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A crowded inbox is a major cause of missed follow ups and lost opportunities. It is easy to read an email intend to reply later and then have it buried under twenty new messages by the end of the day. You need a bridge between your inbox and your task management system to ensure that every important conversation gets the attention it deserves.

Zapier helps you manage this by connecting your email to your to do list app such as Todoist Asana or Trello. You can set up a workflow where applying a specific label like To Follow Up to an email automatically creates a task with the email subject and link. This moves the obligation out of your inbox and into a system designed for tracking action items.

How this automation works

• Trigger: You apply a specific label or star to an email.
• Action: Zapier adds a task to your project management tool.
• Result: A follow up action item is scheduled automatically.

Why use this automation?

• Clear your mind: Trust your system to remember follow ups for you.
• Stay organized: Keep actionable emails distinct from general clutter.
• Improve reliability: Never forget to circle back with a client or partner.

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