How to Manage Appointments Online
Decide what you need in your appointment manager., Figure out what you will use to access your appointment manager., Determine if you would rather use a big-name service, a smaller-name service, or you don't particularly care., Search for an online...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide what you need in your appointment manager.
Do you primarily want a to-do list that happens to keep track of your due dates, or do you want an online calendar you can share with family members or coworkers so they avoid double-booking you? -
Step 2: Figure out what you will use to access your appointment manager.
Will you be using a computer, a tablet, or a smartphone? Do you want to connect with it through email, or would you rather use your web browser? , Do you want a service that can tie into one of your social media accounts, or would you rather keep it separate? Knowing this up front will help you in your search later. , Note that alerting others to your events often requires those other people to have an account with the service.
Task managers are often called "GTD" programs, for "Getting Things Done."
,, Most GTD programs and online calendars let you set up email reminders for events, letting you email yourself even a week in advance as a reminder, then again a few hours or minutes before the appointment.
Some let you arrange events by order of priority. , If you don't care for it or it doesn't fit what you're trying to do, try another online service. ,, -
Step 3: Determine if you would rather use a big-name service
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Step 4: a smaller-name service
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Step 5: or you don't particularly care.
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Step 6: Search for an online calendar or task manager that will work with the programs you'll use to access it.
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Step 7: Compile a list of those task managers that look like they'll fit how you manage your appointments.
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Step 8: Prioritize your list according to how well each program looks like it'll fit your needs.
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Step 9: Familiarize yourself with the features offered in the program you decide to try first.
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Step 10: Experiment with the scheduler.
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Step 11: Keep experimenting with various online schedulers and calendars as necessary until you find one that fits your needs.
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Step 12: Enjoy the ease of being able to keep track of all your appointments online.
Detailed Guide
Do you primarily want a to-do list that happens to keep track of your due dates, or do you want an online calendar you can share with family members or coworkers so they avoid double-booking you?
Will you be using a computer, a tablet, or a smartphone? Do you want to connect with it through email, or would you rather use your web browser? , Do you want a service that can tie into one of your social media accounts, or would you rather keep it separate? Knowing this up front will help you in your search later. , Note that alerting others to your events often requires those other people to have an account with the service.
Task managers are often called "GTD" programs, for "Getting Things Done."
,, Most GTD programs and online calendars let you set up email reminders for events, letting you email yourself even a week in advance as a reminder, then again a few hours or minutes before the appointment.
Some let you arrange events by order of priority. , If you don't care for it or it doesn't fit what you're trying to do, try another online service. ,,
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