{"id":1105,"date":"2020-03-16T04:19:42","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T04:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staytouch.com\/blog\/?p=1105"},"modified":"2022-03-18T07:11:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T07:11:29","slug":"4-smart-ways-to-exchange-and-manage-contacts-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.staytouch.com\/blog\/4-smart-ways-to-exchange-and-manage-contacts-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Smart Ways to Exchange and Manage Contacts in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Even with multiple contacts platforms and social media networks today, it can be tough to exchange and manage contacts in a way that builds lasting bonds. If anything, these platforms are contributing to feelings of overwhelm, Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), and detachment. <\/p>\n

So, how do you grow your network at conferences, seminars or in-house meetings for lasting benefits?<\/p>\n

1. Keep the human touch in it<\/h5>\n

You probably know by now that the key to maintaining rapport with your connections is to remember their personal details from when you meet.<\/p>\n

You are busy. It is easy to forget who you met, when, why, and how. <\/p>\n

You might forget the context in which you met, who introduced you, what you discussed, what the connection said impressed them and wanted to follow up on, and so on.<\/p>\n

And that can mean losing touch with people that could have helped build you up.<\/p>\n

To keep those details at your fingertips, you can use a popular yet free mobile app such as StayTouch to take video, text, audio, and photo notes so you can remember those details. <\/p>\n

Incredibly, the app will also help you see who you haven\u2019t contacted for a while, set meetup reminders, and schedule upcoming meetings so you won\u2019t miss a chance to grow a resourceful network.<\/p>\n

It exchanges contacts wirelessly, so you won\u2019t have your hands too full with embarrassing business cards to make a firm handshake to take things to the next level with your new connections.<\/p>\n

2. Choose the best way to manage contacts across platforms in 2020<\/h5>\n

You probably have a bunch of contacts spread among your Google, Microsoft, Apple, and social media accounts. How overwhelming that can get.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a better way to drop the overwhelm.<\/p>\n

Consolidate contacts.<\/p>\n

Build a master contacts database. <\/p>\n

How do you do that?<\/p>\n

The best way to organize contacts in 2020 is to pick the best contacts app. <\/p>\n

With a good contacts management app, you don\u2019t have to worry about duplicating contacts everywhere, not being able to sync among contact lists, and being unable to keep all contact databases updated at any time.<\/p>\n

Download a mobile app such as StayTouch to help you keep your important connections with a call, text, or email message. <\/p>\n

The best part is StayTouch automatically updates your contacts to the most up-to-date when a person in your list changes their details. If you change yours, your network will get notifications and automatic updates, too.<\/p>\n

That is helpful, especially nowadays when many people are changing jobs, roles, and even careers. With StayTouch you can still reach them whenever you want with their new contact details. <\/p>\n

3. Separately manage personal and business contacts in one place<\/h5>\n

Feel like there\u2019s not enough time in a day these days?<\/p>\n

One study showed Americans are working for around 47 hours a week.<\/p>\n

About 21 of the workday goes to entertainment, news, and social media. <\/p>\n

So it is easy to find you’ve mixed up personal and professional communications.<\/p>\n

To protect your reputation, use a smart contacts management app for Android and IOS that can let you create different profiles for the separate lives you have\u2014so you can easily and safely switch from one conversation to another without leaving the app. <\/p>\n

4.Get a smart contacts manager<\/h5>\n

Consider these cold facts:<\/p>\n