1. Boomerang (for Gmail)
Do you often find yourself up at 3 a.m. drafting emails to clients? Then this browser extension is for you. Boomerang allows you to schedule emails to be sent at a later time - like during working hours – so you appear more professional and organized. Their basic version is free, but you can send unlimited messages for just $4.99/month.
Boomerang also recently added a new feature called “Respondable,” which will tell you how likely you are to receive a response to your email. This is great because you can increase those chances by editing your email accordingly. Some of the metrics it uses to evaluate your email include word count, number of questions you’re asking and the reading level of your email. Install this and see a boost in your email response rate!
2. Last Pass
Do you feel like you have to remember a million passwords? As an attorney, you might have more passwords than the average person. Maybe you have a password for the bar associations you are a part of, your web-based case management software, Internet services for the office, and more on top of your personal passwords. Last Pass is great because you only have to remember one password! This extension instantly and securely saves your passwords on all of your devices.
3. Grammarly
Even grammar gurus can use a little help sometimes! This extension will let you know anytime you type a grammar mistake online. Whether you are typing an email in your web browser, tweeting, posting articles to Linkedin or answering legal questions on AVVO, Grammarly has your back.
You can also receive weekly reports informing you of common mistakes so you can continue to improve your writing and grammar skills. This is a great, passive way to reduce errors in your online writing and appear to have strong writing skills, which is an important trait for attorneys to have.
4. Honey
If you ever order office supplies – or anything - online, Honey can save you some money this year. This extension will automatically search for and apply coupons and promotion codes while you’re at the checkout. This is great for business and also personal use because you can save on stores like Staples, Office Depot, Amazon, Vistaprint and many, many more.
Additionally, Honey will give you a surprise cash bonus for your online purchases that can be redeemed at thousands of stores. Be warned however, you might do a lot more online shopping this year.
5. Pocket
Pocket is perfect for saving legal articles that you would like to read later. Wherever you are on the Internet, you can simply click a button to “pocket” the article and save it to your account that can be accessed on your desktop, tablet or phone. This is great if you ever come across interesting articles or blog posts that you do not have time to read at the office.
It’s also a great way to cut down on the number of browser tabs you have open, which can slow down your computer. Best of all, you can view your saved pages while offline and get some great recommendations for other articles related to your interests.
After installing these useful extensions, you’ll notice that your browser bar is more colorful, your life a bit simpler, and your writing looks more professional than ever.
If you’re looking for other ways to save time this year, don’t forget about the complimentary client management software that comes with any purchase of leads!