Codeless mobile app building platform for events & training
4.8/5 (49 avaliações)Guidebook is a do-it-yourself development SaaS that facilitates the building of iOS and Android apps without the need for coding skills. Supported by online and mobile tools, the platform focuses specifically on “guide” apps across a range of use cases. Event organizers can build apps for trades shows and conference attendees, while universities and colleges, venues and Enterprise business employers can create similar solutions in just a few steps. Guidebook offers a selection of app templates that can then be customized to carry features and branding, using a WYSIWYG drag and drop builder.
Session schedule data and lists can be imported in bulk to populate content, before apps are sent to Guidebook’s online publishing queue. Apps can then be refreshed and updated, while interactive components include social feeds, live polls, surveys and maps for keeping users engaged. Real time updates ensure rapid content refresh rates, with metrics and feeding back analytical insights into app usage. A centralized content repository is then followed by more advanced “full service” features such as a custom icon library and SSO/SAML support. In addition, Guidebook’s companion iOS and Android app provides cached access to published guides, schedules, to-do lists and interactive maps whether on or offline.
Vantagens
Something that I liked most about this software is the scalability and the ability to update in real time. I cannot tell you how much this saved us during orientation trainings for our student staff when I was a Resident Director. We had instances where rooms were changed at the drop of a hat, or lunches/sessions were altered on start or end times and being able to update their schedule within the Guidebook app saved us and prevented catastrophe of having to let everybody know by word of mouth or e-mail; which none of our student staff would check during orientations. For scheduling snafus like this, it really saved the day with the real time updates and made everything seem seamless and like it was running smoothly, even if on the back end planners were running around like a bunch of crazy chickens.
This was really great for CRM integration too which was important to us for tracking/data purposes.
With syncing and list creations too, you can really impact things big time. For example, we could use this for student events and track ROI for our programs/budget, and also look at new leads for potential future programs with vendors or groups on campus. The possibilities are all there, and you can really customize this to fit your needs.
Desvantagens
Pricing was really dicey for us as we had limited budget for large training groups. You have the options for self versus full service to kind of play around with. Unfortunately with budget cuts we weren't able to sustain using this. With the full service you can control branding which is AWESOME though, so if you have need for that it's really something to consider!
Significantly reduce printing costs and paper usage. Allow individuals to plan better. Send updates in a timely fashion. Allow users to interact with each other.
Vantagens
I have used guidebook for a few years now. Most of my usage experience has come as a conference attendee. I no longer need to get tree-killing printed conference schedules (unless I am presenting, then I want a copy)!
The tool is very easy to use in most situations. You can create a registration/check-in for folks, put in guides, schedules, reminders, and push notifications to users.
I have explored using it for my own office as well, and had worked with guidebook to set up a trial. I thought the tool was very useful for our work (University - training undergraduate student staff), however, the price was a little too high for the extent to which this product would have been helpful, so I decided not to go through with this.
Desvantagens
The schedule explore can be a little clunky, it will not keep your place at times, randomly refresh itself, etc. The search feature can be your best friend if you know what you are looking for, because the organization system is not designed for any specific context, which means that while it is good for many different uses, it leave a little to be desire in each specific context.
Guidebook was the first time that we switched from a paper program for participants to an electronic app. It has brought our company's events into the 21st century and truly improved the experience of our event participants. Not only that, but it is a great improvement for those who have to create these guides for participants. My current supervisor had to create these paper programs and she always tells me how much she hated it! For me, it is wonderful to build technological skills and actually have fun creating this service for our participants.
Vantagens
The ease of use! Everything is very straight forward and even if I don't know how to do something, the support team responds in record timing. I enjoy the customization and easy drag and drop features. I also love the ability to copy content from one guide to another to save time on building.
Desvantagens
Sometimes there are small glitches that cause me to have to reload the page, but nothing crazy. Any issues that arise are totally normal (nothing is 100% perfect) and are resolved quickly. I do wish that the sponsor cards could be copied to the next guide as they are usually the same.
When I began working with Guidebook in 2012, they were a new company and I was new to the event app world. Needless to say, I had many questions over the years. Each and every question was quickly answered by Guidebook's support team. At no time was I made to feel that I was asking a foolish question. Their professionalism and service exceed most companies I have worked with during my career as a meeting planner.
Vantagens
The Guidebook event app continues to grow and become more valuable to my attendees. Each year something new is added creating more value. The interactive social feed allows attendees to connect with each other. Pushing out notifications enables me to draw attention to key events during our conference. Evaluation of our educational sessions provided immediate feedback to our presenters.
Desvantagens
At times there are features I wish were present like being able to jump to a certain letter in the alphabet when listing presenters. However, when I suggest these be added in future updates, I receive positive replies. I also have disliked what seems to me to be a continual change in the interface where the app is built. While it is intuitive and easy to use, the look seems to change too often for me.
Love Guidebook. Simple, easy, effective. And great customer service.
Vantagens
We love using Guidebook. It's so simple to teach other editors as well as edit myself. Even though the layout is simple, it's still easy to get creative and intentional with.
Desvantagens
With we had more control of layouts. An easier way to put in static maps as PDF files would be great too,
SELF SERVICE = $5 per device
300 attendees expected: Estimated price = $1,475
500 attendees expected: Estimated price = $2,470
699 attendees expected: Estimated price = $3,470
FULL SERVICE = Starts at $3500 per device, contact for quote.
• Guidebook is a cloud-based mobile app building platform offering unlimited rebranding and customization options to deliver event, visitor and school campus guides, plus apps for Enterprise-level employee engagement.
• Core features include a codeless development model, leveraging a drag and drop builder, customizable UI templates, bulk schedule data import and rapid online publishing.
• Engagement metrics and analytical insights allow builders to track the most used features within their apps with a view on optimizing attendee experience.
• Third-party integration options with existing CRM, event registration and marketing systems such as Salesforce, Veeva, Marketo, Aventri, Eventrbrite, MailChimp and more allow for seamless content data syncing.
• Guidebook mobile app for iOS and Android devices offers on and offline access to event guides, schedules, to-do lists, attendance lists and contact cards, plus the viewing of guides to popular public spaces such as national parks and airports.
Abaixo estão algumas perguntas frequentes sobre o Guidebook.
O Guidebook oferece os seguintes planos de pagamento:
A partir de: US$ 5,00/mês
Modelo de preços: Assinatura
Avaliação gratuita: Não disponível
SELF SERVICE = $5 per device
300 attendees expected: Estimated price = $1,475
500 attendees expected: Estimated price = $2,470
699 attendees expected: Estimated price = $3,470
FULL SERVICE = Starts at $3500 per device, contact for quote.
O Guidebook oferece os seguintes recursos:
Os clientes habituais do Guidebook são:
Autônomos, Grandes empresas, Empresas de médio porte, Sem fins lucrativos, Administrações públicas, Pequenas empresas
O Guidebook está nos seguintes idiomas:
Inglês
O Guidebook tem os seguintes planos de preços:
Assinatura
O Guidebook é compatível com os seguintes dispositivos:
Android, iPhone, iPad
O Guidebook se integra com os seguintes aplicativos:
Aventri, Eventbrite, Facebook, Google Calendar, Google Maps, Instagram, Mailchimp, Marketo, Twitter, Veeva CRM
O Guidebook oferece as seguintes opções de suporte:
FAQs, Base de conhecimento, Suporte online, Suporte por telefone, Tutoriais em vídeo
Overall if you have the budget for this product I would highly recommend it. It's a fantastic tool to use for small, large, or midsized events, and very easy to use on the back end to schedule and upload information, but also very user-friendly for those who will actually be attending and utilizing the app to move and shake with their schedules.