Shrink feedback loops with emoji reactions in Trello
Make feedback loops on communication and email collaboration in Trello faster, and more fun, with emoji reactions. No extra effort required!
It’s no secret that we love Trello. It’s a flexible, intuitive platform that helps teams manage daily tasks together. If you’re using the Email for Trello Power-Up, you already know how it turns your email inbox into a collaborative workspace. But have you tried speeding up those collaboration cycles with emoji reactions?
Here’s why that matters: traditional email isn’t built for teamwork. You’re often forced to juggle email threads, task lists, and team discussions across different platforms. But when you manage your emails directly in Trello, everything happens in one place – from organizing tasks to quick feedback with just an emoji reaction.
How (and why) to add emoji reactions to emails in Trello
Adding emoji reactions to your emails in Trello is not only a fun way to interact with your team – it’s also incredibly useful. When someone sends an outbound email, it’s posted as a comment on the Trello card.
Any team member can add an emoji reaction to a comment, whether it’s a thumbs-up to say “Got it!” or a party popper emoji to celebrate. As long as the sender has notifications enabled, they’ll see emoji reactions in real-time, making communication that much quicker and clearer.
With notifications enabled, the sender will see emoji reactions in the right-hand Trello notification panel.
Save time
Emoji reactions are quicker than typing out feedback. Whether you’re acknowledging an email or giving a quick “okay,” an emoji lets you move fast. Teams can even create an internal shorthand using emojis to make responses more efficient.
Build team spirit
Emoji reactions aren’t just practical – they also help to foster a fun and positive work environment. A well-placed smiley or thumbs-up can brighten your team’s day and keep everyone motivated.
💡 TIP Want some extra fun? Add the party popper emoji to your ‘Done’ list to get a confetti celebration each time you move a card there. It’s a small way to celebrate wins, but trust us – it’s satisfying. Find out more about celebrating with Trello confetti.
More ways to collaborate on email in Trello
Emoji reactions are just one way to save time. Here are a few more tips for using Email for Trello like a pro:
Stay up-to-date on important email conversations with the Email for Trello activity feed
Build a triage board to prioritize tasks and beat email overwhelm
Automatically tag team members in comments to assign follow-up actions
Assign incoming email cards to team members in a round-robin
Set deadlines on email cards for time-sensitive responses
Automatically assign labels to email cards for better organization and tracking
Improve collaboration with email in Trello
Emoji reactions are a teeny tiny but mighty tool in your Trello toolkit. They make collaborating on emails through the Email for Trello Power-Up fast, fun, and effective. Try it with your team and see how it improves your email workflows without adding extra effort!
