Web-based meeting schedulers can be huge time savers and prevent your inbox from bursting when you’re trying to set up a face-to-face or virtual powwow. Last week, you got a peek at Doodle. This week, it’s all about Tungle.me which was recently acquired by RIM…those are the nice folks who brought you BlackBerry.
Btw, if you’ve used Tungle, comment on how you like it. How do you think it compares to Doodle?
Registering
Tungle was the second online meeting scheduler I used (and I’m about to try a third…more on that later). You will need to register to get an account and you can choose the Basic or Premium version. You’ll also get your own personal URL (www.tungle.me/username) once you set up your profile.
…and you can brand your page by including your logo…
Scheduling a Meeting
This 4-step process is easy to understand and implement. Steps: (1) Set meeting details. (2) Add participants. (3) Suggest meeting times. (4) Preview and send invitations. [*See purple numbers on the left side of image.]
Sending Invitations
1. You can send an invitation from your own e-mail account with the Tungle link.
2. You can let Tungle do it for you.
Syncing With Your Calendar
1. You can sync with Outlook.
2. Or iCal.
3. Or Google.
4. And other calendars, too.
Using The Web-based or Mobile App
1. Use the online scheduler.
2. Or the iPhone app.
3. Or the Blackberry app. Surprised by this? =) *Android app is in the works.
Connecting With Your Social Networks
Another cool feature is that you connect to your Tungle using Facebook, TripIt, LinkedIn, Plancast, and Twitter.
Have questions about Tungle or want more info? Visit the FAQ page for details.
When you’re trying to set up a meeting with someone or a group of someones, it can be tricky. Everyone has different schedules and I think there are scheduling gods who get a secret chuckle when none of them match up. I think they get an even bigger laugh when there are a zillion e-mails that fly back and forth about what works for one person but not for that other person. Fun, yes?
Trying to coordinate schedules won’t necessarily be easy, but you can at least save a bit of time and stop the e-mail traffic jam by using an online scheduler. There are a few schedulers out there, two of which I’ve used and will be telling you about today and next week (so be sure to check back on Wednesday).
First up is Doodle (interesting name). If you use Doodle, leave a comment with your favorite features.
This was the first scheduler I used. I like that it’s easy to use and doesn’t have a ton of bells and whistles to figure out.
It’s been a while since I’ve used Doodle, so some things may have changed. I’m sure that the non-pro account is still pretty simple to use. Even so, you do have choices.
Registering
1. You can create an account.
2. Or, not. You don’t need to register to use Doodle, though if you’re a frequent user, it might be helpful if you do.
Choosing Calendar Views
There’s no right or wrong view. Simply choose the one that you like the best or that’s easier for you to use.
Sending Invitations
1. You can send an invitation from your own e-mail account with the Doodle link.
2. You can let Doodle do it for you.
Syncing With Your Calendar
1. You can sync with Outlook.
2. Or iCal.
3. Or Google.
4. Or these other calendars.
Using The Web-based or Mobile App
1. Use the online scheduler.
2. Or the iPhone app.
3. Or the Android app.
Have questions about Doodle or want more info? Visit the FAQ page for details.
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