10 Gmail Productivity Tips that Changed My Life!

Gmail rolled out a bunch of cool new things recently and also optimized some of their existing features, so let’s go over some mind blowing tips every Gmail user should know!

First of all, I wish someone taught me that you could create your very own custom Gmail signature in Google Docs (and just paste it over). Speaking of Google Docs, thanks to the Smart Chip feature you can start a email draft in Docs, share with others to review, then port into Gmail directly.

You can now also set an expiration date for emails by toggling on Confidential Mode, and for emails you can’t seem to unsubscribe from, you just need to create a filter with some of the key words from that series of spam!

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Create a Custom Gmail Signature
01:24 Compose Gmail Draft from Google Docs
02:07 Briskine Gmail Extension
03:40 Block All Spam Emails
04:35 Edit Gmail Title before Forwarding
05:11 Enable Confidential Mode in Gmail
05:49 Enable New Gmail View
06:16 Clear Text Formatting in Gmail
07:01 Change Default Snooze Times
07:44 Know When to Use Snooze in Gmail

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[JeffSu]

Will any of these tips change the way you use Gmail? 😁

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Create a Custom Gmail Signature
01:24 Compose Gmail Draft from Google Docs
02:07 Briskine Gmail Extension
03:40 Block All Spam Emails
04:35 Edit Gmail Title before Forwarding
05:11 Enable Confidential Mode in Gmail
05:49 Enable New Gmail View
06:16 Clear Text Formatting in Gmail
07:01 Change Default Snooze Times
07:44 Know When to Use Snooze in Gmail

[dariusb]

Once again, a great video Jeff. Snoozing emails can often be quicker than adding the email to a task management system and assigning a follow-up date etc.

[roshan]

Every time I think that I've mastered Gmail, Jeff swoops in and takes us to school! Love the videos! :D

[arthashashtr]

Hi Jeff,
Which apps/websites do you use to edit your videos? Those text animations?

Context:
I want to create videos just like yours, but in the field of economy. I am unable to find any good editing app which I could use to make videos like yours.

[TiagrajI]

The one thing I would like to have in Gmail is to use web fonts. Any other fonts..

[richcascio]

How many emails can you send in a day with Gmass

[jimbaokimbao]

The one problem with email drafting is when you transfer the email to Gmail, your email signature isn't applied. Don't know why Google has missed this.

[AureliusTjin]

Oh snap! 🤯 All that time you can make an email signature in Google Docs? Dumbfounded 😄 Thanks for these tips, Jeff!

[IAmSam_TheMan]

Looking SWOLE Jeff! 💪😃. Great Video once again with great tips! Keep up The great work!

[NovaAquarius]

For 3weeks now, I've started using inbox zero for my work email following your tutorial and it's such a game changer. My workflow heavily utilises Follow up and Awaiting labels and it's such a breeze to digest those now.
And tips in this video is definitely going in my toolbox as well. Thanks

One request though, if you can make video on how to write cold emails

[TechnoBoomer]

Many thanks Jeff for this very useful video... perhaps one day could you make a video on how to use Google Workspace marketplace ... See U. François

[BarkadaRES]

Hi Jeff, I can not find the Gmail Inbox Zero setup video anymore. I got a new Google account and need to set it up again. It was so amazing, now I can't work organized. The video has been set to private.

[twominutetips]

I'm just transferring over to Gmail from Yahoo and I'm thrilled that it has improved so much. Having a little trouble with the signature (thank you). Don't know how insert it into the gmail signature. Help please.

[LaureanoFulco]

I believe this is your 7th Gmail related video, and you keep surprising from the star to the end. I can’t believe the Keep workaround, such a productivity rockstar

[ryanculverwell]

Hey Jeff I think you mean backslash not / at 6:56. Other than that, great video as always 👊

[modernprogrammer]

This is exactly what we needed!! Thanks Jeff, Gmail is so much easier to use now :)

[jerry]

looks like you put on some muscle bro, good for you. Thanks for the tips as always!

[wardaddyfury]

@Jeff: Can you please add these in your next video if it's achievable? 1. How to use animated logos in signature? 2. Can we change the text font used for keep? 3. How to use a neat view for emails which have multiple threads or a long ongoing email?

[tilakbhat]

Hey,
I am a huge fan of your work and i really love the new Gmail view.. hoping a separate video soon on that. Btw is there a snooze filter where a particular mail is automatically snoozed by creating a filter for the sender??

[richfletcher]

Another great video. Try turning the heating on in your studio. You could hang a wet jacket off those!