Admin Work Is Killing Your Flow
Your client work is creative — but the way you manage it?
Manual, repetitive, and all over the place.
You’re:
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Moving cards
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Setting due dates
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Creating checklists
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Copying task templates
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Forgetting follow-ups
Every project starts with excitement… and ends with 15 browser tabs and an inbox full of reminders you sent yourself.
The solution? Let your workflow manage itself.
That’s what Trello + Butler helps you do.
With this combo, you can:
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Automate repetitive admin steps
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Standardize project workflows
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Save hours every week — without learning new tools
Let’s break down how to turn your Trello board into a smart project assistant.
The Problem: Too Many Tasks, Not Enough Systems
Most freelancers use Trello like a whiteboard:
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A few lists (To Do, Doing, Done)
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Some checklists
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Due dates that quickly go ignored
But without structure, your board becomes cluttered and reactive.
You waste time setting up the same tasks, forgetting key steps, or updating clients manually.
That’s where Butler, Trello’s automation engine, changes everything.
How Trello + Butler Automate Your Admin
You don’t need to code.
Just set a rule — and let Butler do the work.
Here are 4 powerful automations freelancers can use right now:
1. Auto-Create Tasks from Templates
Tired of rewriting project steps for each client?
-Create a template card with:
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A checklist (research, draft, review, deliver)
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Labels (priority, client type)
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Due dates
Then set a Butler rule:
When a card with the label “Client Project” is added → copy checklist from “Template”
Now every project starts fully prepped — in 1 click.
2. Set Automatic Due Dates
Hate counting calendar days for deadlines?
– Create this rule:
When a card is moved to “Doing” → set due date 3 days later
When a card is marked “Urgent” → due date is today
You’ll never forget a follow-up again — and your calendar becomes self-updating.
3. Recurring Tasks, On Schedule
✅ Example:
Every Monday at 9am → create a card in “This Week” called “Update Portfolio”
This is perfect for:
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Weekly reports
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Routine check-ins
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Content publishing
Trello becomes your automated to-do generator.
4. Instant Client Notifications
– Rule:
When a card moves to “Delivered” → post a comment tagging client + link the shared folder
Boom. Your client gets notified. You don’t lift a finger.
Who It’s For
This setup is ideal for:
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Freelancers managing multiple clients at once
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Creatives with repeating project steps
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Anyone who wants to stop reinventing their workflow
You don’t need to “learn automation.” Butler’s no-code, click-and-build interface makes setup a breeze.
“I run my client projects from one board. Trello + Butler handles the rest.”
— Amin S., freelance video editor
Pricing :
Trello’s free plan is powerful on its own.
But to unlock full Butler functionality and advanced boards, upgrade to Trello Standard ($5/month) or Premium ($10/month).
Affiliate opportunities exist through Atlassian partners or software bundles.
Trello is also ideal to recommend inside toolkits, SOP articles, and onboarding guides.
Final Thoughts: Build Once. Reuse Forever.
You’re not paid to repeat admin tasks.
You’re paid to deliver results.
Trello + Butler helps you:
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Standardize your process
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Remove friction
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Focus more on the creative work — and less on managing it
Try Trello Free and Automate Your Admin Flow Today
Save hours every month — and feel more organized instantly.