

You can choose your notebook and add tags right inside the Web Clipper without even opening Evernote.ģ) Start adding notes and resources to your Evernote accountĮvernote is one of those tools where what you get out of it is determined by what you put in. The Web Clipper can be installed on Chrome or Safari and is perfect for clipping links, articles, and images from around the web. This is one of the primary tools you can use for collecting resources when surfing the web. You might have notebooks for “Work” and “Home.” However, you could get really specific and subdivide “Home” into “DIY Projects,” “Gardening Projects,” “Interior Design,” and “Wish List.” Evernote is one of the places where you will do your work and store the reference materials you need to complete a task.įollow the steps below to get started with Evernote:Īfter downloading Evernote, I recommend you start by creating notebooks for the different areas of your life that you’re likely to use Evernote for. So where does Evernote slot into your new productivity system? Up until now, you will have been using your calendar and some sort of task management app to plan your work and schedule your time. They appear under the Shortcuts section of the sidebar.Episode #9 of the course How to create a productivity system by Paul MinorsĮvernote is a note-taking and digital storage app and is arguably one of the most powerful tools you can use for increasing your productivity.

Shortcuts: Shortcuts are quick links to your favorite notes-the ones you come back to over and over. For example, you might want to tag a recipe note with the meal that it's appropriate for, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Tags: Tags are descriptive words you can add to link your notes. Notebook: A notebook is a collection of notes-following the analogy, that's the binder. Think of it as a blank sheet of paper ready for your creative inspiration-one you'll file away in a binder after you write it. Note: A note is where you write your content. So we're all on the same page, here's a quick glossary: Throughout this tutorial, we'll be referring to some of the key features of Evernote. There's also a business version if you're working with a large team.įor this tutorial, we'll focus on what can be accomplished with the free version, and where a paid plan is required, we'll call that out.

But the premium version has extra features, like the ability to create contact notes from photos of business cards, providing automated suggestions to related notes, and integration with more software like Slack and Microsoft Teams. The free account (Evernote Basic) won't limit you in how many notes you take or how long you can use the product. Note that in this tutorial, all the screenshots are from the web version of the app, but it's similar enough across platforms that you should be able to follow along on any device.Ī quick note about the plan options.
