Notion
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Thoughtful Design and Lightweight Performance
What do you like best about the product?
A place for everything with really thoughtful design. Still lightweight even after adding so many features these past couple of years!
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes I just want to copy and paste a page like it's a Google doc.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Knowledge management and now, Enterprise Search
Collaborative and easy to use
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to use and collaborate
The new AI summary for Zoom meetings is working surprisingly well
The new AI summary for Zoom meetings is working surprisingly well
What do you dislike about the product?
Not structured enough, cannot keep track on where pages are
Tables are a hot mess - can never properly work with them, not user friendly at all (like why is a table box its own page?)
Tables are a hot mess - can never properly work with them, not user friendly at all (like why is a table box its own page?)
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Using it for both KB, internal documentations, PRDs and planning of work (Q plan, sprint plan)
Unified Project Hosting, Needs Better Commenting
What do you like best about the product?
I like Notion because it provides a unified place to store projects involving multiple stakeholders, making it easier to manage work projects collaboratively. I appreciate the ability to create multiple types of entries like spreadsheets and code, allowing for diverse and rich project documentation and management. The flexibility of copying and pasting from other sources into Notion is a feature I enjoy, as it simplifies transferring data and information into my projects seamlessly. Although I wasn't involved in setting up Notion, I've heard that it was relatively easy, which suggests a straightforward onboarding process. I find these capabilities highly beneficial for organizing and maintaining complex project information efficiently.
What do you dislike about the product?
I cannot comment on a certain line of text, which makes it challenging to explain what exactly needs to be changed or questioned. This limitation hinders communication and collaboration, especially in projects with multiple entries and stakeholders. Improving this by allowing comments on specific lines would greatly enhance the communication process.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Notion to have a unified place for storing projects with multiple stakeholders, creating diverse entries like spreadsheets and code, and easily copying and pasting from other sources.
Versatile Tool with Valuable Integrations, Needs Better Navigation
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate Notion for its wide array of tools and connections, which enhance its functionality significantly. The potential of the JIRA connection stands out for me, as it minimizes the effort required to manage tickets within JIRA while ensuring that these tasks are accessible to stakeholders, without granting them direct entry into JIRA. The ability to link to work pieces in Kanban and timeline views within Notion is incredibly useful, as it allows me to share progress updates with stakeholders through a shareable board. This feature facilitates effective communication and transparency, making it easier for everyone involved to track the progress of various tickets.
What do you dislike about the product?
Navigation can be a bit tricky due to the hierarchy being confusing, as the nesting of items is substantial. The padding for each sub-navigation item is a bit small, which makes it difficult to distinguish between different layers of the hierarchy. Additionally, it's not always easy to see which page I'm currently on because the selected state in the left navigation is too light.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Notion for transcribing meeting notes, creating roadmaps and trackers, and centralizing reference materials. The JIRA connection in Notion reduces ticket management overhead and enables sharing progress with stakeholders efficiently.
Connected workflows and AI that feels like super powers
What do you like best about the product?
The AI is connected to not just notion and all the work happening across my workspace, but all of the other apps across my company such as Slack Google Drive and others. AI meeting notes are a game changer and the best on the market. Organizing thoughts and creating process in Notion is a delightful and effective experience overall that only gets better as you collaborate with more colleagues and stakeholders in it.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sharing settings can be difficult and some people seem to have an adverse reaction to the unfamiliarity of it.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I can quickly stand up a workflow and share it with others and find exactly what I’m looking for across my workspace and connect apps with all the historical organization, shrunk context. It would’ve taken me years to find on my own why wouldn’t have even known to search for.
AI-Powered Notion Revolutionized My Workflow
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate using Notion for its exceptional AI writing assistant which greatly aids in transcribing meeting notes and automatically generating action lists, making it easier to review any missed important details. Its capability to redo notes and find specific details is particularly valuable. I originally started using Notion for class as I needed a reliable way to transcribe lectures quickly without having to endure the lengthy process of replaying audio recordings, which was very time-consuming. Notion's transcription capabilities are excellent, saving me a lot of time by seamlessly handling these tasks with accuracy. I also love the seamless integration with other tools like Google Drive, and the open database feature which aids in quick access and retrieval of information. Additionally, I appreciate that Notion enables coding, which is a powerful feature. The initial setup was remarkably straightforward, taking only a few days to become proficient with the basics, and within a week and a half, I was building databases and creating webpages effortlessly. The platform’s user-friendliness and efficient capabilities have been instrumental in my projects, encouraging me to recommend it highly to friends, colleagues, and even leading to a business plan requisition by my professor. Overall, I rate it a perfect 10 out of 10 for its robust functionality and ease of use.
What do you dislike about the product?
I am disappointed with the limitations in the Education Plus plan of Notion, particularly regarding the AI transcription notes. It's frustrating when I run out of AI transcription notes, especially as a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This restriction is quite disappointing because it's a fundamental feature that attracted me to Notion in the first place. Since there aren't many other services like Notion, having these limitations on transcription notes is unfortunate. Furthermore, I have to spend a considerable amount on other services like Speechify to get audiobooks or tests read aloud to me, which adds to my frustration. To add on, the money spent for accommodations is quite pricy (speechify ~139 + Notion).
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Notion for its AI writing assistant and project management. It transcribes meeting notes, creates action lists, allows me to review missed details, and enhances audio transcription efficiency, reducing my need for additional services like Speechify.
Solid solution for daily organization
What do you like best about the product?
Notion allows for organization of notes, whether it is documentation, study notes or using templates for organizing finances or daily tasks. Lately, I have been leveraging the beta feature for transcribing meetings and so far this looks great. It has helped me by automatically transcribing meeting and even setting up follow up items at the end of the transcription.
What do you dislike about the product?
So far I have not encountered a single thing I dislike about Notion. I use it heavily every day.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Notion is helping me collaborate with my team by sharing a knowledge base while still allowing me to keep a private section I do not want others in my team to view. The beta transcription feature has allowed me to stop relying on note takers and/or take manual notes during meetings and training webinars, allwoing me to focus on the meeting and still review action items after the meeting.
Flexible Yet Overwhelming with Challenging Setup
What do you like best about the product?
I really appreciate Notion's insane flexibility, which allows me to track my projects and easily share them with my colleagues. This adaptability is a major advantage, as it can be tailored to meet my project needs efficiently. Additionally, I enjoy the customizable templates that Notion offers, enabling me to adjust them according to my specific tasks. This feature significantly enhances my workflow by providing a structured yet adaptable approach to project management.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes, Notion feels overwhelming due to its excessive flexibility, which can make it difficult to manage and navigate. Additionally, I found the initial setup of Notion to be not easy, which may be a barrier for new users trying to acclimate to the tool.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I find Notion's flexibility allows me to track projects and share them with colleagues effectively, enhancing collaboration.
Highly Customisable and Versatile Document Creation
What do you like best about the product?
I really appreciate the customisability—it allows me to create any type of document I need, whether for work or personal use. I also like that I can integrate various addons to better illustrate the purpose of my documents.
What do you dislike about the product?
Navigating between various documents can be challenging. I’m not aware of a way to browse our collection of documents without depending a lot on the search feature.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Notion acts as a central hub for all our HR documents, making it convenient to have everything stored in one location. However, the clarity regarding the 'validity' of these documents can sometimes be lacking. As I mentioned before, I often have difficulty finding specific documents within a large organization, and occasionally I come across outdated files. Introducing a 'verify this page' feature could help address this uncertainty and ensure that the information is current.
A CRM Powerhouse for Organizing Client Info
What do you like best about the product?
I use Notion to organize my sales leads and client notes in my personal training business, and I find it offers one of the cleanest ways to arrange notes for my clients, surpassing Trainerize in this regard. I really appreciate its database features which effectively function as a CRM, streamlining client management. One of my favorite aspects is how easy it is to share and send published links and resources to my clients, enhancing communication and resource accessibility. Additionally, I like using Notion’s AI meeting transcription tool during my sales calls; it's lightweight and very user-friendly, which makes the process smooth and efficient. The initial setup was straightforward and hassle-free, as simple as creating an account, and I am highly satisfied, so much so that I would rate my likelihood of recommending Notion to others as 10 out of 10.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think Notion could improve on adding a tier between free and business! I think I would have appreciated that earlier on.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Notion to organize my sales leads and client notes, providing a clean solution that Trainerize can't. The database features act as an effective CRM, and I appreciate the ease of sharing resources and using AI meeting transcriptions.
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