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monday.com community partner of the year
📌 October 30, 2025
David Simpson

monday.com community partner of the year

I've been selected as the first-ever community partner of the year for monday.com's marketplace 🏆

monday.com platform update briefing - January 2025
January 16, 2026
Lily Simpson

monday.com platform update briefing - January 2025

An overview of the new features released for monday.com in January 2026, including a recents tab, enhanced Sidekick integration, board roles for enterprises, and dedicated URLs for Vibe apps.

If you're using OneDrive for collaboration, you're doing it wrong
January 12, 2026
David Simpson

If you're using OneDrive for collaboration, you're doing it wrong

Here's the truth in one line: OneDrive is for one. SharePoint is for sharing.

Introducing shotta.app – a simple tool for better screenshots
January 9, 2026
David Simpson

Introducing shotta.app – a simple tool for better screenshots

shotta.app is a free, no-fuss web tool that adds gradient backgrounds to your screenshots. No login. No subscription. No hassle.

10 monday.com automation patterns every ops team should know
January 8, 2026
Lily Simpson

10 monday.com automation patterns every ops team should know

Discover 10 proven monday.com automation patterns that help ops teams streamline processes, enforce SLAs, and scale efficiently.

One monday.com app to rule them all? We think so.
January 7, 2026
Lily Simpson

One monday.com app to rule them all? We think so.

Tired of juggling multiple monday.com marketplace apps to get the job done?

Top 7 monday.com apps to improve productivity & efficiency
January 6, 2026
David Simpson

Top 7 monday.com apps to improve productivity & efficiency

Discover the best monday.com marketplace apps to streamline workflows, automate tasks and boost team productivity with these powerful apps & integrations.

10 tips to get the most out of monday.com
December 12, 2025
Lily Simpson

10 tips to get the most out of monday.com

Discover expert tips and hidden features within monday.com to enhance productivity, standardise data, and leverage automation in your organisation.

Elevate 2025 - monday.com product announcements
December 11, 2025
Lily Simpson

Elevate 2025 - monday.com product announcements

A round-up and review of the major AI-powered product announcements made by monday.com at their Elevate 2025 conference, including monday Sidekick, campaigns, and agents factory.

monday.com Elevate 2025 Keynote: Key announcements
December 10, 2025
Lily Simpson

monday.com Elevate 2025 Keynote: Key announcements

A review of the keynote announcements from monday.com Elevate 2025, covering the company's new AI-driven mission, product updates, and customer stories.

monday.com platform update briefing - December 2025
December 8, 2025
Lily Simpson

monday.com platform update briefing - December 2025

A summary of new features including creating items by card, column-level notifications, CRM sequence flexibility, and GitLab integration for development teams.

Atlassian Team Europe 2025 Founder Keynote: Key announcements
October 8, 2025
Lily Simpson

Atlassian Team Europe 2025 Founder Keynote: Key announcements

Analysis of the platform and AI developments announced at Atlassian's Team Europe 2025 conference, including cloud migration, Rovo AI, and new enterprise features.

monday.com platform update briefing - October 2025
October 7, 2025
Lily Simpson

monday.com platform update briefing - October 2025

A summary of the latest monday.com features for October 2025 – AI form building, activity log undo functionality, enhanced document search, new workflow triggers

What is adaptive project management and reporting?
September 24, 2025
Lily Simpson

What is adaptive project management and reporting?

As monday.com is named a leader by Gartner for a 4th year, we ask "What is APMR?"

Agile vs Adaptive Project Management: What's the real difference?
September 23, 2025
Lily Simpson

Agile vs Adaptive Project Management: What's the real difference?

Is agile the same as adaptive project management? We break down the key differences, similarities, and when to use each approach in your projects.

Statement Regarding Forge Transition
September 5, 2025
David Simpson

Statement Regarding Forge Transition

Transitioning Atlassian apps to the new Forge platform is a significant effort

monday.com platform update briefing – September 2025
August 28, 2025
Lily Simpson

monday.com platform update briefing – September 2025

A summary of the latest monday.com features for September 2025 – AI column suggestions, a new dashboard list widget, and round robin assignments for CRM.

How to create invoices in monday.com using the Microsoft 365 SharePoint integration
August 8, 2025
Lily Simpson

How to create invoices in monday.com using the Microsoft 365 SharePoint integration

Learn how to connect monday.com boards to generate automated custom invoices in SharePoint, with calculations and document creation in SharePoint.

Can SharePoint be used like a network drive for file storage?
August 7, 2025
Lily Simpson

Can SharePoint be used like a network drive for file storage?

Maybe, but ensure you know the pros and cons of using SharePoint as a networked drive alternative first before the potential limitations become apparent.

Best practices for file organisation in SharePoint
August 6, 2025
Lily Simpson

Best practices for file organisation in SharePoint

Discover effective strategies for organising files in SharePoint, including metadata use, permission management and folder structure optimisation.

monday.com platform update briefing – August 2025
August 4, 2025
Lily Simpson

monday.com platform update briefing – August 2025

Discover the latest updates to monday.com, including left-pane navigation improvements, AI enhancements, and CRM task sequencing.

David Simpson Apps awarded "Best SaaS app development studio 2025"
July 18, 2025
Lily Simpson

David Simpson Apps awarded "Best SaaS app development studio 2025"

Celebrating a third consecutive win in the SME News IT Awards for excellence in SaaS app development.

Introducing monday magic – Instant monday.com custom work solutions with AI
July 14, 2025
Lily Simpson

Introducing monday magic – Instant monday.com custom work solutions with AI

Use AI to build custom work solutions instantly, from event planning to task management, with no templates required.

monday.com platform update briefing - July 2025
July 7, 2025
Lily Simpson

monday.com platform update briefing - July 2025

Explore the latest updates to monday.com in July 2025, including WorkDocs AI generation, board integration, and WorkCanvas Gantt charts.

Secure your AI chats: Why local execution matters
July 6, 2025
David Simpson

Secure your AI chats: Why local execution matters

Run AI models offline using Ollama and Open-WebUI. Make concrete steps to keep your data private.

Understanding SharePoint Online's large list and library limits
July 4, 2025
Lily Simpson

Understanding SharePoint Online's large list and library limits

Learn how SharePoint Online handles large lists and libraries, including the list view threshold, performance considerations, and best practices.

How monday.com automations simplify task management
June 27, 2025
Lily Simpson

How monday.com automations simplify task management

Discover how no-code monday.com automations can save you time by streamlining repetitive tasks, improving compliance, and boosting team productivity worldwide.

monday.com platform update briefing - June 2025
June 10, 2025
Lily Simpson

monday.com platform update briefing - June 2025

A summary of the latest monday.com features for June 2025, including AI-powered form building, PDF dashboard exports, and enterprise admin tools.

How a CRM can benefit small businesses
June 9, 2025
Lily Simpson

How a CRM can benefit small businesses

Exploring the key features and benefits of CRM systems for small businesses, with a focus on how monday.com's solution helps streamline customer management.

How SharePoint document libraries integrate with Microsoft Teams folders
June 2, 2025
Lily Simpson

How SharePoint document libraries integrate with Microsoft Teams folders

Learn how Microsoft Teams automatically creates folders in SharePoint document libraries, enhancing file collaboration and organisation.

Getting started with SharePoint document libraries: A beginner's guide
June 1, 2025
Lily Simpson

Getting started with SharePoint document libraries: A beginner's guide

Learn about SharePoint document libraries, their purpose, and how they function as digital repositories for files.

An introduction to workflows in monday.com
May 29, 2025
Lily Simpson

An introduction to workflows in monday.com

Learn how workflows in monday.com enhance automation by visualising flows across boards and workspaces, complementing the Automation Center's features.

Introduction to monday CRM – A beginners guide
May 28, 2025
Lily Simpson

Introduction to monday CRM – A beginners guide

New to monday CRM? Learn how to manage leads, contacts and deals in this simple step-by-step guide to the sales management platform.

An introduction to project portfolio management in monday.com
May 26, 2025
Lily Simpson

An introduction to project portfolio management in monday.com

Discover how monday.com’s portfolio tool simplifies multi-project tracking with automated workflows, high-level dashboards, and real-time insights for enterprise teams.

monday.com automation for beginners
May 25, 2025
Lily Simpson

monday.com automation for beginners

A beginner-friendly guide to setting up automations in monday.com, covering basic concepts, pre-made templates, and simple custom workflows.

monday service overview for efficient team support
May 24, 2025
Lily Simpson

monday service overview for efficient team support

Discover how monday service enhances team productivity with AI-powered ticketing, customer portals, and automated workflows for seamless support.

AI development and its potential risks according to Geoffrey Hinton
May 19, 2025
Lily Simpson

AI development and its potential risks according to Geoffrey Hinton

An analysis of Geoffrey Hinton's views on the rapid advancement of AI, its potential dangers, and the need for regulation.

Why experimentation with AI tools is a leadership skill
May 18, 2025
Lily Simpson

Why experimentation with AI tools is a leadership skill

Insights on AI leadership, covering strategic adoption, communication, and fostering an AI-friendly culture.

How to create effective reports in monday.com
May 16, 2025
Lily Simpson

How to create effective reports in monday.com

Step-by-step guide to building single and multi-board dashboards in monday.com for data-driven decision-making.

Introduction to monday code - a secure platform for monday.com apps
May 7, 2025
Lily Simpson

Introduction to monday code - a secure platform for monday.com apps

Explore the technical details and benefits of monday code, a platform designed to simplify app development and deployment for monday.com's ecosystem.

Using a RACI matrix for stakeholder roles with monday.com
May 6, 2025
Lily Simpson

Using a RACI matrix for stakeholder roles with monday.com

Learn how a RACI matrix clarifies roles and improves communication in integration projects, ensuring no tasks are overlooked and responsibilities are clear.

monday.com platform update briefing - May 2025
May 4, 2025
Lily Simpson

monday.com platform update briefing - May 2025

Here's the news about new monday.com features including hierarchy board views, calendar sync, board mentions in workdocs & managed columns for enterprise users.

How to track collaboration performance in monday.com
May 3, 2025
Lily Simpson

How to track collaboration performance in monday.com

Learn how to effectively track collaboration performance in monday.com, aligning metrics with business goals to boost productivity and efficiency.

Error handling in monday.com workflows
April 30, 2025
Lily Simpson

Error handling in monday.com workflows

Learn effective error handling strategies in monday.com to spot issues early, recover quickly, and enhance productivity while minimizing disruptions.

Top 5 Jira workflow automation solutions for enterprise
April 29, 2025
Lily Simpson

Top 5 Jira workflow automation solutions for enterprise

Explore the top 5 automation solutions for Jira that streamline workflows, integrate with essential tools, and enhance enterprise efficiency.

monday work management new features – April 2025
April 29, 2025
David Simpson

monday work management new features – April 2025

A review of monday.com's latest features for April 2025, focusing on enhanced permissions, custom item IDs, improved form functionality, and AI updates.

The 10 best monday.com automation workflows for enterprise teams
April 28, 2025
Lily Simpson

The 10 best monday.com automation workflows for enterprise teams

Explore the top 10 automation workflows on monday.com that enhance productivity and compliance for enterprise teams.

How to find your support ticket history in monday.com
April 28, 2025
David Simpson

How to find your support ticket history in monday.com

Learn how to check your monday.com support ticket history in just a few clicks—find past requests and their status fast.

Essential checklist for secure monday.com app integration
April 26, 2025
Lily Simpson

Essential checklist for secure monday.com app integration

Ensure secure app integration with essential practices for data protection, compliance, and continuous monitoring in your workflow.

Atlassian Team 2025 Founder Keynote: AI, Collaboration, and the Future of Work
April 15, 2025
Lily Simpson

Atlassian Team 2025 Founder Keynote: AI, Collaboration, and the Future of Work

Highlights from Atlassian's Team '25 keynote, featuring Rovo AI, the Teamwork Collection, and new cloud innovations to transform teamwork.

The monday.com AI Summit 2025 - key insights
April 10, 2025
Lily Simpson

The monday.com AI Summit 2025 - key insights

A review of the monday.com AI Summit 2025, covering main highlights, AI innovations, and practical applications for businesses.

monday crm new features – Q2/Q3 2024
March 27, 2025
David Simpson

monday crm new features – Q2/Q3 2024

Discover the latest monday.com CRM enhancements including email automation, AI integrations, and upcoming quotes/invoices functionality.

monday work management new features – March 2025
March 27, 2025
Lily Simpson

monday work management new features – March 2025

A review of the latest monday.com features showcased in the March 2025 webinar, including hidden workspaces, AI-powered tools, and workflow enhancements.

Folder archiving strategies for Microsoft 365 & SharePoint
February 14, 2025
David Simpson

Folder archiving strategies for Microsoft 365 & SharePoint

Proven solutions to keep your SharePoint folders organised, efficient, and compliant

Using anchors to link within a page in Confluence
January 13, 2025
David Simpson

Using anchors to link within a page in Confluence

Learn how to create and use anchors in Confluence for easy page navigation with this step-by-step tutorial and video guide.

monday work management new features – December 2024
December 24, 2024
David Simpson

monday work management new features – December 2024

Discover the latest monday.com features unveiled in December 2024, including AI-powered tools, enhanced form building, and workspace management improvements.

How Chadley Group cut admin workload by 50% using Microsoft 365 automations in monday.com
December 20, 2024
David Simpson

How Chadley Group cut admin workload by 50% using Microsoft 365 automations in monday.com

Customer story: Microsoft 365 SharePoint • Automate & Embed for monday.com

Microsoft 365 SharePoint • Automate & Embed in best of monday.com marketplace 2024
December 14, 2024
David Simpson

Microsoft 365 SharePoint • Automate & Embed in best of monday.com marketplace 2024

Our Microsoft 365 SharePoint integration named among monday.com's top apps of 2024 for seamless document automation and embedded collaboration.

monday work management new features – November 2024
November 26, 2024
David Simpson

monday work management new features – November 2024

Explore the latest monday.com updates from November 2024, including timeline enhancements, AI-powered docs, and workflow automation improvements.

How we modernised mail merge for the monday.com generation
November 19, 2024
David Simpson

How we modernised mail merge for the monday.com generation

Modern mail merge solution for monday.com that automatically generates Word docs and HTML emails from board data with Microsoft 365 integration.

David Simpson Apps becomes a silver partner on the monday.com marketplace
October 7, 2024
David Simpson

David Simpson Apps becomes a silver partner on the monday.com marketplace

Delivering secure & scalable workflow automation solutions with monday code, David Simpson Apps achieves Silver Partner status on the monday.com marketplace

monday.com Elevate 2024 keynote: Expanding the platform and introducing monday service
September 15, 2024
Lily Simpson

monday.com Elevate 2024 keynote: Expanding the platform and introducing monday service

Highlights from the opening keynote of monday.com's Elevate 2024 conference, featuring platform expansion, customer impact, and the new monday service product.

Getting Savvy with centralised project management in healthcare using monday.com and SharePoint
August 20, 2024
Juan Pyco

Getting Savvy with centralised project management in healthcare using monday.com and SharePoint

Customer Success Story: Microsoft 365 SharePoint • Automate & Embed for monday.com

David Simpson Apps wins "Most Innovative Bespoke App Development Enterprise 2024" by SME News
August 19, 2024
David Simpson

David Simpson Apps wins "Most Innovative Bespoke App Development Enterprise 2024" by SME News

Recognised for a second year in the SME News' IT Awards

Atlassian Team '24 Founder Keynote: AI takes centre stage
May 5, 2024
Lily Simpson

Atlassian Team '24 Founder Keynote: AI takes centre stage

A review of Atlassian's Team '24 keynote covering new AI features, Jira unification, and the groundbreaking Rovo platform launch.

Google Analytics in Confluence gets a makeover
February 26, 2024
David Simpson

Google Analytics in Confluence gets a makeover

Version 5 of Google Analytics in Confluence introduces dark mode, refined integrations, guest user tracking & enhanced filtering for better content analytics.

How chemists can use Atlassian Confluence as an electronic laboratory notebook
January 18, 2024
David Simpson

How chemists can use Atlassian Confluence as an electronic laboratory notebook

The benefits of Confluence as a laboratory notebook, specifically for chemists

Introducing Confluence Embedded in monday.com
October 30, 2023
David Simpson

Introducing Confluence Embedded in monday.com

Seamlessly embed and edit Confluence pages directly within monday.com to streamline collaboration and eliminate context switching between platforms.

Tracking embedded Confluence content wherever it is displayed
October 17, 2023
David Simpson

Tracking embedded Confluence content wherever it is displayed

Track Confluence content views across Jira, monday.com, Microsoft Teams and more with Google Analytics integration for comprehensive usage insights.

The power of Mermaid Diagrams Embedded in monday.com
October 16, 2023
David Simpson

The power of Mermaid Diagrams Embedded in monday.com

Enhance monday.com with interactive Mermaid diagrams for visualizing workflows, processes and data relationships directly in boards, items and dashboards.

Don't be in in the Dark. Move into the light with Google Analytics in Confluence
October 9, 2023
David Simpson

Don't be in in the Dark. Move into the light with Google Analytics in Confluence

Gain visibility into how your Confluence content is used across platforms with Google Analytics tracking for Jira, Teams, and external apps.

Retirement plans for YouTube in Confluence
September 14, 2023
David Simpson

Retirement plans for YouTube in Confluence

Confluence smart links really are good enough now, so we're retiring this app.

Building custom reports for Confluence & JSM Portal in Google Analytics 4
September 6, 2023
David Simpson

Building custom reports for Confluence & JSM Portal in Google Analytics 4

Step by step instructions on how to display reports for Atlassian Confluence & Jira Service Management Portal articles in Google Analytics 4

David Simpson Apps wins "Best Business Intelligence App Developers 2023" by SME News
August 21, 2023
David Simpson

David Simpson Apps wins "Best Business Intelligence App Developers 2023" by SME News

Award for innovative integrations between monday.com, Atlassian, and leading analytics platforms.

The reports of Universal Analytics' death have been greatly exaggerated
July 19, 2023
David Simpson

The reports of Universal Analytics' death have been greatly exaggerated

UA still functions post-shutdown date, but migration to GA4 is urgent. Why GA4's cross-platform tracking & machine learning insights are essential.

Are you up to speed with Google Analytics 4?
May 24, 2023
David Simpson

Are you up to speed with Google Analytics 4?

With only a month before Universal Analytics stops tracking, here's some excellent resources that can assist you in getting prepared.

Atlassian Team '23 Founder Keynote: Charting a new era of teamwork
April 30, 2023
Lily Simpson

Atlassian Team '23 Founder Keynote: Charting a new era of teamwork

Recap of Atlassian Team '23: AI-powered features, platform upgrades, and a stronger focus on team collaboration. Key announcements covered.

Announcing free subscriptions for nonprofits on all our monday.com apps
April 20, 2023
David Simpson

Announcing free subscriptions for nonprofits on all our monday.com apps

Enabling organizations that are making a positive difference to access technology to achieve success and growth.

Spotlight on Looker in Confluence – embedded analytics made easy
April 19, 2023
David Simpson

Spotlight on Looker in Confluence – embedded analytics made easy

Seamlessly embed Looker dashboards, looks and explores in Confluence pages to bring data analytics directly into your team collaboration space.

What embedded analytics is and why it gives you better business outcomes
March 24, 2023
David Simpson

What embedded analytics is and why it gives you better business outcomes

Embedded analytics integrates BI tools into daily workflows, delivering actionable insights for smarter, data-driven decisions.

Improve content findability in Confluence with site search analytics
March 23, 2023
David Simpson

Improve content findability in Confluence with site search analytics

Learn how to use site search analytics in Confluence to improve content discoverability by tracking search terms and optimizing content for user needs.

8 ways to improve Atlassian Confluence user adoption
March 17, 2023
David Simpson

8 ways to improve Atlassian Confluence user adoption

Discover 8 proven strategies to boost Confluence adoption including training, feedback systems, analytics tracking, and fostering collaborative culture.

Atlassian Confluence for finance teams: Improved visibility of reporting
March 4, 2023
David Simpson

Atlassian Confluence for finance teams: Improved visibility of reporting

Discover how Atlassian Confluence enhances financial reporting with centralized data, visualization tools, and secure collaboration for finance teams.

Using Atlassian Confluence for efficient knowledge management
February 25, 2023
David Simpson

Using Atlassian Confluence for efficient knowledge management

Discover how Atlassian Confluence serves as a powerful knowledge management solution with centralized content, collaboration tools & version control for teams.

Streamline employee onboarding with Atlassian Confluence
February 19, 2023
David Simpson

Streamline employee onboarding with Atlassian Confluence

Learn how to create an efficient employee onboarding process in Confluence with templates, checklists, training resources and progress tracking.

WorkForms by monday.com added to Forms & Surveys in Confluence
May 9, 2022
David Simpson

WorkForms by monday.com added to Forms & Surveys in Confluence

Forms & Surveys in Confluence now integrates WorkForms by monday.com, expanding to support 20+ form providers for seamless data collection in Atlassian.

Creating a collaborative culture with Atlassian Confluence
April 18, 2022
David Simpson

Creating a collaborative culture with Atlassian Confluence

Discover how Atlassian Confluence breaks down silos and fosters collaboration through centralized knowledge sharing, open communication & transparent workflows.

Aspect ratio support added for all our Confluence macro integrations
March 30, 2022
David Simpson

Aspect ratio support added for all our Confluence macro integrations

All our Confluence macros now support aspect ratio settings for perfect content display, including videos and BI dashboards.

Forms & Surveys in Confluence released on Atlassian Marketplace
March 9, 2022
David Simpson

Forms & Surveys in Confluence released on Atlassian Marketplace

New Forms & Surveys in Confluence app launches with support for 19+ form providers including Google Forms, Typeform and SurveyMonkey - now available.

BI Dashboards in Confluence updated. Now with 21 integrations.
January 18, 2022
David Simpson

BI Dashboards in Confluence updated. Now with 21 integrations.

BI Dashboards in Confluence now supports 21 analytics platforms - embed reports from Tableau, Power BI, Looker and more directly into Confluence pages.

Filter/search – a small improvement for Table from CSV
November 11, 2021
David Simpson

Filter/search – a small improvement for Table from CSV

Table from CSV for Confluence now includes filtering functionality to quickly search and display matching data in your CSV tables.

BI Dashboards in Confluence released on Atlassian Marketplace
July 29, 2021
David Simpson

BI Dashboards in Confluence released on Atlassian Marketplace

BI Dashboards in Confluence now available on Atlassian Marketplace - 15+ BI/analytics tools directly into Confluence for seamless data-driven decision making.

How to embed Google Analytics reports in Atlassian Confluence
April 2, 2021
David Simpson

How to embed Google Analytics reports in Atlassian Confluence

Learn how to securely embed Google Analytics reports in Confluence using Looker Studio—no credential storage needed. Perfect for business intelligence sharing.

Improved reporting and permissions for Google Analytics in Jira & JSM
March 8, 2021
David Simpson

Improved reporting and permissions for Google Analytics in Jira & JSM

New app update brings enhanced reporting, date selection and allows Jira admins to delegate reporting access to others

Enhanced reporting and permissions for Google Analytics in Confluence
February 24, 2021
David Simpson

Enhanced reporting and permissions for Google Analytics in Confluence

New version of Google Analytics in Confluence introduces enhanced reporting features including flexible date ranges and granular permission controls for teams.

Google Analytics in Confluence - New people analytics features
February 9, 2021
David Simpson

Google Analytics in Confluence - New people analytics features

New people analytics features in Google Analytics for Confluence enable individual user tracking and group-based reporting filters for better insights.

Google Analytics in Confluence June 2020 update brings reporting into Confluence
June 24, 2020
David Simpson

Google Analytics in Confluence June 2020 update brings reporting into Confluence

June 2020 update brings in-context Google Analytics reporting directly to Confluence with space, page and user analytics for better content insights.

Google Analytics in Jira & Jira Service Management released
May 18, 2020
David Simpson

Google Analytics in Jira & Jira Service Management released

New Google Analytics integration for Jira Service Management tracks customer portal activity with project/issue metadata for improved support analytics.