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Save Time on Repetitive Emails with Gmail Reply Templates

Did you know that Gmail has built-in Reply Template functionality? (Fun Fact: These used to be called “Saved Replies”.) This is perfect if you often send the same emails and want to have them saved – including any links, images and formatting. (This used to be called “Canned Responses”.) Start by enabling the feature on […]

How To Insert Your Gmail Signature Below Your Email

Responding to an email and not seeing your signature show up, even though you definitely added it? Welcome to the bane of my existence – illogical default settings. Why, oh, why, doesn’t Gmail put your signature below your email BY DEFAULT?! Is it because of the three little dots that show and hide the email […]

Do not throw rocks down the cliff as you may injure or kill climbers below

You just KNOW that this sign is posted because SOMEONE threw rocks and hurt or killed someone climbing below.I used to apply the same sign-creation concept in my business. Here’s what I mean: the earliest “terms and conditions” page on my website was built – BY ME – line by line, every time a client did something […]

How to Find (and Move) Your Spam and Trash Folders in the New Gmail Interface (Video Demo)

Like many, I’ve taken the plunge to upgrade to the new Gmail interface, only to find that many of the features I love have packed up and moved to a new home. When I recently upgraded to the latest Gmail layout, I found myself looking for my Google contacts, my beloved Spam folder, and a […]

How to Find Your Google Contacts in the New Gmail Interface (Video Demo)

Have you laid eyes on Gmail’s new look? [2018] If you haven’t, you probably want to stop everything you’re doing right now and take a peek. The new interface is fresh and cool, not to mention very helpful for staying productive. With the new interface you get to view your Google calendar, and there are […]

How to Speed Up Making Empty Folders with Keyboard Shortcuts (Video Demo)

The only thing I love more than good food, traveling, outdoor exercise, and a leisurely trip to a winery is – DIGITAL ORGANIZATION. Just like Monica Geller loves her apartment being organized, I love my computer being organized (and yours, too, while we’re at it!). But while you might know my love for all things […]

How to Find Your Old Canva Designs in an Instant (Video Demo)

I’ve got an amazing tech tip to share and it’s all about how to store your Canva design files in an easy-to-find place without hunting them down. I create lots of graphics, and when I’m creating something inside of Photoshop, I always save the Photoshop PSD file in the same folder as I save the […]

How to Change Appointment Colors Within One Google Calendar (Video Demo)

Can you color code appointments on one single Google calendar? Someone recently asked me this question and I’m embarrassed to say that I didn’t know this was something you could do! Sure enough you can change the color of different appointments within a single Google calendar. You can view all of your Google calendars overlaid […]

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Hi, I'm Dara!

Have I mentioned I loved maximizing efficiencies? My (healthy) obsession helped me simplify and scale my business, and I know they’ll do the same for you too. Remember; I’m also a Google Tools ninja and certified Funnel Gorgeous Master Marketer. So if you’ve been looking for a queen of ALL things tech and marketing, you’ve found your gal.