A Real Time Saver
by Sally ~ May 12th, 2010. Filed under: creating new habits, creative-entrepreneur, Life Lessons, support, time management, time savers.
I have recently starting using Springpad and I love it! Since I have online businesses and do a lot of computer work, I am constantly finding resources, websites, and items I would like to save.
Well, my old method was to print things out. And depending on what it is, I still do. But I was getting buried in paperwork and then I had to file it! More work, more time, and more paper!
With Springpad, I can bookmark a site, or a page, or clip something, and save it online. I especially like that I can easily add tags so I can search or find it later.
Let me give you a couple of examples of how I use it. I might be working on a project, and come across a site I would like to explore later…because I’m trying to focus on the project at hand!….I can “spring it” and add appropriate tags and a description if I need it.
I have used it for creativity and time management sites, cool artists, craft or home projects, recipes, website designs I like to help me re-design my jewelry site, virtual assistants or affiliate partners, research for articles, and lots more.
If you are planning a trip, you may want to save several hotel sites, or siteseeing activity sites, restaurants, etc. that you can reference later without writing down all the information or printing it out.
SpringPad also has specific folders for books, recipes, wine, music, movies, businesses, contacts, etc. if you want to use those.
They have a button that you can drag to your toolbar that makes it really easy to just click and add the page or site you want to save.
Keep Track of Your Lists
I haven’t used this feature yet but you can also create lists such as shopping lists, task lists, or checklists.
Add Events, Coordinate with Google Calendar, and Set Alarms
You can add appointments, events, or set an alarm.
You can access your information from anywhere online. You can send other people your finds by email. You have an option on each entry to make it public or private.
You can access your bookmarks and lists from your mobile phone. And there is an IPhone app for it.
I may have to move into the 21st century and get an IPhone or Blackberry.
I haven’t even begun to explore all it’s uses but what I’m using so far is great.
If you have other ideas for how to use Springpad or use other services that you really like, please add a comment and share your experience.
May 21st, 2010 at 1:52 am
I have recently found SpringPad through my HTC Desire (app on Android Marketplace). Just working out best ways to use it but it is looking great so far. May even take over my love for Evernote
May 21st, 2010 at 6:40 am
HI Sally, I’m Lauren from Springpad. Thanks for the great review! If you or any of your readers have any questions on using Springpad, feel free to send me a message. lsleeper@springpartners.com
May 21st, 2010 at 7:49 am
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May 21st, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Lauren,
Thanks – I appreciate that! I did like someone’s comment that I saw on Twitter suggesting that you have a list on the different ways people are using Springpad.
May 21st, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Sharon,
Thanks for your comments – I have dabbled a little with Evernote but I’m finding Springpad is so easy to use since I have it right on the toolbar.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
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