3 Awesome Gmail Extensions to Boost Your Productivity
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Күн бұрынThe best Gmail extensions can make managing email a breeze. CloudHQ offers a variety of Gmail add-ons to choose from. But in this video, Scott Friesen shares his 3 favorites to help you get more out of Gmail and to boost your productivity.
Gmail Tabs - www.gmailtabs.com/
Gmail Snippets - www.gmail-snippets.com/
Free Email Tracker - www.free-email-tracker.com/
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@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
Which of these add-ons do you think is most valuable? Let me know here in the comments.
@PlanetMezz 5 жыл бұрын
Gmail Tabs is most useful for me
@liontomh 5 жыл бұрын
Tracking. thanks that is what was missing compared to outlook mail!
@jasvirsingh9754 5 жыл бұрын
gmail tabs is just awesome...thanks a lot for such a useful information......
@sabben55 4 жыл бұрын
Alle drie
@anainmazatlan 5 жыл бұрын
My new favorite is the tab section! I have a bunch of labels with stars in front of them to try and keep them at the top, lol! So good to know I can stop that habit now.
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
So glad that you like that tabs one, Ana.
@EricSnyder_II 5 жыл бұрын
VERY useful extensions. I've installed all three. Thanks.
@samnella9 5 жыл бұрын
All you need is love and video tuts from Scott!
@byusuf4953 5 жыл бұрын
The tab section will be most useful for me. Thanks for sharing another great video.
@handamukul09 3 жыл бұрын
You earned a subscriber at the first tip. Been looking for something like this.
@CourtneySpronk 5 жыл бұрын
I've been using the first two for the past week or so and they are SO Helpful! thank you!
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
So glad that you're enjoying these add-ons, Courtney. Thanks for sharing!
@carlos8aa8 5 жыл бұрын
I like the email tracker the most, specially the SMS notification feature
@dgvisual7476 5 жыл бұрын
The third one, Gmail Tracking, Scott!
@adrianleonardcanning998 5 жыл бұрын
Great video I will be using Gmail Tabs & Gmail Tracking.
@onlytanmoy 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Scott...thank you.
@flzssolutionsgmbh-powerkno183 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott, awesome insights😉
@anainmazatlan 5 жыл бұрын
Another one I like is not from CloudHQ but an add on, it’s the “Canned Responses” feature. Love it for standard emails I send out.
@naomijames7860 3 жыл бұрын
i thank you thousand times for this helpful video, i´m searching so long for this options and the google support team doesnt know it
@marklawlercreations 5 жыл бұрын
Great content Scott! Thanks for introducing theese extentions! Very helpful time savers!
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, Mark.
@Akula114 5 жыл бұрын
Just tried and liked all three. I was just remembering an old Mac OS8 (I think) app that would let you store a number of texts so you could evoke one when needed. Tabs seems cool, and tracking will become indispensable, I'm sure but Snippets promises to be my first choice in terms of current usefulness. Many thanks for a super-informative video!
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
Snippets are great for having to rewrite the same line over and over again. You can also try Email templates and save that as well. Look at "recent templates" in point #7: support.cloudhq.net/how-to-setup-email-templates-in-gmail/
@andrewgay7529 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips. Thanks.
@yourlocaltyrecentre9424 3 жыл бұрын
Loved all 3 of these mate. I have even uploaded more from Cloud HQ. Thanks for your useful content.
@Simpletivity 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@PlanetMezz 5 жыл бұрын
Holy Cow... awesome. Thanks - SUPER POWERS!
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome, Joe.
@constancephoto6512 5 жыл бұрын
great video set up google tabs > works great - a workflow item I was looking for!
@susanlauder5308 3 жыл бұрын
I would make use of when reciever opened and read email. Thank you
@10e999 5 жыл бұрын
Good video. The thing is, even with those extension, I'm not sure i want to go back to gmail. Do you have any recommendation for a google inbox replacement?
@ryanhale4723 5 жыл бұрын
I use the Tracking the most but there is an entire suite of extensions from Cloud HQ (as Scott mentioned). My favorites are the "Renaming Email," the "Scheduling Email," the "Save to PDF/Google Drive," and the Gmail Notes. Also, these will also work in the Opera Browser, too.
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing some of your favorites, Ryan.
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
Love that! Thank you Ryan! :) You are a true fan!
5 жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking this afternoon 👍🏻
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
Glad that you found it, Santos.
@TrevorSomers 4 жыл бұрын
Does these add ons work with the current Safari and/or Firefox browsers? I love all of your informative videos! They are easy to follow.
@SchneiderRicky 5 жыл бұрын
awesome! thanks!
@nktanshortsandanime978 4 жыл бұрын
Love it. Thanks for this
@debbie1483 4 жыл бұрын
The TAB!! Wow, I wish Yahoo did this!! I have too many email accounts because my emails are out of control. The tabs alone make me think I can actually start consolidating them!!
@Simpletivity 4 жыл бұрын
All the best with trying out this new setup!
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
@@Simpletivity You can also just import all of your yahoo emails to your personal gmail account for free: cloudhq/net/backup/yahoo/gmail
@berlspitzer 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am looking for a simple Gmail Extension that I can put in information from my customer’s and shows it in every email I open from that customer. Thank you
@billblanchette3604 3 жыл бұрын
I think the tabs would be very helpful keeping all related messages together versus scattered throughout one's inbox
@stevenyeung1442 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the share. Great work there!
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@hyenaplissken7603 3 жыл бұрын
Im searching an add on to sort email in Gmail by name, date, attachment ecc with a label column or speed command like old email client...
@jeanniecrosby2434 3 жыл бұрын
I am a mac user and don't go into my gmail window often. Do you know if some of these short cuts/ add on exist in apple mail. Please share a video link if possible.
@subhashnisarta8040 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your help and instructions for G-sute Gmail address and phone number and email address. Thanks again for your help.
@Simpletivity 4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!
@janakoberova4718 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 👏👏👏
@litapreston298 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely want to try that email tracker with my students!!!
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
That's right. No more excuses that they didn't see your message (if you know they have)!
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
A good follow up is the email tracking blocker that hides when YOU've read their emails. 😉 **Free to use: www.email-tracking-blocker.com/
@LearnWithAdrienne 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Very helpful!
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, Adrienne. Thanks for watching!
@nancypickering8217 5 жыл бұрын
First, the free e-mail tracker will be great to find out when people or companies opened the contracts that I have sent to them. I just installed it. I also installed the G-Mail new tabs tracker, so that I can keep track of messages and delete the junk more easily. I receive at least 150 messages daily, and this will obviously free up some of my time. Thanks very much for a wonderful video.
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.
@LamarMorgan7777 5 жыл бұрын
I like the Gmail Tabs. Were it not for the extrension, ProKeys, which does snipits, I would go for the second extension as well. I do not care for the third extension. However, I would like to ask a question: Do you have a solution for downloading LinkedIn data and being able to include the email addresses? If not, do you have a cost-effective solution for getting email into the spreadsheets of LinkedIn CSV downloads?
@yacinedz4149 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, It was really helpful
@Simpletivity 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@cbasacik 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott - speaking for iOS, these extentions work only on Chrome and not on Safari. Pity for guys like me who use native stock applications.
@latoyalewis 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely the email tracker!
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, La Toya.
@Lafgr81 5 жыл бұрын
these only work in chrome?
@andreasmaximus6116 2 жыл бұрын
How do I create a backup for the Gmail Snippets extension?
@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын
your vids are amazing for time savers!
@Simpletivity 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@ms2sfca 5 жыл бұрын
Just in case someone else stumbles across this. If the category has a space in it, Follow Up, then the tab appears as "Follow+Up" and will not have any messages. I removed the + sign from the "Label name for this tab" and all the messages appear
@ritawood2848 4 жыл бұрын
The add on for email tracking is the one I would use the most, then adding tabs. Unfortunately I cannot find the wifi symbol to allow me to track emails.
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
Hm.. it's possible there is another extension that is blocking it? Please reach out to support@cloudhq.net for help.
@sammerfam8561 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the extensions appreciate it. My biggest challenge with Gmail add-ons is I can't find one that help helps me eliminate duplicates emails from my inbox. I get the same exact reminder for conferences and webinars so my inbox gets clogged with the same exact message and I have to do this manually. Is there any add-on that automatically finds the duplicates in my inbox and eliminates them without me getting in there.?
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I'm not sure of such a tool. But perhaps someone else here in the community will have a suggestion. Thanks for sharing!
@travisbartholomay Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Simpletivity Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@jennifersmith6912 5 жыл бұрын
I’m most interested in the tracking. My principal is notorious for not replying to emails period. This will at least let me know he has read them!
@theshivelyfamily 5 жыл бұрын
Great video as I tend to spend way too much time in Gmail. Do you see an advantage to Gmail Snippets over a standard text expander? I went ahead and installed Snippets but thought I'd also ask the expert.
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
The one advantage that I like a lot about Snippets is that it gives you a preview of the phrases you've created. I also like that I don't have to remember a bunch of shortcuts, but can just focus on the backslash. But of course, this particular add-on will only function in Gmail and not other places.
@rickmiller3763 5 жыл бұрын
Can you track who owns an gmail address or lookout.com
@4dustyroads44 4 жыл бұрын
I have a question… When I tried to use the email signature program from cloud HQ there was a disclaimer that stated they could erase my emails and some other items. Is this the case because I do like their products but I’m concerned on giving them control over my Gmail account.
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
Hi SoCal, yes, we need to read and write emails to change the Gmail user experience. If you're worried, please rest assured that we have over 5M clients and have strict privacy and security policies: cloudhq.net/privacy and cloudhq.net/security
@srinathsathyanath7435 4 жыл бұрын
Can you make a snippet to store other snippets? \signature has ame, \email, \contact
@technicalgyan7572 5 жыл бұрын
Very fine👍
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Aryan.
@huntnyc 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I like the extensions but what about Gmail security dealing with these third parties?
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
That's a very good question, Gary. Most 3rd party apps do require a great deal of access to perform properly. I recommend that you read their privacy policies before making the best decision for yourself.
@westoncorpengineeringindus4506 4 жыл бұрын
C'est un frein réel. L'application de mail tracking me serait la plus utile mais j'hésite depuis là justement à cause des doutes sur la sécurité.
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
@@westoncorpengineeringindus4506 Non, mais WestonCorp, on a des règlements rigide. Voila nos documentations (en anglais, désolé): cloudhq.net/privacy et cloudhq.net/security De plus, on a environ 20% des clients européen. N'hésitez pas!
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
@@Simpletivity Thank you for responding! It's true that we have very strict policies that we need to adhere by in order to be on the Google Chrome Store. Beyond that, we have a large consumer facing cliente of over 5M clients that we also have to answer to-so we created these 2 documents for you to understand how strictly we take your privacy and security: cloudhq.net/privacy and cloudhq.net/security We are not a drive-by 3rd party provider.. we've been around. 😊
@cathya586 5 жыл бұрын
Scott Friesen I need something for my email that really shows me when an email I have sent and a person has responded with additional information back to me. Gmail doesn't do the best job showing that step. They just have a number by the subject, which is terrible. Sometimes I have back & forths totalling 15 communications. Thanks! I love your valuable videos! They really help!
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
We got you, Cathy, and it's free! Gmail Copilot: www.gmail-copilot.com/
@PooDotStinkPants 5 жыл бұрын
*Very good, now what hacks do you have for our mail box?*
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
I'll have to think about some snail mail tips. Thanks for watching!
@nicholasshepherd4294 5 жыл бұрын
These look very useful, but do they work with the Gmail mobile app?
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not, like most Chrome extensions, this is limited to your browser.
@ryanhale4723 5 жыл бұрын
For those that don't like the Cloud HQ tag that gets added to outgoing emails, there is another extension called "Footinator" that will remove the tag.
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Ryan! Thank you for being such a fan! You can also just: 1) highlight the tag and manually delete it, or 2) upgrade for a really low monthly price where the tag will be removed, and you'll also get the ability to send your emails to SMS text numbers, and export your tracking information into a CSV file for better follow up: www.cloudhq.net/g_suite/pricing?product_what=gmail_mail_tracker&cycle=M The major point we want to drive home is: We don't know who Footinator is, and not sure if they're collecting data with regards to privacy or security, so please be careful.
@alsehendo34 5 жыл бұрын
How do you install a gmail extension do you install it in chrome browser?
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's correct. It functions within the browser. Please see the description for direct links to these 3 extensions from the Chrome web store.
@irunovermountains 5 жыл бұрын
Does these work on the mobile app? I use mobile 50% of the time or more. Thanks for the tips.
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not. These add-ons are designed specifically to work with your browser.
@davids1611 4 жыл бұрын
Tracking Open emails feature.
@dennisr.levesque2320 5 ай бұрын
I can't seem to add these to Firefox. Is this for Chrome use only?
@Simpletivity 5 ай бұрын
These extensions are from the Chrome Web Store. You may find some comparable add-ons for FireFox.
@homirk 4 жыл бұрын
you keep showing these amazing extensions, like tab and snippets. But how do you get these on your gmail account. I dont have them.
@Simpletivity 4 жыл бұрын
Please see the links in the description.
@leivaz_ 3 жыл бұрын
Dunno why KZfaq brought me here. Any ways, what about this app permissions? Is it secure to give them access to your email account?
@ABMW-tech 5 жыл бұрын
Great
@Mr.Beauregarde 5 жыл бұрын
I have 2 questions 1) Will a snippit shortcut embedded within signature trigger? 2) If the recipient of the tracking-ed email forwards to a 3rd party, does there exist the possibility of further "message read" notifications?
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I understand the first question. As for number 2, I believe it would not trigger additional notifications, just the initial one.
@Mr.Beauregarde 5 жыл бұрын
@@Simpletivity Well I'm still kind of in the dark ages with signatures as I think about it I know a lot of folks use embedded images, I still use a preset block of text That Gmail will let you set for each individual mailbox. I'm wondering if, in that block of text, You could include the snip it/shortcut to automatically include *today's date* for lack of a better example. It's probably a trivial thought in the 1st place, but as a dyed in-the-wool recipe maker such functionality is kind of the core of my thought processes
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Beauregarde Thanks for the clarification. No, I do not believe that this would work with this extension. It is designed specifically for the body of the message.
@Anikvikram Жыл бұрын
Very good
@Simpletivity Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@FarukHossain2016 5 жыл бұрын
It really amazing, please make some videos like that
@AaronHollander314 5 жыл бұрын
Do the extension creators have access to emails and contacts?
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
According to their security and privacy policies, no, they do not have access to your email content or contacts information.
@monicab28 4 жыл бұрын
The "Add Tab" option does not show up on my gmail interface.
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Monica, Please reach out to support@cloudhq.net for help.
@garycoleman8906 5 жыл бұрын
off topic: google tasks just had an update: will you do a video about it?
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question, Gary. I think a new video about this update is a great idea!
@Mase32 4 жыл бұрын
@@Simpletivity what is the update?
@SteveCornelius 5 жыл бұрын
Are these extensions available for the personal version of Gmail or just for G Suite?
@ryanhale4723 5 жыл бұрын
These are available for the personal version.
@SteveCornelius 5 жыл бұрын
Ryan Hale Thanks.
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
Available for both personal or G suite. :)
@sbeckas 5 жыл бұрын
Will this work with Safari or only Google Chrome?
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
These particular add-ons are only availble for Chrome.
@frankb8616 4 жыл бұрын
How on earth does it know someone has read your email? Is there an add-on that blocks this?
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
1) it's a pixel reader. You can absolutely block it with this, also free: www.email-tracking-blocker.com/
@nagapparraveendranraveendr8676 5 жыл бұрын
yes
@sos49712djr 5 жыл бұрын
It is not available in the UK
@Methroughureyes 5 жыл бұрын
I'm in the UK, have installed the Tabs and scheduled emails plugins. Works good for me
@belowasmelashgebremariam 2 жыл бұрын
Hey nice
@jjsaspo1 4 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of the Gmail Tracker but won’t install it because Cloud HQ wants complete access to my Gmail account. Can you address the efficacy of giving them so much authority? Why am I wrong in thinking the risks outweigh the advantages for most people. RSVP here or in a video.
@Simpletivity 4 жыл бұрын
This really comes down to what the extension is needing to do. i.e. if you want the tool to be able to schedule emails, send automatic replies, etc, then you will need to give them access to the account. It really comes down to personal preference and comfort with giving this level of access.
@jjsaspo1 4 жыл бұрын
@@Simpletivity Yes, you are right & we have to make allowances for special features to be employed. Thanks, for replying.
@SchneiderRicky 5 жыл бұрын
could you make a video about a strategy for „wanting for response“ mails and how to keep them organized?
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion. I certainly consider this for a future video!
@SchneiderRicky 5 жыл бұрын
Simpletivity awesome! thanks:)
@cloudHQGoogleChromeExtensions 4 жыл бұрын
Your wish is our command with Sort Gmail Inbox by cloudHQ! chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sort-gmail-inbox-by-cloud/jffbigpcmmmcdpglaahiobnhhockodmj
@ashokbuttowski 5 жыл бұрын
Looooooooooong video ushhhh
@vito1414 5 жыл бұрын
#3
@macky2green 5 жыл бұрын
*For text expansion or snippets, I've been using **#TyperTask** for work and home for a few years now. Saved me a lot of time. And it works system-wide.*
@frankwalders 2 жыл бұрын
Are these extensions free of charge?
@napndash 5 жыл бұрын
Is English your first language?
@Simpletivity 5 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@abogadojon 5 жыл бұрын
" * " is correctly called an asterisk. I immediately dumped the video when I heard your mangled attempt to pronounce that word. (It's really not a difficult word). HTH.
@LeoJBR 5 жыл бұрын
He probably says "nookyular" too.
@jjsaspo1 4 жыл бұрын
I re-read it and it's WORSE than I thought as Cloud HQ wants control over my entire Google account. Why would they want permission that enables them to Read, compose, send, and permanently delete all your email from Gmail; Manage your basic mail settings; See, edit, download, and permanently delete your contacts?? Please Comment.
@ShailenSobhee 5 жыл бұрын
I don't want to use Gmail anymore. It's so bad compared to the best in class Inbox by Gmail.
@marianosilva2030 5 жыл бұрын
Inbox is now dead... are you joking right?
@ShailenSobhee 5 жыл бұрын
@@marianosilva2030 Of course we know it's dead since a few days. And I'm still upset that Google killed it. I don't feel like using Gmail at all as we speak.
@arc5040 5 жыл бұрын
Lazy