#ProdChat – 02/04/15 – Texting/Messaging #Productivity
On February 5, 2015, the productivity enthusiasts at #ProdChat, the weekly #productivity Twitter chat, discussed Texting/Messaging apps for greater productivity! Watch the slideshow to see what the productivity enthusiasts on #ProdChat had to say about [TOPIC]. Enjoy!
Questions from Texting/Messaging Productivity:
- Q1: How do you decide whether to text or email? Especially in a professional communication?
- Q2: How do you manage the “I’ve got you in real time” issue of texting/messaging?
- Q3: What are challenges you’ve encountered getting across meaning in texts? How have you overcome them?
- Q4: Do you use MMS (pictures, video or audio) in your communications? Professionally? How?
- Q5: What are some ways in which texting/messaging is better than other comm. mediums?
- Q6: What are ways you can increase productivity with texting/messaging apps personally and professionally?
Next #ProdChat: Feb. 11, ‘15 – “Birthdays & Gifting Tracking”! Have a great week, #productivity enthusiasts!
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Raw transcript from Texting/Messaging Productivity:
| Tweet | Date/Time (GMT) | |
| rsidneysmith | Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly chat for productivity enthusiasts! http://t.co/C40vBakDrB http://t.co/mIpyllUOw0 | 5/2/2015 00:59 |
| Christine_Chen6 | Hello friends! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:00 |
| rsidneysmith | Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing Texting/Messaging Productivity! Join us! http://t.co/99njoKfWxM | 5/2/2015 01:00 |
| rsidneysmith | So, let’s start! In a tweet, introduce yourself. Also, what’s your favorite texting/messaging app? #prodchat http://t.co/2uSYzkjYqw | 5/2/2015 01:01 |
| MarketingMusing | @rsidneysmith count me in. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:01 |
| rsidneysmith | @MarketingMusing Welcome, Patrick! Good to see you! How’re you doing today? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:01 |
| rsidneysmith | @Christine_Chen6 Hey, Christine! Good to see you! How’re you doing today? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:02 |
| IsaPinaud | Hello #prodchat 🙂 | 5/2/2015 01:02 |
| MarketingMusing | @rsidneysmith I’m a mobile product guy. Fav messaging app for friends/family is iMessage, for internal comms, I’m biased. 😉 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:02 |
| Christine_Chen6 | @rsidneysmith Hey hey! I’m all good. Excited to be here. Hows the GTD Philly coming along? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:03 |
| rsidneysmith | @MarketingMusing As soon as they make that puppy (i.e., iMessage) x-platform (if they ever do), I’ll love it too! 😉 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:03 |
| hiskid243 | Jay and favorite messaging app would have to be what’s app. #ProdChat | 5/2/2015 01:03 |
| rsidneysmith | Please add #prodchat to tweets. Questions will come as Q1, Q2, Q3. Answer A1, A2, A3, for readability! | 5/2/2015 01:04 |
| LizFurl | @rsidneysmith I’m Liz, and I just use messages (iPhone) #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:04 |
| rsidneysmith | @Christine_Chen6 Glad to hear you’re well! @gtdphilly is coming along well! Building out new websites! So, a few weeks, months! 🙂 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:04 |
| mcraegj | Did someone say #prodchat? | 5/2/2015 01:04 |
| rsidneysmith | @IsaPinaud Hey, Isabel! How’re you today? 🙂 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:04 |
| rsidneysmith | Q1: How do you decide whether to text or email? Especially in a professional communication? #prodchat http://t.co/CNi5dOomjc | 5/2/2015 01:05 |
| rsidneysmith | @LizFurl Hi, Liz! Welcome to #prodchat! Did you have a good rest of your day? | 5/2/2015 01:05 |
| Christine_Chen6 | @rsidneysmith @GTDPhilly yay! Keep me posted. I’m excited about this in Philly. You know I’ll be there! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:05 |
| IsaPinaud | I’m Isabel. Design student, productivity enthusiast and #prodchat lover. My favorite messaging app is whatssapp | 5/2/2015 01:05 |
| rsidneysmith | @Christine_Chen6 @GTDPhilly Woohoo! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:05 |
| rsidneysmith | RT @mcraegj: Did someone say #prodchat? | 5/2/2015 01:05 |
| rsidneysmith | @mcraegj I think so! 😉 How’re you doing, Gary? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:05 |
| IsaPinaud | @rsidneysmith Hey! Doing great! How about you? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:05 |
| rsidneysmith | @hiskid243 Hey, Jay! Glad to see you here. WhatsApp is a great one! How’re you doing today? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:06 |
| LizFurl | @rsidneysmith A1: In professional communication, I always email unless it’s something like “I’m going to be late” #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:06 |
| Christine_Chen6 | A1 In a professional communication, I always prefer email over text. Text just seems too personal for me. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:06 |
| MarketingMusing | @rsidneysmith A1 If it’s a new professional contact, I always start with email and LinkedIn. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:06 |
| rsidneysmith | @IsaPinaud I’m doing better…was knocked out by a cold/flu thing, but I’m back on my feet now! :)) #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:06 |
| IsaPinaud | A1 In a professional relationship I will ALWAYS email unless the client specifically asks me to text. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:06 |
| rsidneysmith | RT @MarketingMusing: @rsidneysmith A1 If it’s a new professional contact, I always start with email and LinkedIn. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:06 |
| ChristinKardos | RT @rsidneysmith: Q1: How do you decide whether to text or email? Especially in a professional communication? #prodchat http://t.co/CNi5dOo… | 5/2/2015 01:06 |
| ChristinKardos | Hi, #prodchat friends! I’m lurking but I’m here. Hope you are all well! | 5/2/2015 01:07 |
| rsidneysmith | @mcraegj I’m well (again), so I’m doing great right now! Plus, I’m always pumped when #prodchat starts! :)) | 5/2/2015 01:07 |
| MarketingMusing | @rsidneysmith A1b If however a person starts a convo with me in SMS, then I always respond there and stay there; it’s faster. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:07 |
| IsaPinaud | @rsidneysmith Glad you are feeling better 🙂 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:08 |
| rsidneysmith | A1a: I’ve got to agree with other #prodchat folks, email guy here all the way. Texting is still not a professional thing for me. However… | 5/2/2015 01:08 |
| theBrookeHaney | @rsidneysmith @ChristinKardos unless it’s a 911: email, call, snail mail, text. (My personal preference.) #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:08 |
| rsidneysmith | A1b: I have been using @mailtimeapp and it makes your email looks like a messaging app. Woah! Love it! 😛 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:08 |
| mcraegj | A1. In most markets I email but in Asia most are comfortable with @WhatsApp @NAVER_LINE @WeChatApp etc. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:08 |
| Christine_Chen6 | @MarketingMusing @rsidneysmith I agree with Patrick but if I’m starting the convo, it’s usually via email. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:09 |
| theBrookeHaney | @rsidneysmith same. It irks me when clients text me. That’s for friends and family only. A1 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:09 |
| mcraegj | @theBrookeHaney @rsidneysmith @ChristinKardos lol snail mail. Forgot about that option. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:09 |
| rsidneysmith | Q2: How do you manage the “I’ve got you in real time” issue of texting/messaging? #prodchat http://t.co/Lg5SWPsX3W | 5/2/2015 01:10 |
| MarketingMusing | @Christine_Chen6 yup, we have countless ways to connect and communicate with people today. #prodchat // @rsidneysmith | 5/2/2015 01:10 |
| LizFurl | @rsidneysmith A2: I’m not sure what that issue is to be honest. . . #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:10 |
| rachelloumiller | A1. Texting is not very professional, IMO. Email or call. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:10 |
| Christine_Chen6 | @MarketingMusing @rsidneysmith exactly. Maybe soon, it wouldn’t matter which platforms we communicate from. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:11 |
| MarketingMusing | @rsidneysmith A2 I actually prefer real-time messaging. I even have my “Read Receipts” turned on. Makes me accountable to respond. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:11 |
| mcraegj | A2. #prodchat Being held a chat hostage? “I will get back to you by…” | 5/2/2015 01:11 |
| rsidneysmith | @LizFurl Well, if someone texts you then you know you got it live, in real time. So, now they think you should immediately reply. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:11 |
| rsidneysmith | @hiskid243 Glad to hear you’re good on the whole, Jay! Welcome. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:12 |
| IsaPinaud | A2 I don’t have an internet plan on my phone. Therefore any messaging app that requires online com has to wait until I have wifi. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:12 |
| MarketingMusing | @rachelloumiller say more, Rachel. Why does texting feel less professional to you than an email or phone call? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:12 |
| DTNEtiquette | With clients I email & I always establish a clear response time in advance so people don’t feel ignored – #prodchat A2 | 5/2/2015 01:12 |
| mcraegj | @rachelloumiller It is professional if it is an appropriate coms method for that person. If the cap fits.. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:12 |
| IsaPinaud | A2b If the message is really that urgent, the client will usually call once they see you haven’t been “online”. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:12 |
| rsidneysmith | @MarketingMusing Interesting! I’m so the opposite. It’s either phone, email, or it didn’t happen! 😛 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:13 |
| efficientassoc | RT @DTNEtiquette: With clients I email & I always establish a clear response time in advance so people don’t feel ignored – #prodchat A2 | 5/2/2015 01:13 |
| mcraegj | @IsaPinaud **shock** **horror** #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:13 |
| hiskid243 | @rsidneysmith A1 it depends on the relationship really #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:13 |
| IsaPinaud | A2c I don’t like the assumption that I am available for anything and everything 100% of the time. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:13 |
| IsaPinaud | RT @DTNEtiquette: With clients I email & I always establish a clear response time in advance so people don’t feel ignored – #prodchat A2 | 5/2/2015 01:14 |
| Christine_Chen6 | A2 I don’t typically give out my personal # to clients. Boundaries are necessary. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:14 |
| LizFurl | @rsidneysmith GOTCHA. Okay, then either I respond, or pretend I didn’t get it until I feel like responding (ha) #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:14 |
| MarketingMusing | @Christine_Chen6 do your clients your business card? is your mobile number on that? if yes, you just did. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:14 |
| IsaPinaud | @mcraegj If people need to contact you URGENTLY, they will call. This frees up any time wasted going online on your phone 🙂 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:15 |
| vincenzolandino | RT @rachelloumiller: A1. Texting is not very professional, IMO. Email or call. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:15 |
| rsidneysmith | @LizFurl LOL. I usually tell them if I’m dealing with someone at hand and I’ll get back to them later. 😛 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:15 |
| mcraegj | @IsaPinaud As long as you are clear about when you are and are not available then that is fine #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:15 |
| rsidneysmith | RT @mcraegj: A2. #prodchat Being held a chat hostage? “I will get back to you by…” | 5/2/2015 01:15 |
| hiskid243 | @Christine_Chen6 so true! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:15 |
| rsidneysmith | @Christine_Chen6 Amen! You really do need to establish good boundaries. Good fences make good neighbors, right? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:15 |
| rachelloumiller | @MarketingMusing I text colleagues and biz partners but Ive never sent a text to a customer…yet 🙂 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:16 |
| mcraegj | .@Christine_Chen6 I understand. My take is if they cannot call me then they will call my competition. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:16 |
| IsaPinaud | @mcraegj Yes, I try to be extremely clear about that 🙂 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:16 |
| Christine_Chen6 | @MarketingMusing I have two cell phones. One work got me and the other is my personal one. But clients don’t know that. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:16 |
| DTNEtiquette | My clients have my mobile # & text when appropriate or critical – it has been a life-saver! And never abused by the way – #Prodchat A3 | 5/2/2015 01:16 |
| MarketingMusing | @Christine_Chen6 now that’s a kewl plan. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:17 |
| Christine_Chen6 | @rsidneysmith Yes! Need to set boundaries. We all need to shut off from work. Can’t let work get involve in personal time #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:17 |
| theBrookeHaney | @mcraegj right?! But, seriously, how great is a handwritten note? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:17 |
| rsidneysmith | @MarketingMusing @Christine_Chen6 For me, I have one number for business and personal, but clients can be turned off after 6p. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:17 |
| Christine_Chen6 | @mcraegj I dont agree with that. I think people understands boundaries and really they respect that. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:18 |
| MarketingMusing | @Christine_Chen6 @rsidneysmith don’t disagree but i work at a tech startup. work/life boundaries often blurred for us. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:18 |
| Christine_Chen6 | @rsidneysmith @MarketingMusing Yes exactly. My work phone is off after 6pm. This must be done. Keep me productive. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:18 |
| rsidneysmith | @MarketingMusing @Christine_Chen6 Yeah, that’s one of those work situations when that happens. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:18 |
| LizFurl | @rsidneysmith that’s probably the better course of action lol but I don’t get business texts, really #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:19 |
| mcraegj | .@Christine_Chen6 Some do. Some don’t. I work global and in some cultures you must be available. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:19 |
| rsidneysmith | @rachelloumiller @MarketingMusing As expected though, I’m starting to get more text messages when clients are running late. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:19 |
| theBrookeHaney | @Christine_Chen6 @mcraegj solid points. I make sure to set up boundaries up front. Ex: not beginning an email chain at night. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:19 |
| rsidneysmith | @rachelloumiller @MarketingMusing Old-fashioned, I feel like they should *call.* 😛 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:19 |
| Christine_Chen6 | @MarketingMusing @rsidneysmith startup has a diff environment. To prevent from being burnt out, personal time is important too #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:20 |
| rsidneysmith | Q3: What are challenges you’ve encountered getting across meaning in texts? How have you overcome them? #prodchat http://t.co/mPf0ncAxtL | 5/2/2015 01:20 |
| MarketingMusing | @rsidneysmith @rachelloumiller my voicemail actually says: “If you got this message, please hang up, and send me a text.” #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:20 |
| rsidneysmith | @DTNEtiquette That’s so good to hear! But then, I bet they want to be on their best behavior with you. 😉 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:20 |
| Christine_Chen6 | @mcraegj interesting. I suppose I’m in a job where boundaries are good and encouraged. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:20 |
| IsaPinaud | I don’t have a personal and a work phone. It’s the same number. My country is too insecure to be carrying around multiple phones #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:21 |
| Christine_Chen6 | @theBrookeHaney @mcraegj Exactly! I agree with Brooke. Set expectations from the start. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:21 |
| DTNEtiquette | LOL RT @rsidneysmith: @DTNEtiquette That’s so good to hear! But then, I bet they want to be on their best behavior with you. 😉 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:21 |
| LizFurl | @rsidneysmith A3: Tone is ALWAYS an issue. Emojis help, or over-explaining your point #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:21 |
| rsidneysmith | RT @theBrookeHaney: @mcraegj right?! But, seriously, how great is a handwritten note? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:21 |
| mcraegj | @Christine_Chen6 lucky you! Marketing is a lifestyle… Keep and cherish your boundaries! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:21 |
| VinceSkolny | The first client who doesn’t understand them will forever convince us that is so. MT @Christine_Chen6 Boundaries are necessary. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:21 |
| alphaefficiency | Good evening! How are you all doing folks? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:21 |
| rachelloumiller | @MarketingMusing @rsidneysmith More often than not I find a 2min biz call more productive than a lengthy text exchange #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:22 |
| MarketingMusing | @rsidneysmith A3 Text not to be understood but rather to not be misunderstood…. Make it concise, but clear. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:22 |
| rsidneysmith | @LizFurl That’s good! I don’t get many either. But, I collaborate in @asana with clients and they’ll see when you update a project.#prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:22 |
| Christine_Chen6 | A3 It’s harder to gauge “tone” or “voice” over text. This creates miscommunication. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:22 |
| rsidneysmith | @LizFurl It has that same feeling of being live in a messaging/chat environment. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:22 |
| theBrookeHaney | @rsidneysmith so much can be lost in translation of a text or email. Depending on the topic IRL/phone may be the best option. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:22 |
| IsaPinaud | A3 Texting makes it harder to keep a conversation thread, i.e. if you close a conversation accidentally on whatssapp #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:22 |
| DTNEtiquette | > RT @MarketingMusing: @rsidneysmith A3 Text not to be understood but rather to not be misunderstood…. Make it concise, but clear. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:23 |
| rachelloumiller | RT @Christine_Chen6: A3 It’s harder to gauge “tone” or “voice” over text. This creates miscommunication. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:23 |
| alphaefficiency | @IsaPinaud where are you from? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:23 |
| rsidneysmith | RT @MarketingMusing: @rsidneysmith A3 Text not to be understood but rather to not be misunderstood…. Make it concise, but clear. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:23 |
| theBrookeHaney | @rsidneysmith … Unless GIFs or emojis are options.Kidding.#prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:23 |
| alphaefficiency | “@rachelloumiller: A1. Texting is not very professional, IMO. Email or call. #prodchat” do you agree? – text works very well for us | 5/2/2015 01:23 |
| IsaPinaud | A3 Texts are short (e-mail should be that way, but that is not the point) you tend to think less about your texts than your email #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:24 |
| rsidneysmith | @VinceSkolny @Christine_Chen6 Hi, Vince! Good to see you on #prodchat! | 5/2/2015 01:24 |
| rsidneysmith | @alphaefficiency Hi there, Bojan! How’re you doing today? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:24 |
| IsaPinaud | @alphaefficiency Venezuela 🙂 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:24 |
| rsidneysmith | @rachelloumiller @MarketingMusing I hear ya. But I see the potential for texting/messaging to be productive. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:24 |
| Christine_Chen6 | @rsidneysmith @VinceSkolny Yes hi Vince!!! So glad you can join us tonight =) #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:25 |
| rsidneysmith | @rachelloumiller @MarketingMusing Just as email and IM was once new to people, same goes for texting/messaging. 🙂 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:25 |
| bojandordevic | @rachelloumiller @MarketingMusing texting my clients and my bods all the time. Depends who your client is #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:25 |
| rsidneysmith | @rachelloumiller @MarketingMusing I just haven’t been as early adopter as Patrick about it in business life! 😛 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:25 |
| VinceSkolny | @Christine_Chen6 Hi, Chris. #prodchat @rsidneysmith | 5/2/2015 01:26 |
| rachelloumiller | True 🙂 MT @bojandordevic: @rachelloumiller @MarketingMusing texting my clients and my bods all the time. Depends who ur client is #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:26 |
| LizFurl | @rsidneysmith @asana yeah, that can be tough. Immediate accountability whether you like it or not #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:26 |
| rsidneysmith | @IsaPinaud I like that in WhatsApp you can email yourself the conversation afterward. Then I delete the thread so it’s clean! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:26 |
| alphaefficiency | @rsidneysmith participating on #prodchat again! | 5/2/2015 01:27 |
| rsidneysmith | @alphaefficiency Glad to have you back, as always! 🙂 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:27 |
| rsidneysmith | @bojandordevic @rachelloumiller @MarketingMusing Yes, age, technographics, expectations set, and even cell coverage in the area! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:28 |
| IsaPinaud | @alphaefficiency It depends on your job and clients. I’ve had to use texting sometimes, but I prefer e-mail for initial contact #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:28 |
| alphaefficiency | This is very vibrant #prodchat tonight! | 5/2/2015 01:28 |
| rsidneysmith | Join us on 2/28 at 12p ET / 9a PT for our next ProductivityBookGroup .org discussion, “Happy Money!” #prodchat http://t.co/VwthaRUxxF | 5/2/2015 01:29 |
| rsidneysmith | So what are some other challenges you face when texting/messaging? Personal as well as professional? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:29 |
| IsaPinaud | @rsidneysmith That is the reason I prefer whatssapp #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:29 |
| rsidneysmith | A3: I know one big problem is that I feel compelled to respond but typing on my tiny phone all day is cumbersome. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:29 |
| rsidneysmith | Q4: Do you use MMS (pictures, video or audio) in your communications? Professionally? How? #prodchat http://t.co/DWW3q1qmhn | 5/2/2015 01:30 |
| alphaefficiency | .@rsidneysmith our whole business works on iMessage and Google hangouts. Ubiquitous and searchable. Bloodline of communication #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:31 |
| rsidneysmith | @IsaPinaud I just really wish they (@WhatsApp) like @viber and Wire had desktop apps! I don’t like tiny touchscreen keyboards! LOL #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:31 |
| alphaefficiency | RT @rsidneysmith: Q4: Do you use MMS (pictures, video or audio) in your communications? Professionally? How? #prodchat http://t.co/DWW3q1qm… | 5/2/2015 01:31 |
| LizFurl | @rsidneysmith A4: I do it personally quite often, but never professionally. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:31 |
| mcraegj | .@rsidneysmith All of the above. Time and place for everything! #prodchat One size doesn’t fit all. | 5/2/2015 01:31 |
| rachelloumiller | RT @rsidneysmith: Q4: Do you use MMS (pictures, video or audio) in your communications? Professionally? How? #prodchat http://t.co/DWW3q1qm… | 5/2/2015 01:31 |
| mcraegj | @rsidneysmith @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp @Viber @whatsapp does have desktop #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:32 |
| DTNEtiquette | I respond to client emails on my mobile reminding myself it’s an email not a text – know your audience! – #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:32 |
| Christine_Chen6 | A4 I find that using @movystream to communicate is great. Video messaging with clients is awesome (no time restraint) #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:32 |
| rsidneysmith | A4: I have found that practicing foreign languages with my friends abroad is awesome in @WhatsApp because you can send audio msgs. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:32 |
| IsaPinaud | A4 I use pictures to send my clients updates on logos, paintings, etc #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:33 |
| alphaefficiency | A4 @rsidneysmith Using images, especially apps like @TinyGrab, @skitch and @droplr for instant screenshots #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:33 |
| alphaefficiency | .@rsidneysmith @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp @Viber Google hangouts on desktop, mobile and tablet #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:33 |
| rsidneysmith | @mcraegj @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp @Viber URI please?! 😛 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:34 |
| mcraegj | @rsidneysmith @WhatsApp Yeah that’s great! And @wechat you can translate #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:34 |
| rsidneysmith | @IsaPinaud I bet that’s really great so that your graphic design clients can see all the visuals quickly and easily! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:34 |
| rsidneysmith | @mcraegj @WhatsApp @wechat Oh cool! I didn’t know about the translation function in WeChat! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:35 |
| IsaPinaud | @rsidneysmith Exactly! They see the advancement and feel important because they are part of the creation process 🙂 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:35 |
| IsaPinaud | RT @alphaefficiency: .@rsidneysmith @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp @Viber Google hangouts on desktop, mobile and tablet #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:35 |
| IsaPinaud | @mcraegj @rsidneysmith @WhatsApp You have just made my night Gary! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:36 |
| mcraegj | @IsaPinaud @rsidneysmith @WhatsApp Ooooh, you’re welcome! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:37 |
| alphaefficiency | Thanks and welcome for all the new followers from #prodchat ! | 5/2/2015 01:37 |
| rsidneysmith | @IsaPinaud @mcraegj @WhatsApp Exactly! But how do you “scan the code” to log in? Odd. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:37 |
| IsaPinaud | @rsidneysmith I love this idea! Thanks! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:37 |
| rsidneysmith | @Christine_Chen6 Good to see you, Christine! Have a great rest of your day! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:37 |
| rsidneysmith | @alphaefficiency @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp @Viber Yes, I’m a heavy use of Google Hangouts for many things. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:38 |
| rsidneysmith | @alphaefficiency @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp But the mobile app has been sluggish lately. Not sure why. I hope it resolves itself soon. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:38 |
| mcraegj | @rsidneysmith @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp Go to your app on your phone select menu > whatsapp web #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:39 |
| rsidneysmith | Q5: What are some ways in which texting/messaging is better than other comm. mediums? #prodchat http://t.co/rti2R96lsX | 5/2/2015 01:40 |
| rsidneysmith | @mcraegj @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp Okay, I’m having a dunce moment. I’m on iOS and I have “Settings” and I doesn’t see “scan?” #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:41 |
| alphaefficiency | @rsidneysmith @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp on which platform are you? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:42 |
| rsidneysmith | A5: Speed of communication. It’s short by its nature, so it pushes you to be succinct. I like that about texting, esp. w/ family. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:42 |
| LizFurl | @rsidneysmith A5: Instant connection, more ease in tone — just quicker and easier in general #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:42 |
| IsaPinaud | A5 It’s more personal, it’s instant, and you can send media faster. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:42 |
| MarketingMusing | @rsidneysmith A5 for me, SMS/messaging gets a faster response than email and the quickest path to a response is more productive. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:43 |
| alphaefficiency | RT @rsidneysmith: A5: Speed of communication. It’s short by its nature, so it pushes you to be succinct. I like that about texting, esp. w/… | 5/2/2015 01:43 |
| rsidneysmith | @alphaefficiency @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp Well, I have both iOS and Android. But, the sluggishness is most prevalent on iOS. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:43 |
| mcraegj | @rsidneysmith @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp Make sure you have the latest version of the app #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:43 |
| rsidneysmith | A5: For me, it also makes sure I keep brevity and clarity top of mind when typing in text, similar to Twitter. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:44 |
| MarketingMusing | @LizFurl completely agree. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:44 |
| rsidneysmith | @mcraegj @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp Okay, I installed the latest update today. I’ll play with this after the #prodchat! 😛 Thanks! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:44 |
| alphaefficiency | @rsidneysmith @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp got no sluggishness here. Use it daily on iphone 6+ #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:46 |
| rsidneysmith | @alphaefficiency @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp Different networks, cell coverage, phones and more because of my work travel schedule. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:47 |
| rachelloumiller | RT @rsidneysmith: A5: For me, it also makes sure I keep brevity and clarity top of mind when typing in text, similar to Twitter. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:47 |
| rsidneysmith | @alphaefficiency @IsaPinaud I imagine you have much more control over your connectivity than I do most workweeks. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:47 |
| rsidneysmith | @mcraegj @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp Web is not available for iPhones. 🙁 I’ll try with my Android later. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:49 |
| rsidneysmith | Q6: What are ways you can increase productivity with texting/messaging apps personally and professionally? #prodchat http://t.co/6b3Rt4X4jB | 5/2/2015 01:50 |
| rsidneysmith | A6: I have several automated texts that I get from @IFTTT and @Zapier that are lifesavers! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:50 |
| alphaefficiency | @rsidneysmith @IsaPinaud got #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:50 |
| rsidneysmith | NOTE: This is a smorgasbord question for texting/messaging #productivity; what questions do you have? What other issues, tips? #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:51 |
| rsidneysmith | @mcraegj @IsaPinaud Actually, “Android, Windows Phone 8.0 and 8.1, Nokia S60, Nokia S40 Single SIM EVO, BlackBerry and BB10” #ProdChat | 5/2/2015 01:52 |
| alphaefficiency | A6 @rsidneysmith can’t imagine a world with powerful chat apps. Try @slackhq and #glipteam for team conversation. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:52 |
| rsidneysmith | @mcraegj @IsaPinaud They chose all of those over iOS! LOL. #ProdChat | 5/2/2015 01:52 |
| rsidneysmith | A6: I also have Google Calendar SMS message me for important calendar events. Really helpful! #ProdChat | 5/2/2015 01:53 |
| mcraegj | @rsidneysmith Then you will love Google Now – it just keeps getting better. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:55 |
| MarketingMusing | @rsidneysmith interesting. i just have an alert set for the calendar event. #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:55 |
| rsidneysmith | @mcraegj Oh, I love Google Now. I use it all the time. 🙂 On both Android and iOS. #ProdChat | 5/2/2015 01:55 |
| IsaPinaud | A6: Personally-Turn off the phone Professionally-Learn to e-mail the way you text i.e. KEEP IT SHORT AND TO THE POINT 🙂 #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:55 |
| zaheenhafzer | RT @rsidneysmith: @mcraegj @IsaPinaud @WhatsApp Okay, I’m having a dunce moment. I’m on iOS and I have “Settings” and I doesn’t see “scan?… | 5/2/2015 01:56 |
| rsidneysmith | @MarketingMusing I have certain calendars that have events (conferences and such) that I don’t want on my normal calendar. #ProdChat | 5/2/2015 01:56 |
| rsidneysmith | @MarketingMusing I like the text messages because I forward those by email to my assistant to book flights, etc. #ProdChat | 5/2/2015 01:56 |
| rsidneysmith | @MarketingMusing I couldn’t do that with a phone-based alert. #ProdChat | 5/2/2015 01:57 |
| MarketingMusing | @websuccess currently i’m in #prodchat and soon moving to #mobilechat. Thus, I’m chatty. You? | 5/2/2015 01:57 |
| rsidneysmith | @IsaPinaud Sage advice, Isabel! :)) #ProdChat | 5/2/2015 01:57 |
| rsidneysmith | ICYMI: Join us on 2/28 for ProductivityBookGroup .org discussion, “Happy Money!” #prodchat http://t.co/TxV1YcukqS | 5/2/2015 01:58 |
| rsidneysmith | After #ProdChat, head on over to #MobileChat where they’re discussing Mobile Travel Apps! :)) | 5/2/2015 01:58 |
| IsaPinaud | RT @rsidneysmith: @IsaPinaud Sage advice, Isabel! :)) #ProdChat | 5/2/2015 01:58 |
| rsidneysmith | Next #ProdChat: Feb. 11, ‘15 – “Birthdays & Gifting Tracking”! Have a great week, #productivity enthusiasts! http://t.co/1lmAsyx98r | 5/2/2015 01:59 |
| MarketingMusing | RT @rsidneysmith: After #ProdChat, head on over to #MobileChat where they’re discussing Mobile Travel Apps! :)) | 5/2/2015 01:59 |
| RedeApp | RT @rsidneysmith: After #ProdChat, head on over to #MobileChat where they’re discussing Mobile Travel Apps! :)) | 5/2/2015 01:59 |
| MarketingMusing | @rsidneysmith thanks Ray for the shout out! #prodchat | 5/2/2015 01:59 |
| rsidneysmith | Thanks #productivity enthusiasts! Join us again! Check out the transcript in the next day or two: http://t.co/s0HvS2BBNL #prodchat | 5/2/2015 02:00 |
| websuccess | @MarketingMusing Always chatty! #mobilechat #ProdChat | 5/2/2015 02:00 |
| IsaPinaud | RT @rsidneysmith: Next #ProdChat: Feb. 11, ‘15 – “Birthdays & Gifting Tracking”! Have a great week, #productivity enthusiasts! http://t.co/… | 5/2/2015 02:00 |
| IsaPinaud | Goodnight #prodchat !! As always thanks to @rsidneysmith for hosting 🙂 | 5/2/2015 02:01 |