Edit Once, Edit Everywhere with Synced Blocks

My Global Blocks post is among the all-time most popular on Notion VIP. Since discovering the feature via Ben Smith, I knew Notion would eventually release it officially—and so it did in June with the debut of Synced Blocks.

Synced Blocks allow you to place multiple instances of a block, or a group of blocks, throughout your workspace. When you edit one instance, all instances reflect the update. Watch the video and read the post to see how they work and where they’re useful.

A Profound New Way to Learn Notion and Prepare for Certification

I manage the most referenced website and top-selling template for Notion users, but both pale in comparison to Notion A-to-Z, my forthcoming course for learning the app and preparing for Notion’s expanding assortment of certifications.

It’s an interactive journey, chock-full of readings, videos, practical exercises and sample questions that make Notion “click” like no other educational resource.

To accelerate development, I’m pre-selling the course at a considerable discount. The price increases with each 100 orders, so the sooner you pre-order, the better your deal with the code EarlyBirdAtoZ.

The first 100 to respond to the previous announcement are grandfathered into a discount. Stay tuned for a follow-up email.

Notion 2.11: What You Need to Know

With last week’s release of Version 2.11, Notion officially launched a handful of features that had already crept into online conversations. That included:

1. a reimagined mobile toolbar;
2. friendlier public URLs;
3. enhanced list formatting; and
4. multiple Quote Block sizes.

Reconstruct this Accounting System to Understand Advanced Database Features

Notion’s unique blend of documents and related databases make it a quintessential platform for managing finances. This post and video walk you through the construction of an accounting system that leverages the advanced features behind the most powerful Notion workspaces. For reference along the way, you can duplicate the completed system to your own workspace.

Advanced Notion Automation with Integromat

The new API allows Notion to integrate with automation services like Zapier, Automate.io and Integromat. As the baby of the bunch, Integromat supports fewer apps, but experts agree that it’s more intuitive and more capable than its older counterparts. This post and video explore the distinctive advantages of Integromat, then walk through the practical example of sending personalized emails in bulk—directly from Notion.