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The 5 Pillars of Proper Emoji Etiquette

You may have noticed that we love emojis here at Shift - but let's face it - proper etiquette when it comes to crying-so-hard-you're-laughing (?) versus crying (?) versus sweating (?) can sometimes be tough to navigate.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 22 Mar, 2017

Custom Keyboard Shortcuts Are Here!

Shift already supports all of your favorite Gmail keyboard shortcuts, and n...

4 Quick Tips For Mastering Google Calendar

When it comes to Google’s popular suite of apps, Google Calendar is probabl...

The Latest and Greatest Shift: V1.1 Is Here!

We are thrilled to announce the release of Shift v1.1, available for downlo...

Tired of switching between accounts? Get Shift.

Shift is a logical & beautiful solution for managing everything better. Gmail, Calendar, Drive + all of your favorite apps.

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How (Not) To Write An Email Greeting

Trying to come up with the perfect greeting for an email message is not always a simple task. The Internet has changed both the way we write, and the way we relate to each other. The lines between formal, friendly and linguistic fiasco have become blurred.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 30 Jan, 2017

Share Shift with Friends, and Get Rewarded!

You know that feeling when you’ve just found something really good, and you...

Why I Switched to Shift (after 6 years of Apple Mail)

Having managed communications across multiple platforms for years, Apple Ma...

Shift Was Built for You. Yes, You!

When we started building Shift, I got really excited. Our Director of Product was even more excited (cc Michael). He's like a Doctor for software pain points; he just wants to find the cure. With only a small sample population of our friends and family, I knew Shift would fill a serious void, but we also knew it would be shrewd to launch Shift Preview to test our theory.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 19 Dec, 2016

Got Squad Goals? Try Shift for Teams!

Shift for Teams makes it easy to share in all of the benefits of Shift, wit...

The 5 Pillars of Proper Emoji Etiquette

You may have noticed that we love emojis here at Shift - but let's face it - proper etiquette when it comes to crying-so-hard-you're-laughing (?) versus crying (?) versus sweating (?) can sometimes be tough to navigate.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 22 Mar, 2017

Custom Keyboard Shortcuts Are Here!

Shift already supports all of your favorite Gmail keyboard shortcuts, and n...

4 Quick Tips For Mastering Google Calendar

When it comes to Google’s popular suite of apps, Google Calendar is probabl...

Tired of switching beetween accounts? Get Shift!

Shift is a logical & beautiful solution for managing everything better. Gmail, Calendar, Drive + all of your favorite apps!

Small Shift Download Now

The Latest and Greatest Shift: V1.1 Is Here!

We are thrilled to announce the release of Shift v1.1, available for download. If you're already a Shift user, you will receive an automatic update next time you log in; simply click the update button to install and begin maxing out those productivity meters.

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 21 Feb, 2017

How (Not) To Write An Email Greeting

Trying to come up with the perfect greeting for an email message is not alw...

Share Shift with Friends, and Get Rewarded!

You know that feeling when you’ve just found something really good, and you...

Why I Switched to Shift (after 6 years of Apple Mail)

Having managed communications across multiple platforms for years, Apple Mail gave me everything I needed. And, I had been burned by a few alternatives in the past.

Marco Pimentel

VP of Marketing - 19 Dec, 2016

Shift Was Built for You. Yes, You!

When we started building Shift, I got really excited. Our Director of Produ...

Got Squad Goals? Try Shift for Teams!

Shift for Teams makes it easy to share in all of the benefits of Shift, wit...

The 5 Pillars of Proper Emoji Etiquette

You may have noticed that we love emojis here at Shift - but let's face it - proper etiquette when it comes to crying-so-hard-you're-laughing (?) versus crying (?) versus sweating (?) can sometimes be tough to navigate.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 22 Mar, 2017

Custom Keyboard Shortcuts Are Here!

Shift already supports all of your favorite Gmail keyboard shortcuts, and now we're taking it to the next level. Boost your productivity and reclaim hours of your day with custom keyboard shortcuts, designed just for Shift.

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 16 Mar, 2017

4 Quick Tips For Mastering Google Calendar

When it comes to Google’s popular suite of apps, Google Calendar is probably, and paradoxically, one of the most used and most overlooked in the bunch. Many people use Calendar to keep track of things like meetings and birthdays, but very few ever go beyond using the app’s most basic features.

Marco Pimentel

VP of Marketing - 03 Mar, 2017

Tired of switching beetween accounts? Get Shift!

Shift is a logical & beautiful solution for managing everything better. Gmail, Calendar, Drive + all of your favorite apps!

Small Shift Download Now

The Latest and Greatest Shift: V1.1 Is Here!

We are thrilled to announce the release of Shift v1.1, available for download. If you're already a Shift user, you will receive an automatic update next time you log in; simply click the update button to install and begin maxing out those productivity meters.

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 21 Feb, 2017

How (Not) To Write An Email Greeting

Trying to come up with the perfect greeting for an email message is not always a simple task. The Internet has changed both the way we write, and the way we relate to each other. The lines between formal, friendly and linguistic fiasco have become blurred.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 30 Jan, 2017

Share Shift with Friends, and Get Rewarded!

You know that feeling when you’ve just found something really good, and you’re dying to share it with your work BFF?

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 19 Dec, 2016

Why I Switched to Shift (after 6 years of Apple Mail)

Having managed communications across multiple platforms for years, Apple Mail gave me everything I needed. And, I had been burned by a few alternatives in the past.

Marco Pimentel

VP of Marketing - 19 Dec, 2016

Shift Was Built for You. Yes, You!

When we started building Shift, I got really excited. Our Director of Product was even more excited (cc Michael). He's like a Doctor for software pain points; he just wants to find the cure. With only a small sample population of our friends and family, I knew Shift would fill a serious void, but we also knew it would be shrewd to launch Shift Preview to test our theory.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 19 Dec, 2016

Got Squad Goals? Try Shift for Teams!

Shift for Teams makes it easy to share in all of the benefits of Shift, with custom group features and promos!

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 19 Dec, 2016