Chrome extensions are tiny executable programs that run in your browser. Tiny, but powerful. From productivity to task management, Chrome extensions help you get things done. Which extensions help you the most? Here are five. 1. StayFocusd Are you something of a news addict? If we let ourselves, we’d check Google News as often as some […]
How to Record a Video in Gmail (Plus a Powerful Relationship Hack)
Gmail is for text, right? Not anymore. We’re happy to release Video Email, a new free tool you can use to create, record, and send videos in Gmail—with just a single click. How to Record a Video in Gmail Recording a video from Gmail is simple. First, install the Video Email Chrome extension. Once […]
You’re 87% More Likely to Get a Meeting With This Trick
Did you know that when you ask someone for a meeting in email, you’re 87% less likely to book it when you’re not using a calendar booking system? It’s shocking, and key for salespeople and similar professionals to be aware of. That’s why we decided to build you a new free tool to help […]
If These 3 Things Happen, Forward Your Emails in Bulk
Sometimes, you need to forward ALL your email—all at once. Other times you need to forward dozens or hundreds of emails in a batch. If any of these things happen to you, having an easy way to forward multiple emails at once will be a lifesaver. 1. “You’re Hired!” You’ve been quietly […]
How to Send a Beautiful Text Message
It’s not too late to send your Sweetie a Valentine’s Day card. And sometimes, text just seems more personal than an email possibly could. Maybe that’s why text messages get incredible engagement rates (90% are opened within three minutes!). But text messages can be kind of… bland and limited to 160 characters. They’re just text, after […]
How to Make Your Emails Easy to Find
Gmail has never had an easy way to rename email subjects. The problem? It causes problems when you forward or save emails for future reference. For example, let’s say you booked a flight. Did you ever notice how the confirmation number and the final destination of your trip is never in your subject title […]
NEW: Create a Shareable Link for Your Email Message
Let’s say you’re a salesperson who just received a $1.3 million purchase order. You’re ecstatic. You send your supervisor who’s abroad a Skype message to let him know. He responds and says, “Wow! Can you forward me the PO?” But you say: “Actually, I’ll just drop a link here in the chat box.” […]
5 Bold Workplace Predictions for 2017
We pay a lot of attention to workplace trends at cloudHQ. They drive our strategy as we develop services and create free productivity tools. Here’s what we see happening in the next 12 months: 1. You Can’t Kill Email For years people have predicted the demise of email. Slack, Skype, text messages, Whatsapp, Facebook […]
8 Creative Ways to Use Email Link Sharing
A few weeks ago we released a simple (but super-useful) upgrade to our free Gmail Label and Email Sharing Chrome extension. It’s Dropbox-style link sharing for your inbox where you’ll instantly get a link for your email that you can copy and use anywhere.