BEST Way to Organize Gmail Inbox

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025

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  • @KevinStratvert
    @KevinStratvert  2 роки тому +136

    Archived emails exit your inbox and go to the “All Mail” section of Gmail. These emails also appear in their corresponding label section if you have added them to any. Any archived email will return to the inbox if the email thread receives a new response.

    • @_w_w_
      @_w_w_ Рік тому

      This approach only works when you don't have a lot of emails from many sources. If you are a person that manages many things, you'd be getting constant replies (in those reply all situations) on a specific thread that all your labelled emails go back to the inbox. You then spend time re-label them. In many cases, the action needed to address a specific email is less than the effort to label them constantly. If you are not on top of the labeling efforts, you may actually miss important emails that get reburied in the inbox. Outlook's approach to folders and focused inbox works much better for people with a lot of emails. Plus, Gmail's search function is a hit/miss for average person especially if you have a lot of emails. It works if you write complex search queries using developer-like syntax, which your non-tech people aren't able to do effectively.

    • @piusokello
      @piusokello Рік тому

      Thank you for this, but it does not work on android phones.

    • @emmamcclung9006
      @emmamcclung9006 Рік тому +2

      This might have answered my question.

    • @SherryGiles-ui8kq
      @SherryGiles-ui8kq 9 місяців тому +1

      6:30 how do I put my top up for time on my phone

    • @AlricJohnson
      @AlricJohnson 8 місяців тому

      What is over the hump day

  • @merp-___-
    @merp-___- Рік тому +20

    Subscribed. You had me at "Nope, this is Comic Sans... It's too much too early in the morning."

  • @JeffSu
    @JeffSu 2 роки тому +60

    Wow Kevin, the new skincare routine is working GREAT!

  • @NathanHogg2014
    @NathanHogg2014 2 роки тому +83

    Keyboard shortcuts would help with this as well! L to label - just type a couple of letters for the inbox you want to add the email to, then E to archive.

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 роки тому +15

      Love it! Great addition!

    • @imacx3230
      @imacx3230 Рік тому +6

      Great thanks, just started using it, and found too in shortcuts (hit ? to see them all): 'g then s': to go to starred emails, then hit 'g then i' to go to inbox.

    • @JustineMacCarlos-vc3wv
      @JustineMacCarlos-vc3wv 7 місяців тому

      ,ha​@@KevinStratvert

  • @deanmignola5448
    @deanmignola5448 18 днів тому +4

    I can see why this has over 637K views. The video was clear and concise and offered an excellent strategy.

  • @othellobarker1291
    @othellobarker1291 Рік тому +20

    I am so thankful for this video. I'm in my last year of high school and when prioritizing college its been hard to get rid of all the junk subscriptions i had that I barely or never checked. This not only allowed me to organize but also allowed me to dump over 4k emails in my inbox that I know I would not really need or check(these subscriptions were stuff like social medias and bonus customer stuff form restaurants I barely visit in years)

    • @cordeliaparham6800
      @cordeliaparham6800 Рік тому

      If emails are archieved do they still count against your total storage allotment? After using gail since 2009, last year I had to start buying storage from Google One.

    • @bjperez9076
      @bjperez9076 Рік тому

      ​@@cordeliaparham6800It is my understanding that it still does count. It's not necessarily the email that takes up a lot of space but the attachments and embedded images, etc.

  • @hawi_taqnia
    @hawi_taqnia 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks!

  • @theplanbee79
    @theplanbee79 2 роки тому +29

    More of this guy!! What a great video. Clearly communicated and helpful. Also, he just seems like a good dude that you'd like to hang out with. Maybe play some video games or watch a movie.

  • @milanforgach9395
    @milanforgach9395 Рік тому +19

    Thank you! I did not know this multiple inbox functionality, very nice! It is also worth noting that you can drag and drop the e-mail to the label on the left side, which applies that label AND archives (remove from inbox) in one simple action. :)

    • @AEC_Operations
      @AEC_Operations 8 місяців тому

      Excellent video! I learned a lot. and also from this follow-up comment. I might actually get to like Gmail now as this makes it a lot easier to catalog. Thanks to both!

  • @annikajvalentin
    @annikajvalentin 4 місяці тому +2

    I have been dreading my emails for weeks and this video gave me the courage to go through everything in only 2 hours! Thank you so much! I'm at inbox zero again and all the email anxiety has been lifted! Yahoo!!!

    • @jbarba123
      @jbarba123 Місяць тому +2

      Not Yahoo. Gmail.

  • @elainanoell9052
    @elainanoell9052 10 місяців тому

    This is exactly what I needed and it's been working great! Thank you!

  • @Smood47
    @Smood47 11 місяців тому +85

    This seems incredibly annoying because you have to go through each email and categorize it. Would be better if you did this automatically with filters.

    • @brendalg4
      @brendalg4 9 місяців тому +2

      It depends on what type of email you get. There is no point in making a filter for your boss if sometimes it is something you have to read, or you are waiting on an answer, or you have to act on it. He might not have mentioned filters because he didn't want to make this video too long.

    • @trevorlee6591
      @trevorlee6591 3 місяці тому +3

      ye i wish you could drag and drop your emails into the categories mentioned.

  • @po-tinchen8657
    @po-tinchen8657 Рік тому +48

    Thanks for the video. My takeaways as follows:
    1. Simple and Short
    As the novice in using Gmail for business purpose. I found that you delivery the key point in a simple way in just 8 min.
    2. Pratical
    I found the video's content to be easily digestible and immediately applicable to my workflow.
    3. helpful
    For people nowadays, we're cluttered by lots of information and thoughts and it lead us to be less creative and peaceful.
    It's important to maintain an organized and clear mind.
    This video emphasize on decluttering our email inbox not only helpful for streamlining our work process but also foster a more peaceful ming.
    Organize the mail box just like clearing our mind.

  • @TammiFeacher
    @TammiFeacher 4 місяці тому +3

    This was simply AMAZING , best part freeing up our mental space and simply seeing a cleared Inbox! Thanks so so much, invaluable info!

  • @DannyHusky33
    @DannyHusky33 2 роки тому +5

    I have been struggling with this for a long time. Where are more helpful Microsoft Windows YTbers who are MORE LIKE KEVIN??

  • @KemberGold
    @KemberGold 7 місяців тому +3

    omg thank you... I just spent 3 hours getting my inbox to ZERO and it was worth it!

  • @BeHappy-rq9ql
    @BeHappy-rq9ql 2 роки тому +15

    I knew about labels but Thank you for letting us know about multiple inbox settings in gmail 👍 i usually create folders, apply rules to move. However by categorizing as Awaiting Response, Followup and To Read will help. Especially just by clicking mouse on email bar and being there for few seconds will turn that Email to read (red) status even when it is not read (red). This helps 👍

  • @jamesryan2055
    @jamesryan2055 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks a ton! I've been using your method the past few days and it's really helping reduce the pressure of keeping an eye on all the correspondence

  • @tobebuilds
    @tobebuilds Рік тому

    Great tutorial. As a solo entrepreneur, my ever-growing inbox was a constant source of stress. Everything feels more manageable now.

  • @MichaelW1959
    @MichaelW1959 2 роки тому +8

    I really enjoy and appreciate how this channel demonstrates clear and simple ways to make practical use of common applications. I'm retired, really have no pressing need, but still like watching and learning.

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you very much!

    • @PedroPerez-bp3ph
      @PedroPerez-bp3ph 2 роки тому +1

      This is good stuff. I noticed that after creating your labels and moved the emails, you then “archived” the main inbox…where do they go and how can you go back to review and archived email in Gmail?

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 роки тому +3

      @@PedroPerez-bp3ph Archived emails exit your inbox and go to the “All Mail” section of Gmail. These emails also appear in their corresponding label section if you have added them to any. Any archived email will return to the inbox if the email thread receives a new response.

    • @_w_w_
      @_w_w_ Рік тому

      It's because you are retired and not dealing with 600+ emails a day that you find this useful. By "archiving" emails, they go into a giant pool and it becomes very difficult to search for a specific email, especially if you get a lot of emails. The alternative is to add a bunch of labels to each email so you can facilitate later search efforts. Microsoft Outlook's approach is far superior. You get to drop emails into folders and when you later search for emails, you greatly reduce the scope of the search, thus making the top results much more relevant. Some people would argue you can use very complex search query with Gmail but the problem is when you need to search for an old email, you often don't remember enough details to form a precise enough search query. Hack, if you remember enough details, you wouldn't be searching for it, you'd be locating it. Microsoft Outlook's use of folder, combined with threaded email and focused inbox are far superior for people that get a lot of emails and need to respond, act on, or search for old emails very quickly.

  • @12345idiotsluggage
    @12345idiotsluggage 2 роки тому +14

    Long time listener. First time caller.
    This is awesome!
    KS has great tips. But limited time.
    Bring in more experts to offer their tips! Genius!

  • @777MANAV
    @777MANAV 2 роки тому +6

    Love the calm and instructing energy of this dude .
    Really like the way he teaches

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 роки тому +1

      I appreciate that!

    • @ez-mcg
      @ez-mcg 2 роки тому +1

      Same. Michael has a great presentation style

    • @777MANAV
      @777MANAV 2 роки тому

      @@ez-mcg how do you know his name bro does he have a personal channel

    • @ez-mcg
      @ez-mcg 2 роки тому +1

      @@777MANAV he says it.

  • @vicnic9749
    @vicnic9749 4 місяці тому

    My brain has been stressing about this for weeks and my brain can't wait to tackle this!!😊

  • @my-yt-inputs2580
    @my-yt-inputs2580 2 роки тому +7

    Good guide. I really need to spend a little more time within the Gmail interface and learn it better. Currently I simply download all my Gmail to my email Client on my PC. To me Folders is just simpler to use vs Labels.

    • @_w_w_
      @_w_w_ Рік тому +4

      I am known at work as the guy that always respond and respond quickly with relevant information. I am also known as the person that can find and dig up history in a few seconds. I use Folders... I tried to convert to Labels a while back and my overall efficiency dropped significantly. The other issue is the difficulty of finding old emails. The label approach actually adds complexity because you may not remember what labels you added to each email. Using 1 to 2 layers of Folders can cut down search time and increase result accuracy significantly. At my work, the people that are slow to respond to emails and ones that respond to outdated email or using outdated information are always Gmail users.

  • @GTAHomeGuy
    @GTAHomeGuy Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much for this. As someone who was used to file organization in real life struggling to adapt to digital (after too many years) I could really see this being a solution to weed through the thousands of unread emails...

  • @MichaelJovan
    @MichaelJovan 2 роки тому +7

    Don't start getting lazy on us & outsource ur tutorials... Your simplistic explainations & likeability can not be replaced!

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 роки тому +6

      I can only scale so much! You'll see more people over time who specialize in different areas (programming, web design, audio, Google products, Adobe, Microsoft, etc.). 👍 Goal is to offer free educational videos on as many topics as possible with similar quality and consistency.

    • @arkay56
      @arkay56 2 роки тому +2

      Take care with outsourcing. You only have to have one person who lacks your charisma and you could lose subscribers.

  • @InzaghiYT
    @InzaghiYT 9 днів тому

    I was gasping for air when you said, "Nope, this is Comic Sans...It's too much too early in the morning." 🤣🤣🤣

  • @rithikoffl
    @rithikoffl Рік тому +3

    This was simple, yet beautiful. Im a under-graduate student soon to be a graduate and have recently started using my mails for professional work. This is amazing! Thanks.

  • @anananwar
    @anananwar Рік тому

    This was very handy, especially for getting a little control of my customer service inbox which was getting a little out of hand relying on pure grey matter.

  • @KookieTX
    @KookieTX Рік тому

    Thank you for this! My inbox currently stands at 11,343. I can't wait to clear it up!

  • @excxmoody
    @excxmoody Рік тому

    Watching this reminds me of years ago going through myself and trying to learn how...before yt made it available. Not even sure if YT was around then or just getting started so who knows maybe that's what the 5, 10 or 100 stars is about when shopping. Watching these though...so much time saved instead of by trial and error.

  • @abiabi521
    @abiabi521 6 днів тому

    This has helped so much to immediately start organizing my mail, thank you. ✨✨
    ...Also need to edit my subscriptions...!

  • @KKeeganRealty
    @KKeeganRealty Рік тому

    WOW, I loved how you explained using labels. Very motivated to get to 0. Currently at 20,000.

    • @edurang
      @edurang 10 місяців тому

      You dont have time go through 20,000 emails. Just anything current and then just archive the rest.

  • @newfrontiers_io
    @newfrontiers_io Рік тому

    Great video. When you only narrate, one cant help but getting the feel of watching a Bob Ross "Happy Paintings" video...

  • @skhardy3025
    @skhardy3025 2 роки тому +6

    Hey wait a second. You’re not Kevin. Where’s the cookies? I need to hear what we’re doing “To-day”. 😂
    Welcome, Michael.

  • @JenniferJohnMusic
    @JenniferJohnMusic 2 місяці тому

    Hey Kevin! This was the most accessible explanation I've come across in like forever! Thank you soooo much. I've just subscribed and will definitely be coming back for more.

  • @ActorDO
    @ActorDO 22 дні тому

    this is really good advice. Got some ideas from your video to build my own AI Email Assistant.

  • @zaidhakim
    @zaidhakim 11 місяців тому

    Very good method indeed. Seen a few of these so called email management, this is one of the most simple

  • @vaskoobscura_
    @vaskoobscura_ 4 місяці тому

    A M A Z I N G !!!!!!!! So helpful.

  • @novita5921
    @novita5921 2 роки тому +15

    Hi Michael, thank you, but probably before you mentioned the topic or explain further, you can mention about Kevin, it doesn’t have to be detail but enough to clear the confusion

  • @bingxiao1008
    @bingxiao1008 Рік тому +1

    That helps me alot to declutter my Gmail box. Thanks Michael and Kevin!

  • @tigerdigs8228
    @tigerdigs8228 Рік тому

    So happy I found you. I’m in the hundreds of thousands, and trying to delete its a nightmare

  • @estherdiemer4782
    @estherdiemer4782 2 роки тому +3

    Great tutorial, thanks Michael! Looking forward to learning more from you!

  • @lmchesnut9312
    @lmchesnut9312 5 місяців тому

    Thanks so much! Your instructions were easy to follow and saved me a great deal of time.

  • @jay-oh2279
    @jay-oh2279 3 місяці тому

    This was insanely helpful, thanks Kevin!

  • @MsWangui
    @MsWangui 6 місяців тому

    today years old.... i have learnt some great Gmail tips. Thank you

  • @akylbekibraimov9266
    @akylbekibraimov9266 2 роки тому +87

    Kevin, you should have introduced your new teammate at the beginning in the intro to this video and then let him start) I thought that you applied faceapp AI)

  • @a058darshraman7
    @a058darshraman7 10 місяців тому

    What a great video brother really it enhanced my knowledge about my Gmail. Gmail settings are quite complicated to understand but you made it quite easy.

  • @jayders1
    @jayders1 Рік тому

    Thanks KEVIN!!!! VERY HELPFUL!!!! I liked the video :)

  • @cmasandipkumarrath
    @cmasandipkumarrath 7 місяців тому

    wow Keven that's really amazing I am mesmerized thank you ! I love to tell you that I am not going to use the lable exactly how you mentioned but I got an clear cut idea only because the way you explained keep going and thank you again Keven have a great day .

  • @Romie702
    @Romie702 2 роки тому +1

    Whoa, whoa, whoa, who is this guy? 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️ caught me off guard, but nice to meet you 👋🏾

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 роки тому +2

      Michael is the new guy! You'll see more people over time who specialize in different areas (programming, web design, audio, Google products, Adobe, Microsoft, etc.). 👍 Goal is to offer free educational videos on as many topics as possible with similar quality and consistency.

    • @Romie702
      @Romie702 2 роки тому

      @@KevinStratvert awesome. Looking forward to it.👍

  • @jpmiguens
    @jpmiguens 2 місяці тому

    Very well documented and helpful, thanks!

  • @stelsewhere3748
    @stelsewhere3748 2 місяці тому

    You Sir, Are Dolng The Lords' Work.

  • @JoshuaRutere
    @JoshuaRutere Рік тому

    The video is by Michael and Kevin gets the credit? The quality and instructional method is very good by Michael. Please could we have more content by this great teacher.

  • @williefaison3200
    @williefaison3200 2 роки тому +3

    Wow! I need this badly!!!!

  • @libill5944
    @libill5944 2 роки тому +4

    Great way, thanks, Kevin.

    • @ez-mcg
      @ez-mcg 2 роки тому +1

      I believe this was Michael

  • @madmartgennn
    @madmartgennn 2 роки тому +1

    Michael, great energy and good luck on this venture.

  • @royg63
    @royg63 2 місяці тому

    Great tips! very helpful. I have tried them right away :)

  • @christian__humphrey
    @christian__humphrey 6 місяців тому

    This is so simple and helpful, thank you!!!

  • @37DogStreet
    @37DogStreet 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video! I did what you said and I'm very pleased with the results! Thank you!

  • @sandraharris2308
    @sandraharris2308 11 місяців тому

    Great tips, I like how you made it short and simple

  • @WiebeBuruma
    @WiebeBuruma Рік тому

    Great Video. I had to remove the brackets from the label names for them to show up in my multiple inboxes

  • @benitatattersdesign
    @benitatattersdesign Рік тому

    oh my goodnes!!! This is a real game changer for me. Thank you for publishing this!

  • @hannaweissberger4790
    @hannaweissberger4790 Рік тому

    So intelligent and clear. I salute you.

  • @itsalyssalie
    @itsalyssalie Рік тому

    OMG this helps so much. Thank you! I finally have a clean inbox. Wow. And a much clearer mind. :')

  • @Pop_tart_lover
    @Pop_tart_lover 3 місяці тому

    Great mate 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 just want I needed. Cheers

  • @noman8765
    @noman8765 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks Michael

  • @johndoe4073
    @johndoe4073 Рік тому

    This is perfect! Implrementing this system now!

  • @irosh2000
    @irosh2000 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you, Can you do part 2 of this video under categories section?

  • @BusinessAwardsCoach
    @BusinessAwardsCoach 9 місяців тому

    Super helpful instruction, and just what I needed. Big thank you 🙏

  • @GadieBarro
    @GadieBarro Рік тому +1

    Kevin you made it very clear instructions and detailed and very easy to follow.Keep it up. Make another video about can responses please for businesses

  • @dynokiller
    @dynokiller 2 роки тому +2

    where is kevin? btw nice and helpfull video

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 роки тому +2

      The tutorials have been working really well for raising brand awareness of the Kevin Cookie Company, so we have another person onboard helping 😁

  • @salesforcecotton8686
    @salesforcecotton8686 9 місяців тому

    Great job Kevin, thank you for this!! it was very professional and helpful. God Bless -A

  • @VideoProcConverter
    @VideoProcConverter 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent!

  • @milycruz125
    @milycruz125 9 місяців тому

    Wow, this was a great video! Thank you!

  • @TikaAdhikari-qj6me
    @TikaAdhikari-qj6me Рік тому

    Hi Kevin, thanks for this great tutorial.

  • @crownprincesslaya2
    @crownprincesslaya2 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Michael🎉

  • @sakshinarang349
    @sakshinarang349 Рік тому +1

    Keep up the good work💯 Thankyou so much for the video✨

  • @irenalovesart4064
    @irenalovesart4064 2 місяці тому

    omg I KNEW you could make your own tabs!!

  • @ez-mcg
    @ez-mcg 2 роки тому +4

    Great tips!

  • @kevinadams3719
    @kevinadams3719 Рік тому

    Thanks, appreciate the advice, this makes life much easier!

  • @savedbythekingofkings
    @savedbythekingofkings 7 місяців тому

    Hey Kevin, thank you for great the great tips. I followed your advise and am loving it. Thank you

  • @artistryinglass943
    @artistryinglass943 Рік тому +16

    Hi Kevin, thanks for a very well explained video. One question - I still have to go through every single email in my inbox and "label" it - right? Or does Google remember the label and allocate it when that sender sends another email?

    • @dachelk1
      @dachelk1 Рік тому

      This is what I want to know as well.

  • @vishal80
    @vishal80 Рік тому

    You are a magician.. Thank you

  • @robertlando8573
    @robertlando8573 5 місяців тому

    Very helpful; Thanks!

  • @EmekaAmuta
    @EmekaAmuta 2 роки тому +2

    The response from hitting that archive button on the inbox must have felt cathartic

  • @thizisit5244
    @thizisit5244 5 місяців тому

    God bless you man!

  • @samiology4576
    @samiology4576 10 місяців тому

    Very helpful ❤

  • @sarrajoy
    @sarrajoy 10 місяців тому

    this is very helpful. thank you so much

  • @olgasaenz7430
    @olgasaenz7430 Рік тому

    Great video ❤

  • @DUKEofWAIL
    @DUKEofWAIL Рік тому

    Thank you. It looks a little daunting, but I am going to try it. Well Done.

  • @williambucholz8636
    @williambucholz8636 4 місяці тому

    Bro has same background as me lol. Grate video btw!

  • @keithniehaus3050
    @keithniehaus3050 11 місяців тому

    Great video! Thanks a lot for your help!

  • @AbdurRahman-mv4vz
    @AbdurRahman-mv4vz 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for making this video🎉

  • @faizakarim4313
    @faizakarim4313 10 місяців тому

    great lesson sir

  • @yairakatz6963
    @yairakatz6963 Рік тому

    Thank you! So helpful.

  • @Orchardpeople
    @Orchardpeople Рік тому +1

    This is so helpful! But my promotions and social tabs disappear. Is there a way to get them back?

  • @scottbtraveling1444
    @scottbtraveling1444 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks once again Kevin, this is great stuff, it really is. Throughout the past I have made attempt to organize my Gmail to no avail. However, the content you just provided will certainly allow me to finally organize and better manage my Gmail.

  • @gaelhuynh5215
    @gaelhuynh5215 Рік тому

    Wow!! Thank you for this, Kevin! I’m going to try this!

  • @majorsilly8966
    @majorsilly8966 Рік тому

    Thank you this info will come in Handy