The Shift Blog

Top 5 Alternatives to WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger has long dominated the modern market, offering a platform-neutral way to keep in contact with just about anyone, on desktop or mobile, with a user base of over 1.5 billion. However, it's no longer the only player in town, particularly when it comes to making the most of business communication. These WhatsApp Messenger rivals provide alternative means of contact to keep you connected - no matter what you have to say and how you want to say it.

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 10 May, 2019

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Announcing 82 New App Integrations: Apple Mail, Square, and More!

Summer is finally on its way. To celebrate, we've added even more integrations, apps, and updates to Shift. 

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 25 Apr, 2019

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5 Slack Tips for Better Team Collaboration

If you’ve ever asked yourself why Slack is so popular, you probably haven't used it for team collaboration. Don’t worry--it’s never too late to become a Slack pro, and now you can do it easily with these top Slack tips.

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 17 Apr, 2019

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10 E-Commerce Headaches (And How to Beat Them!)

We’ve compiled 10 of the most common headaches faced by e-commerce retailers. Along with each pain point is a simple, yet effective solution to help eliminate the headache—and all its discomfort—once and for all.

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 11 Apr, 2019

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How to Run an Effective Meeting

Ah, meetings. We all love an effective meeting. But, why is it that most meetings these days feel more like a waste of time?

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 27 Mar, 2019

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Slack Tips for Boosting Your Productivity

Slack is at the top of the charts when it comes to workspaces; remote and physical. But did you also know how helpful it can be in boosting your creativity?

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 26 Mar, 2019

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Redesigning Your Workflow for Productivity

Productivity apps are some of the most powerful tools modern companies have. Used well, apps can streamline a company's workflow and speed up the pace of business. There is the temptation to add more and more apps until every step in a process has been automated, and you hardly need human intervention at all. The market has responded to this pressure, and now there are more apps to boost your productivity than ever before. Thousands, in fact, and more are always being developed. This can lead to overload.

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 14 Mar, 2019

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Dropbox vs Google Drive: Which Cloud Storage Option is Right for You?

Dropbox has 500 million active users, 11 million of which pay for the service. Google Drive, on the other hand, has more than 800 million active users. If those stats tell you anything, it's that these two cloud storage providers are definitely the best of the best. But which is best for you?

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 22 Feb, 2019

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How to Get Grammarly for Chrome

One of Grammarly's biggest benefits is its number of integrations. One of its most popular applications - its Chrome extension - is now even in its Beta phase for Google Docs. It's also really simple to start using...

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 21 Feb, 2019

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How to Get Google Drive on Mac, Windows, and Linux

Google Drive might be the best invention since sliced bread, but do you know what's even better? Having Google Drive in the palm of your hand.

Olivia Scholes

Marketing Associate - 15 Feb, 2019

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