Getting Started with Meaningful
Meaningful is designed to help professionals easily manage and grow their networks by capturing the details that matter. Whether you’re a first-time user or want to maximize the app’s features, this guide will walk you through the essential steps to get the most out of Meaningful.
Table of Contents
- Download and Sign Up
- Sync Your Contacts
- How to Add and Organize Contacts
- How to Search and Recall Contacts
- Enhancing Your Network Value
- Security and Privacy
- Conclusion
1. Download and Sign Up
First, download the Meaningful app from the iOS App Store or sign up for the Android Playstore. Once installed, sign up using your email, phone number, or social media accounts to create your profile.
2. Sync Your Contacts
Meaningful lets you sync your existing contacts seamlessly. After signing up, go to Settings and click on “Sync Contacts” to bring all your saved phone contacts into the app. You can also manually add new contacts by clicking the Add Contact button.
How to Add and Organize Contacts
1. Add New Connections
When you meet new people, adding them to Meaningful is simple. Open the app, click the “Add Contact” icon, and fill in their information, such as name, company, phone number, and email address. You can also take a picture of their business card to speed up the process.
2. Leave Detailed Notes
One of the key features of Meaningful is the ability to leave notes for each contact. After adding someone, tap on their profile and use the “Notes” section to record where you met them, the conversation details, or even reminders for follow-up meetings. The app also supports voice notes, allowing you to quickly capture thoughts without typing.
3. Tag and Categorize
To keep your contacts well-organized, you can tag them by category—such as “Investor,” “Client,” or “Event.” These tags help you filter and find specific connections later when searching for people in your network.
How to Search and Recall Contacts
1. Contextual Search Feature
When trying to recall someone’s details, Meaningful allows you to search using context-based keywords. Can’t remember the person’s name? No problem! You can search by company name, industry, event name, or even specific notes you’ve left. This makes finding the right person in your network incredibly simple.
2. Use the 'Recall' Function
If you need a reminder of who a person is, Meaningful’s 'Recall' function lets you pull up their profile, complete with the notes and tags you’ve added. This is particularly useful before follow-up calls or meetings when you need to refresh your memory.
Enhancing Your Network Value
1. ‘What’s My Network Value?’ Feature
Meaningful’s unique feature, “What’s My Network Value?”, gives you an estimated value of your professional network. Simply load your contacts into the app, and we calculate a dollar amount based on the diversity and significance of your connections. Your network’s value can increase as you add more contacts, organize them with tags, and leave detailed notes.
2. Set Reminders for Follow-Ups
Don’t lose track of important relationships! In Meaningful, you can set reminders for follow-ups with specific contacts. Simply go to their profile and set a follow-up date. The app will notify you when it’s time to reconnect, helping you maintain strong relationships over time.
Security and Privacy
Your contact data and notes are stored securely in the app. We use encryption and privacy measures to ensure that your data is protected and accessible only to you. Meaningful takes your privacy seriously, and no contact data is shared with third parties.
Conclusion
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a sales professional, or anyone who values their network, Meaningful makes it easy to remember and manage your connections. From adding detailed notes to calculating the value of your network, every feature is designed to help you maximize your networking potential.
Download Meaningful today and take the first step toward building a smarter, more meaningful network!
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