Freelancing has been on the rise in recent years, but the pandemic may have accelerated things. In fact, a study from Upwork found that 47 percent of hiring managers are more likely to hire freelancers than they were before COVID-19. As a freelancer, that puts you in an enviable position. Your skills are likely to …
Why you need a password manager The average person has so many different accounts that it’s impossible to remember secure passwords for all of them. A password manager makes it easier to use secure passwords for each of your accounts without having to remember those passwords. The security risks of not using a password manager …
Sarah Evans shares how she founded her own digital PR agency Sarah Evans always knew that she wanted to connect people, and she was good at it. As a child, she was always bringing people together and holding events in her neighborhood. But, when she went away to college, she didn’t know what path to …
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Whether you’re looking to do some last minute holiday shopping, are in a part of the world that celebrates Boxing Day, or are simply looking to optimize your online shopping experience for the new year, we’ve got an app on this list of the best online shopping apps that can get the job done for …
1. Building Your Customized Workstation Shift allows you to build your own customized workstation by adding all of your apps and accounts. It’s a productivity game changer that will save you time toggling back and forth between all your favorite apps. 2. Adding Passwords Shift has an integrated Password Manager to simplify your life and …
Looking Back at 2020 2020 wasn’t the year that any of us expected it to be. The global Covid-19 pandemic quickly derailed the hope and optimism that comes with every new year. In March, everyone was still grappling with the sudden change to working from home. And yet, the most productive day of the year …
Alex Birkett shares how he fosters innovation at HubSpot Alex Birkett has always had a keen interest in entrepreneurship and has an entrepreneurial mindset in his career ventures. Birkett had already begun to showcase his creativity in fifth grade, having started a clothing store selling comedic shirts to his classmates. He even hired interns and …
A new year typically signals a fresh start. Whether it’s eating healthier or getting your finances in order, the first step is to set a goal. But you’ll then need to follow through with action. One popular New Year’s resolution is to declutter various spaces. In recent years, the urge to clean has broadened from …
If you use Twitter daily for your marketing campaigns, you need an efficient way to manage multiple accounts at once. Using Twitter, you can reach a broader audience, promote various products or services, and connect your business socials. Managing multiple Twitter accounts can be a headache, but it will ultimately lead you to your target …
Everyone gets overwhelmed by their inbox from time to time, and learning to manage the seemingly endless string of emails can be a daunting task. Sometimes just deciding which email to prioritize first can drain more mental energy than responding to the email itself. There is no shortage of complaints about email overwhelm. Perhaps you …
How Daniel Paul keeps his agency organized through Shift Daniel Paul has been in the world of marketing for a long time. He even worked with Apple to market the first Mac computer to home users. Today, Daniel runs his own digital marketing agency, NOBO Inc, with a focus on consulting. While he’s no longer …
Alerts can serve as a constant distraction, pulling you out of your work and forcing you to constantly refocus on what you’re doing. In fact, one study found that it took workers an average of 64 seconds to return to the task at hand when they stopped to check an email. The Problem With Too …
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Understanding and prioritizing your sleep cycle will undoubtedly boost joy and productivity in your life. It’s no secret that getting a good night’s sleep will give you energy for the next day and contribute to your productivity, but not everyone’s sleep cycles are the same. Sleep patterns vary from person to person based on age, …
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Are you staring down hundreds of emails a day and not sure where to begin? Achieving inbox zero can be a very daunting task, and if you’re looking at a cluttered inbox, you might even say it’s impossible. A full inbox is a stress point for everyone, as the mountain of unread emails becomes infinitely …
From Gmail to Google Docs to Google Calendar, it can sometimes feel like everything we do is in the Google family of apps. But what happens when you end up with multiple Google accounts? If you use any Google products for work, chances are, you have more than one. At the very least, you’ll have …
The average marketer has multiple accounts to manage, numerous everyday apps, and a fast-paced workflow. Whether you are freelance, in-house, or marketing at an agency — any digital marketer knows that keeping up with all their accounts can be challenging. Shift has changed the lives of marketers all over the world and reduced the stress …
Join Shift and Leadpages for a live webinar on February 4th to learn how you can kickstart productivity using Shift Join Michael Foucher, Shift’s Director of Product, and Bob Jenkins, the Sales and Marketing Manager at Leadpages, for an informative webinar about how to kickstart your productivity in the new year. Improving productivity levels is …
If you consider yourself an introvert, you were probably very excited about the idea of working from home to escape the masses of people and work where you feel most comfortable: home. Merging comfort with work has its cons, and introverts have been struggling alongside extroverts with this abrupt change to routine. There are challenges …
Working from home is an introverted fantasy, but for those extroverted, this could feel like a complete and utter nightmare. Extroverts gain energy from socializing and surrounding themselves with people who bring up their serotonin levels, so working from home probably sent many extroverts into total disarray. Silence and solitude: two words an extrovert never …
As an employee, increasing your productivity and work performance puts you at a better position of getting job promotions and pay raises. If you’re an entrepreneur, improving your work performance allows you to grow your business much faster and boost your profits. Very often, improving work performance is not a matter of learning new skills, …
For many of us, navigating working from home has been shared with an unlikely “coworker,” whether that be a partner, spouse, child, or pet, and we have all experienced unique challenges. You may have signed up to live with this person, but no one could have predicted you would essentially be working together for an …
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In so many ways, technology has made our lives easier, connecting us to others and making it easy to get work done from anywhere. But technology has also complicated our lives, becoming a constant source of distraction. The good news is, you can use that same convenient access to technology to track down tools that …
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If you’re like us, you start every year determined to be more productive than ever. This will be the year you take control of your daily to-do list and eliminate all the time-wasters that have slowed you down in previous years. The good news is, there are plenty of tools and apps that can help …
Once upon a time, economists believed that human beings are inherently rational creatures. This assumption stems from the idea that when faced with two options, we opt for the choice that maximizes well-being. However, our time management skills have proved otherwise, and it turns out most of our decisions are driven by subconscious biases. We …
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Happy Black History Month! Black History Month was originally founded as Negro History Week in 1926 through the work of American Scholar Dr. Carter G. Black History Month is a time to acknowledge the long struggle for Black freedom and amplify Black voices — efforts range from political education to social media posts to business …
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It’s hard to remember a time before email. Whether you use Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, or Yahoo Mail, chances are, you check for messages numerous times throughout the day. But not all email platforms are created equal. Each platform has its own features, bringing pros and cons along with it. Whether you’re in the market …
Download PDF We put together a four-week healthy habits challenge composed of daily, bite-sized steps to help you transform your workflow and bring productivity to your day. If you’re trying to reach your goals and organize your life with renewed habits, this is the challenge for you. Don’t forget to share your progress with the …
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Lori Muñoz Malcolm shares how she turned her passion for giving into an inspiring startup Lori Muñoz Malcolm, Community Strategist and Founder of Heartpress, is an inspiring woman that has built her business around strong values and meaningful relationships. Lori has always been a true entrepreneur at heart, and her passion for giving back to …
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Unfortunately, there’s no universal secret to being productive and improving your workflow, but finding the perfect method for productivity might help you figure out your kryptonite. The real secret to being productive is personalizing your workflow. Your strategy for being productive should reflect your unique strengths, challenges, and priorities. We have put together a complete …
If YouTube isn’t a large part of your marketing strategy, you may be missing an important opportunity. With 2.3 billion users worldwide, the video-sharing site is the second most popular social media platform. Facebook is number one. But mastering the art of shooting, editing, and uploading videos is only part of finding success on YouTube. …