacts, and calendar all in one place. As useful as Gmail can be in keeping you productive, though, there are ways to push …
For small business owners, time is at a premium. Even a few more minutes each day could help us check some of those items off our always-growing to-do lists. Sure, we all know there are plenty of productivity apps out there to help, but choice overload is a real thing. We’re here to help narrow …
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Freelancing is on the rise, with 57 million Americans currently participating in the freelance economy. That’s an increase of 4 million since 2014, and that population is only expected to continue to grow in the coming years. To freelance, all you really need is a functional computer and internet access. But once you start landing …
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On the surface, it may seem like working with a team isn’t as easy as it once was. Chances are, you aren’t all under the same roof Monday through Friday, so you can’t exactly call everyone to the conference room for a staff meeting. That doesn’t mean that your teams productivity needs to take a …
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Nonprofits face a unique challenge. Like for-profit organizations, you need to keep software expenses low, but you don’t have an excess of income available to cover your costs. That means every dollar counts because when you can find tools that have nonprofit discounts, you have more money to put toward advancing your cause. If you’re …
According to a Gallup survey, the number of people working from home at least part of the time is up 39 percent since 2012, at 43 percent. A survey of professionals found that 82 percent of workers would like to work from home at least one day a week. And, due to a series of …
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As working from home has become more popular in recent years, managers have learned that remote work requires a different skillset. How virtual teams communicate has a big impact on productivity. Remote team communication can effect the speed and quality of your teams work. You can’t simply schedule a meeting in the conference room or …