Hey Notion friends,

Notion just dropped a TON of new features at their first-ever in-person conference, Make With Notion. If you missed it, here's everything you need to know about their biggest release ever!

In this week's edition, you'll find:

• New Forms: Collect data seamlessly

• New Layouts: Customize database page layouts

• New Automations: Including Formulas and Gmail

• Notion Mail: Your new communication hub (soon)

• The New Marketplace: Sell your templates

• And a few bonuses…

Let's get to it!

1. Notion Forms: Collect Data with Notion

Notion has been teasing this feature for a while, and now it's finally here! Notion Forms allows you to say goodbye to external survey tools and gather data directly into your Notion databases.

What can you do with Notion Forms?

• Create unlimited forms by typing /form or adding a new view to any database

• Share forms privately or publicly

• Collect anonymous responses

• Use conditional logic (coming soon)

This is perfect for setting up internal helpdesks, expense reports, or collecting feedback!

2. Database Layouts: Customize Your Pages

Notion's new Database Layout Builder gives you more control over how your content is displayed, allowing you to create custom page structures.

What's New?

• Pin up to 4 important properties below page titles

• Group properties on the main page or in a sidebar

• Add modules like photos or numbers for key metrics

• Choose whether to display property icons

Note: Currently, you can only have one layout per database that applies to all pages.

3. New Automations: With Formulas & Gmail

Notion's Automation features have received a significant upgrade with two powerful new additions:

• Formula Automations: Create complex automations using formulas and automatically change linked database page properties

• Gmail Notifications: Trigger and personalize Gmail notifications directly from Notion using variables and formulas

Here are some practical use cases:

• Set a project to "In Progress" when the first task starts

• Automatically mark all tasks as "Done" when a project closes

• Send email updates to members when a project status changes

4. Notion Mail (Coming Soon)

Notion Mail, potentially the biggest announcement of the conference, is set to revolutionize how we handle emails within the Notion ecosystem. Currently in alpha, it's expected to launch in early 2025.

Here's what Notion Mail will offer:

• Email inbox functioning like a customizable Notion database

• Organize emails based on workflows, not just by date

• Use shortcuts to avoid manually rewriting emails

• AI-powered features for inbox organization and automatic responses

• Use Notion blocks to write beautiful emails

Note: You can sign up for the waitlist to be among the first to try it!

5. Notion Marketplace: Sell Your Templates

The Notion Marketplace is replacing the current Template Gallery, turning Notion into a proper marketplace for creators.

Here's what's new:

• Monetization: Sell templates directly on the marketplace with a 10% fee

• User Engagement: Collect buyer emails, enable ratings and reviews, and access sales stats

• Buyer Protection: Templates are locked to prevent unauthorized transfers, with a 14-day refund window

This new marketplace will help users identify the best templates and creators, saving time that might otherwise be spent struggling with bad templates.

Bonus: Offline Mode (Coming too…)

Great news! Notion has confirmed that offline mode is in development and currently in alpha.

This highly requested feature will allow you to access and work on your Notion pages without an internet connection, making Notion even more versatile for users on-the-go. Stay tuned for its release!

What Should You Do Now?

Notion's rolling these updates out gradually, so if you don't see them yet, give it some time. Meanwhile, here are a few steps to help you get started:

1. Try Forms: Set up a form for collecting feedback, feature requests, or surveys.

2. Explore New Layouts: Review your most-used databases and experiment with the new layout options.

3. Set Up Automations: Think about workflows you can automate, especially with the new Gmail integration.

4. Prepare for Notion Mail: Join the waitlist and start brainstorming how you might integrate email into your Notion workflows.

That's all for today!

I'm super excited about these updates and can't wait to see how you use them to level up your workflows.

Feel free to reply to this email and let me know which feature you're most excited about.

Stay awesome,

Quentin
Founder, Notion Everything

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