Big Notion Updates + Want to Earn Money?
Hey Notion friends,
I’m back from a short break, and Notion has released some major updates you need to know about. This week, I’ll walk you through the biggest changes, plus an exciting opportunity to earn money by sharing Notion templates!
In this week's edition, you'll find:
Notion’s new database tabs
Create databases with Notion AI
New Insert Block options for Buttons
Embed Notion pages on websites
Become an affiliate & earn money
Let’s dive in!
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Notion’s New Database Tabs
Notion has introduced database tabs, making it easier to organize and navigate database views inside full-page entries. Instead of stacking multiple linked databases inside a page, you can now separate them into individual tabs, giving your workspace a cleaner, more structured layout.
How to Activate Tabs
Open any database entry
Hover over the title and click “Customize Layout.”
Click into the Page settings
Switch from “Simple” to “Tabbed.”
How Tabs Work
Once activated, your database entry will have a main “Content” tab—this is the original page layout, containing:
Unstructured page body (text, images, embeds, etc.)
Properties (unless pinned to the top or moved to the sidebar)
Now, you can add additional tabs to display linked databases. Each tab contains one linked database view related to that entry. For example:
If you manage projects, you can create a Tasks tab showing only tasks linked to that project.
If you’re tracking goals, you can create a Key Results tab displaying linked outcomes.
Limitations to Keep in Mind
❌ Tabs can only contain linked database views (no text, images…) ❌ You must have a relation set up—you can’t pull in just any database. ❌ By default, the new tab only shows items related to the current entry
This essentially allows you to move linked database views out of the page body and into tabs, making navigation much smoother.
So…
Tabs are great for simple setups like tasks in a project, key results in an objective, or team members in a team database. They provide a cleaner, more intuitive UI and help teams—especially larger ones—navigate Notion more easily without breaking layouts.
However, if you’re working with complex workflows, highly relational systems, or dashboards requiring extra context, traditional linked database views in the page body might still be the better choice.
Create Databases with Notion AI
Notion AI is now capable of building entire databases for you, making it easier than ever to set up structured workspaces. Instead of manually adding properties, views, and layouts, you can simply describe what you need, and AI will generate a database with relevant fields and configurations.
This feature is especially useful for users who want to quickly spin up a project tracker, CRM, or any structured system without starting from scratch. While AI-generated databases may not be perfect, they provide a strong starting point that you can refine and adjust as needed.
How It Works
Type /table or /database.
Select “Build with AI.”
Enter a prompt like: “Create a project tracker with tasks, deadlines, and priorities.”
AI generates a fully structured database with properties and views.
You can edit manually or refine with AI.
What AI Can Do
Suggest useful properties (dates, categories, priorities).
Create multiple database views (Table, Board, Calendar).
Use new layout features to improve organization.
Right now, AI-generated databases are best suited for basic structures. The feature does not yet support complex setups involving relations, roll-ups, or formulas, and results may not always be perfectly aligned with your prompt.
However, as Notion continues refining its AI capabilities, this tool could evolve into a more advanced database-building assistant, making it easier to structure information across workspaces.
New Insert Block options for Buttons
Notion’s button blocks just got a small but useful upgrade—you can now choose whether new content appears at the top or bottom of a page.
No need to manually move new content after clicking a button.
A simple but effective improvement!
Embed Notion Pages on Websites
I came across this feature by accident and don’t remember Notion announcing it, but it’s a handy little improvement. You can now embed full Notion pages into websites without using third-party tools—making it easier to share dashboards, project pages, or documentation.
Notion’s New Database Tabs
Notion has introduced database tabs, making it easier to organize and navigate database views inside full-page entries. Instead of stacking multiple linked databases inside a page, you can now separate them into individual tabs, giving your workspace a cleaner, more structured layout.
How to Activate Tabs
Open any database entry
Hover over the title and click “Customize Layout.”
Click into the Page settings
Switch from “Simple” to “Tabbed.”
How Tabs Work
Once activated, your database entry will have a main “Content” tab—this is the original page layout, containing:
Unstructured page body (text, images, embeds, etc.)
Properties (unless pinned to the top or moved to the sidebar)
Now, you can add additional tabs to display linked databases. Each tab contains one linked database view related to that entry. For example:
If you manage projects, you can create a Tasks tab showing only tasks linked to that project.
If you’re tracking goals, you can create a Key Results tab displaying linked outcomes.
Limitations to Keep in Mind
❌ Tabs can only contain linked database views (no text, images…) ❌ You must have a relation set up—you can’t pull in just any database. ❌ By default, the new tab only shows items related to the current entry
This essentially allows you to move linked database views out of the page body and into tabs, making navigation much smoother.
So…
Tabs are great for simple setups like tasks in a project, key results in an objective, or team members in a team database. They provide a cleaner, more intuitive UI and help teams—especially larger ones—navigate Notion more easily without breaking layouts.
However, if you’re working with complex workflows, highly relational systems, or dashboards requiring extra context, traditional linked database views in the page body might still be the better choice.
Create Databases with Notion AI
Notion AI is now capable of building entire databases for you, making it easier than ever to set up structured workspaces. Instead of manually adding properties, views, and layouts, you can simply describe what you need, and AI will generate a database with relevant fields and configurations.
This feature is especially useful for users who want to quickly spin up a project tracker, CRM, or any structured system without starting from scratch. While AI-generated databases may not be perfect, they provide a strong starting point that you can refine and adjust as needed.
How It Works
Type /table or /database.
Select “Build with AI.”
Enter a prompt like: “Create a project tracker with tasks, deadlines, and priorities.”
AI generates a fully structured database with properties and views.
You can edit manually or refine with AI.
What AI Can Do
Suggest useful properties (dates, categories, priorities).
Create multiple database views (Table, Board, Calendar).
Use new layout features to improve organization.
Right now, AI-generated databases are best suited for basic structures. The feature does not yet support complex setups involving relations, roll-ups, or formulas, and results may not always be perfectly aligned with your prompt.
However, as Notion continues refining its AI capabilities, this tool could evolve into a more advanced database-building assistant, making it easier to structure information across workspaces.
New Insert Block options for Buttons
Notion’s button blocks just got a small but useful upgrade—you can now choose whether new content appears at the top or bottom of a page.
No need to manually move new content after clicking a button.
A simple but effective improvement!
Embed Notion Pages on Websites
I came across this feature by accident and don’t remember Notion announcing it, but it’s a handy little improvement. You can now embed full Notion pages into websites without using third-party tools—making it easier to share dashboards, project pages, or documentation.
