Tools
The Good and the Bad of Shared Inboxes for Teams
Most of the businesses I visit still use traditional inboxes to manage their teams mail. Constant forwarding and CC replies. Really what they need is a shared inbox. Helpscout is probably the best I've used at this. Email has been declared dead so many times that it may well have been George R. R. Martin’s inspiration for the liturgy of the Drowned God on Game of Thrones: “What is dead may never die, but rises again harder and stronger.
The Best Appointment Scheduling Software for Businesses in 2021
All online scheduling programs are not created equal. Still, there are certain characteristics that they must meet to nab a coveted “top choice” distinction.
19 Free Slack Alternatives (Hosted, Self-Hosted, and Open Source)
Slack has grown to be one of the leading collaboration tools. But after going public, it has shifted its focus to enterprise customers to try to become a profitable company. That’s why if you’re a startup or small business, you might want to check out one of these 19 slack alternatives.
Canva - Easy to use graphic and design platform
This is a service used at Shinybot on a regular basis. Canva is a graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content. The app includes templates for users to use. The platform is free to use and offers paid subscriptions like Canva Pro and Canva for Enterprise for additional functionality.
Stop using a file server. Do more with Dropbox Business
I still have clients using file servers to store and share files for their business. My suggestion is to switch to Dropbox Business and create accounts for their entire team. Say goodbye to networking issues and complicated tech support. With Dropbox Business you can share, sync, and collaborate on files securely with Dropbox Business, a file sharing and cloud storage solution that employees love and IT admins trust.
Project Management
Streamline, centralize, and modernize work operations.
Stop switching between Chats, Tasks, Docs, Calendar, & Meeting tools — automate your team & client work in one simple, yet powerful app. Set a visual timeline for your big-picture goals and build team alignment by automating progress as tasks are completed.
Websites
Google Domains Review: Pros vs Cons (+ How to Register a Domain Name)
This is my prefered Domain registrar. If you’re looking for a service to help you register a domain name, Google Domains is one of the best services you’ll find. In this Google Domains review, we’ll help you understand why we recommend Google Domains by offering comprehensive coverage of what this Google service has to offer.
SEO
Everything You Need to Know About Google My Business
Google My Business is soo important. Using it correctly can give your SEO a significant boost. It is often ignored by my clients. First thing first, what is Google My Business? Essentially, Google My Business is a business listing service.
Google Page Experience update is all set to launch in May 2021
30-second summary: Google plans to update its algorithm in 2021 to include a factor called Page Experience. This includes existing Google Search signals such as mobile-friendliness, safe-browsing, HTTPS, and intrusive interstitial guidelines. If you're already a client of Shinybot, you're in good hands, because it's all taken care of.