TextExpander

By Zachary Sexton | April 11, 2018

TextExpander and writing automation w/ Greg Scown – ABR010

By Zachary Sexton | April 5, 2017

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Greg Scown is the co-founder of Smile Software. Smile specializes in making productivity tools that save time and make your digital life easier.

Greg came on Able Business Radio to talk about Smile’s popular writing automation tool TextExpander.

TextExpander is one of my favorite applications. The software has transformed how accurately and fast I am able to communicate in writing. It does this by allowing me to save common:

phrases
symbols
links
images
email responses
file naming conventions

and more into a knowledge base. I then pull on that knowledge base by typing in keyboard shortcuts (that I create).

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What TextExpander is and how to get started.
What type of programs TextExpander works in. (hint: everywhere)
How to take advantage of thinking you’ve already done.
How to iterate and create amazing, repeatable customer support responses.
The difference between the standalone app and the subscription service.
How to keep your TextExpander snippets up to date.

Quotables:

By creating a shared knowledge base, everyone is as good as the best answer. Click To Tweet

Links and resources mention:

Predecessors to TextExpander:
- Type It 4 Me
- Spell Catcher
- Typinator
- Breevy (Current Windows Competitor)
Trello
PDFpen
Automattic
Popclip
Mac Power User Podcast
Getting Started with TextExpander Video Tutorials
Buy TextExpander Full Disclosure: I earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

Connect with Greg:

Twitter: @macgreg
Website:
- smilesoftware.com
- codecookread.com

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