Comments on: 3 folders you ever need http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/3-folders-you-ever-need/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:20:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hillary @ ThisTinyHouse http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/3-folders-you-ever-need/comment-page-1/#comment-16041 Hillary @ ThisTinyHouse Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:45:06 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=1144#comment-16041 Update: I've changed my routine to 1) Delete 2) Archive 3) Respond. This is much simpler. Update: I’ve changed my routine to 1) Delete 2) Archive 3) Respond. This is much simpler.

]]> By: Abby http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/3-folders-you-ever-need/comment-page-1/#comment-362 Abby Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:26:34 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=1144#comment-362 It sounds like you are just moving your email to other places when you have 'hold folders' and other folders to store things in. I go by the 'if you have read it, understood it, and don't want it, throw it away' rule. Thus, the only folder I have is my inbox and my reunion box, which is essential since I run the family reunion every year. It sounds like you are just moving your email to other places when you have ‘hold folders’ and other folders to store things in. I go by the ‘if you have read it, understood it, and don’t want it, throw it away’ rule. Thus, the only folder I have is my inbox and my reunion box, which is essential since I run the family reunion every year.

]]> By: Victoria http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/3-folders-you-ever-need/comment-page-1/#comment-361 Victoria Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:27:02 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=1144#comment-361 Sounds like triage. Thanks for these tips! Sounds like triage. Thanks for these tips!

]]> By: Christy http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/3-folders-you-ever-need/comment-page-1/#comment-356 Christy Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:20:25 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=1144#comment-356 I leave pending action emails in my inbox. That way every time I log in, I see them and am reminded to take action. Gets stuff done. :) I leave pending action emails in my inbox. That way every time I log in, I see them and am reminded to take action. Gets stuff done. :)

]]> By: thistinyhouse http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/3-folders-you-ever-need/comment-page-1/#comment-355 thistinyhouse Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:54:44 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=1144#comment-355 Gmail IS brilliant! Thanks for the tips. I'll have to think about the backup idea. I definitely need to find a better solution for sorting my online notes/drafts. Gmail IS brilliant! Thanks for the tips. I’ll have to think about the backup idea. I definitely need to find a better solution for sorting my online notes/drafts.

]]> By: fredlet http://thistinyhouse.com/2009/3-folders-you-ever-need/comment-page-1/#comment-351 fredlet Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:02:50 +0000 http://thistinyhouse.com/?p=1144#comment-351 I do use filter (but I do a lot of auto assigning-so no manual work, I just archive it.) But I also use the draft function A LOT. Recipes, ongoing notes, and file attachment. Then I can search on things, message or draft, or refer to the auto filters. One time set up on the filters (which work 90% of the time) and some auto assigning if I think it needs it (which is rarely.) Gmail is BRILLIANT. Also, consider an "off site storage" account for storing PDF's or important files; such as YourNamesFiles@gmail.com . Redundant backup for peace of mind. I do use filter (but I do a lot of auto assigning-so no manual work, I just archive it.) But I also use the draft function A LOT. Recipes, ongoing notes, and file attachment. Then I can search on things, message or draft, or refer to the auto filters.
One time set up on the filters (which work 90% of the time) and some auto assigning if I think it needs it (which is rarely.)
Gmail is BRILLIANT.

Also, consider an “off site storage” account for storing PDF’s or important files; such as YourNamesFiles@gmail.com . Redundant backup for peace of mind.

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