<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>The Keeping Blog</title><description>Tips on delighting your customers and delivering exceptional customer service, without ever leaving Gmail.</description><link>https://www.keeping.com/</link><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://www.keeping.com/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright>© 2026 Keeping</copyright><item><title>The Ultimate Gmail Productivity Guide (2026)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-productivity-tips/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-productivity-tips/</guid><description>The Gmail productivity tips that actually save time. Filters, keyboard shortcuts, Gemini AI, automation, search operators, and shared inboxes for teams.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:42:35 GMT</pubDate><category>Gmail</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>Customer Service Email Templates: 30 Copy-Paste Examples (2026)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/customer-service-email-templates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/customer-service-email-templates/</guid><description>A library of 30 customer service email templates you can copy, paste, and customize – organized by scenario (acknowledgments, complaints, refunds, tech support, renewals, and more). Each template includes a “when to use” line and works in plain Gmail or a shared inbox like Keeping.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:11:04 GMT</pubDate><category>Tools</category><category>Customer Success</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>How to Turn Gmail into a Helpdesk (5 Methods From Free to Full-featured)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-as-help-desk/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-as-help-desk/</guid><description>Yes, you can turn Gmail into a helpdesk. Here are five approaches – from free label-based workarounds to full-featured Gmail extensions – with honest pros and cons for each.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:11:28 GMT</pubDate><category>Tools</category><category>Gmail</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>Gmail Label Sharing: How to Share Labels in 2026 (and Better Alternatives)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-label-sharing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-label-sharing/</guid><description>Gmail labels can’t be shared natively. Here’s every workaround — Google Groups, Workspace admin settings, third-party tools — and why a shared inbox might be what your team actually needs.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:04:11 GMT</pubDate><category>Performance</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>15+ Gmail signature examples and templates (2026)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-signatures-templates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-signatures-templates/</guid><description>Discover great Gmail signature templates to try. Learn how to create a strong email signature for Gmail.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:36:30 GMT</pubDate><category>Gmail</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>Google Groups Email: Setup, Collaborative Inbox, and Limits Explained</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/google-groups-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/google-groups-email/</guid><description>A Google Groups email is a shared address that delivers messages to every member of the group. This guide covers how to create one, use it as an email list or collaborative inbox, and what to do when your team outgrows it.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:41:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tools</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>How to Forward Emails in Gmail: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/how-to-forward-emails-in-gmail/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/how-to-forward-emails-in-gmail/</guid><description>Learn how to forward emails in Gmail — manually, automatically, or with filters. Covers forwarding entire threads, forwarding to multiple addresses, .eml attachments, Workspace admin routing, troubleshooting, and when a shared inbox is a better fit.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:47:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Gmail</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>Gmail Rules &amp; Filters: The Complete Guide (2026)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-rules/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-rules/</guid><description>Gmail rules (also called filters) automatically sort, label, forward, and delete emails based on criteria you set. To create a rule: click Show search options in the Gmail search bar, enter your criteria, click Create filter, choose your actions, and save.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:11:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Gmail</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a Gmail Shared Inbox in 2026</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-shared-mailbox/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-shared-mailbox/</guid><description>Gmail doesn’t offer shared inbox functionality natively, but there are other effective ways to manage a shared inbox in Google. In this ultimate guide, I’ll walk you through all your options and show you exactly how to set up each method step-by-step. No matter your email volume, security needs…</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:32:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Gmail</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>Gmail Multiple Inboxes: How to Set Up and Customize the Feature (2026)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/multiple-gmail-inboxes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/multiple-gmail-inboxes/</guid><description>Gmail’s Multiple Inboxes is a built-in inbox type that splits your inbox into up to 5 custom sections, each filtered by a search query you define. Here’s how to enable it, customize it, and choose the best layout.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:37:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Gmail</category><author>Andrew Rivers</author></item><item><title>Gmail Alias: 4 Ways to Create One (2026 guide)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-alias/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-alias/</guid><description>With these simple and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a Gmail alias that works for you and start managing your emails more efficiently.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:14:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Gmail</category><author>Sanjana Sankhyan</author></item><item><title>Gmail Auto Reply: How to Set Up Automatic Replies (2026 Guide)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-auto-reply/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/gmail-auto-reply/</guid><description>A Gmail auto reply sends a pre-written response to incoming emails automatically. This guide covers three methods — vacation responder, templates + filters, and Workspace admin rules — plus 10 ready-to-use templates you can copy.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Gmail</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>97 Hilarious Customer Service Jokes for Support Teams (2026)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/customer-service-jokes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/customer-service-jokes/</guid><description>Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction and if you work in customer service you’ll no doubt have experience of some comical interactions with customers.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Customer Interaction</category><author>Catherine Heath</author></item><item><title>Shared Inbox: The Ultimate Guide to Better Customer Support in 2025</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/shared-inbox/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/shared-inbox/</guid><description>In this guide, discover everything you need to know about shared inboxes for your business. Learn the various shared inbox solutions, features and implementation steps to boost your customer support in 2025.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 21:44:43 GMT</pubDate><category>Tools</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>Google Groups vs. Collaborative Inbox: The Definitive Guide</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/google-groups-collaborative-inbox/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/google-groups-collaborative-inbox/</guid><description>If you’re confused about the difference between Google Groups and Collaborative Inbox, look no further. In this post, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the differences, similarities, use cases, warning signs it’s time to upgrade, and the best alternatives for growing teams.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 01:02:54 GMT</pubDate><category>Tools</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>17 Small Business Organization Tools For Overwhelmed Owners (According to Reddit)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/small-business-organization-tools/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/small-business-organization-tools/</guid><description>In this guide, discover Reddit’s top recommendations for small business organization tools that will help reduce chaos and introduce order. These 17 tools have helped overburdened business owners like you automate, delegate and create efficient systems without requiring technical know-how.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:30:05 GMT</pubDate><category>Tools</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>40 Customer Service Tools You’ve Never Heard Of (But Should Be Using in Your Business)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/customer-service-tools/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/customer-service-tools/</guid><description>We’ve spent the past few weeks digging deep into Reddit and Product Hunt to discover and test some of the lesser-known customer service software solutions. Here’s our shortlist of the most innovative tools across all categories, from AI assistants to industry-specific solutions that can level up…</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 02:43:29 GMT</pubDate><category>Tools</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>8 Best Internal Communication Tools According to Reddit (2025 Guide)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/internal-communication-tools/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/internal-communication-tools/</guid><description>I analyzed dozens of Reddit threads to create this list of the best tools real teams are using to make employee communication easier. In this article, I’ll share which internal software solutions communications professionals actually recommend, and how to make them work for growing companies in…</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:06:45 GMT</pubDate><category>Tools</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>How to Supercharge Gmail for Customer Support with Gemini AI</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/gemini-customer-support-gmail/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/gemini-customer-support-gmail/</guid><description>Adding Gemini to Gmail can help bring your customer support workflows to the next level. In this setup guide, I’ll walk you through everything from the initial configuration steps to daily support workflows that growing teams are using to work more efficiently. Learn how Gemini can help your…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:06:56 GMT</pubDate><category>Gmail</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item><item><title>How to Use Google Groups for Customer Support (2025 Setup Guide)</title><link>https://www.keeping.com/content/google-groups-for-customer-support-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.keeping.com/content/google-groups-for-customer-support-guide/</guid><description>If you’re determined to make Google Groups work for your team’s customer support, read on. This ultimate setup guide walks you through everything from initial configuration to daily team workflows. We even suggest creative workarounds to some of the most common issues teams encounter.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:29:33 GMT</pubDate><category>Gmail</category><author>Cody Duval</author></item></channel></rss>