{"id":575,"date":"2019-01-21T22:31:47","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T04:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/roundrock-tx-1071\/?p=575"},"modified":"2023-02-21T10:14:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T16:14:38","slug":"email-tools-that-keep-your-inbox-and-you-sane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/roundrock-tx-1071\/blog\/email-tools-that-keep-your-inbox-and-you-sane\/","title":{"rendered":"Email Tools That Keep Your Inbox (and You) Sane"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you make\u00a0a\u00a0new year\u2019s resolution to get your inbox into shape<\/a>? You are not alone. Millions of people resolve each year to get organized, but knowing where to start is the hardest part.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Today we are sharing our Top 5 email tools for Gmail and Outlook that help clear the clutter, boost your productivity, and keep your sanity.<\/h2>\n
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Gmail<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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There is no denying that Gmail is huge. In just under 15 years, Google\u2019s signature email client has become one of the widest used email programs in the world. The company\u00a0recently announced<\/a>\u00a0that it serves over 1.5 billion users. Yes, that\u2019s BILLION!<\/p>\n

Often cited for being a little unruly, Gmail is one of the most talked about in terms of\u00a0email productivity hacks<\/a>. Here are our favorite email tools that make using Gmail a little less of a headache:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Snooze Email<\/h2>\n
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What do you do with an email if you aren\u2019t quite ready to read it, take action, or need to send a follow up at a later date? My guess is that it makes its way to the bottom of your inbox. With Snooze, you can set a custom time for the email to reappear so you can take action when you are ready. No more lost emails or forgotten action items!\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to get this email tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Dropbox for Gmail<\/h2>\n
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This add-on fully integrates the very popular cloud-based storage service with your Gmail account. Handy for adding attachments to an email and for saving attachments as well. Definitely a click saver!\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to get this email tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Gmail Offline<\/h2>\n
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Travel warriors will rejoice at this suggestion. Gmail Offline was built to support offline access, allowing mail to be read, responded to, searched and archived without network access. It\u2019s really a must-add!\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to get this email tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Inbox When Ready<\/h2>\n
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Is your inbox like a shiny object? Remove the distraction with this handy extension. Inbox When Ready allows you to: 1.) Hide your Inbox so you cannot see what comes in or what needs to be done other than the task at hand. 2.) Let\u2019s you set an \u201cinbox budget\u201d on how many times you check your inbox or total time spent in email. 3.) Lockout your inbox so you can truly focus on work and then batch process your email. This is a productivity-plus tool!\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to get this email tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5. CloudMagic<\/h2>\n
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Get seamless integration between your Gmail account and cloud-based project management tools like Trello, Evernote, Pocket, Salesforce, Zendesk and Mailchimp. This add-on is available for Outlook as well.\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to get this email tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Microsoft Outlook<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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In early 2018, Outlook reported\u00a0400 million active users<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 well below Gmail\u2019s number. But this email juggernaut has loyal users and is quite robust; leading led developers to create some very helpful plugins. Here are our top email tools to whip that Outlook inbox into shape:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Skype for Outlook<\/h2>\n
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This plugin allows you to make video calls directly from Outlook. No more hopping back and forth or remembering somebody\u2019s Skype handle. All of that gets integrated into your Outlook contacts and calendar. Only downside: requires an Outlook.com account.\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to get this email tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. ClearContext<\/h2>\n
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Designed to act as your file cabinet, ClearContext auto files your messages \u2013 including bulk messages from senders like Facebook and LinkedIn \u2013 or offers one-click filing of messages you want to archive. ClearContext also has built-in task, follow up, and scheduling tools. All of this is summed up nicely on their easy-to-read Dashboard that helps declutter Outlook.\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to get this email tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Wunderlist<\/h2>\n
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Are you a list maker? Some of us still love old-fashioned pen and paper, but even we can miss a task when we have a cluttered and overfilled inbox. Enter Wunderlust. This Outlook add-in helps get tasks out of your inbox and onto your to-do lists. You can also share your to-do lists with other team members, which helps when you are working on a large project or will be out of the office. You can\u2019t do that with your paper list!\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to get this email tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4. FindTime<\/h2>\n
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How much time do you waste finding the perfect time to set a meeting, especially with a large group?! This add-in will be a super time-saver. FindTime scours your co-workers\u2019 calendars and finds the best possible time to meet. It even goes as far as to schedule the meeting. It\u2019s like having your own personal assistant.\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to get this email tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Grammarly<\/h2>\n
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Not sure the spelling of a word or if you need a comma in a sentence? Grammarly has you covered! This proofreading tool will make you sound like an English major with its spell checks, vocabulary suggestions, writing style suggestions, and even a plagiarism checker. Grammarly works with Gmail, Google Docs, and Gmail too.\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to get this email tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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These are just our Top 5 email tools picks for each platform. There are many more available! We recommend doing a little research and finding ones that work for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Let CMIT Solutions Round Rock worry about your IT so you don\u2019t have to!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

If you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to\u00a0contact us today!<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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