Everyone manages their schedules differently. We all have unique lenses through which we view the world. At Cal.com, we understand this. This is why we've built calendar scheduling software that can be easily tailored based on each user's needs. One avenue of customization that we offer can be found in our app store, but another equally impactful set of options is our event-level settings. This means that every single bookable event that a user creates on Cal.com can be adjusted and dialed in based on the user's ever-evolving needs.
Unlimited features on the free tier
Most calendar scheduling products don’t offer that much to free users. They entice engagement with promises of efficiency but ensure that the features people need to access this aren’t available at scale.
This includes things like blocking free users from creating multiple bookings and limiting the number of essential integrations they can add. These arbitrary limits act like a glass ceiling that drastically limits the benefit of calendar scheduling. This isn't something that Cal.com users have to worry about.
When an individual chooses Cal.com instead of Calendly or TidyCal, they're protecting their freedom. We don't force users to limit themselves to a single availability schedule or active event. We don't control the number of calendar connections they can activate. We don't paywall essential features like monetization and analytics. Instead, we offer these features and more for free so that people can be independent masters of their own time.
Location is everything
It's sad to say, but many calendar scheduling products have forgotten that video conferencing isn't for everyone. Sometimes meetings need to happen in person; at other times, it's more appropriate for them to happen over the phone. Cal.com understands the importance of trusting the user. This is why we offer the ability to set up multiple location options, and we don't paywall group meetings. This means that you can use Cal.com to host old-school conference calls or consult with colleagues.
Five bookable event types using Cal.com's phone meeting feature
It wouldn't make sense for us to talk about how great our location options are, especially phone meetings, if we didn't provide a couple of examples of how they can be used. With this in mind, take a look at the scenarios below; you might be surprised at how timeless and impactful they are.
1. Prescription follow-ups
Regardless of whether you're a pharmacist or a doctor, prescription follow-ups are important. Using our phone meetings feature makes it easy to coordinate a quick check-in. This is a great way to ensure that patients are using their medication correctly.
It can also act as a preventative health measure, giving you an advanced heads-up if things aren't as they should be. In addition to this, it's also a simple way to enhance your relationship with patients by showing that you're reachable and care about their well-being.
2. Mentorship matters
Getting a job isn’t the easiest thing these days, and progressing can be challenging, especially if you don't have a mentor. Even once you've found someone to mentor you, either through a platform like Mentorship or IRL networking, coordinating a time to talk can still be complicated. This isn't the case, however, for anyone who uses Cal.com.
This is because Cal.com has features like dynamic meetings that only show time slots when both people are actually available. When you use the dynamic meetings feature, you're not locked into a specific meeting location or platform. This means that it works really well for organizing phone-based check-ins.
3. Insurance claims
Sometimes things happen, that's why we have insurance. That said, navigating an insurance claim isn't the easiest thing in the world. This is often something that people need just a little bit of support with. They don't necessarily need someone to fill out the whole form for them, but they might have a question or two.
Being able to ask this question without having to argue with a chatbot or wait on hold forever is something people appreciate. Businesses in the insurance industry can use Cal.com's phone-based meeting location in combination with features like instant bookings or round-robin scheduling to really wow their customers and stand out from the crowd.
4. Money matters
We all have bills to pay, that's why we have bank accounts. But sometimes we also have questions. While there's a lot that we can learn via Google, every now and then the internet is not enough. This puts cardholders in an awkward position: do they book an appointment for something they're pretty sure they don't need one for, or do they struggle due to a lack of essential info?
Phone-based bookings can help with this. No one wants to spend their time listening to Muzak and a looping reminder that the conversation they're about to have will be recorded for quality control. It's much nicer to just be able to book a time when a bank representative will call you back and answer your simple questions.
This is something that banks can offer if they use Cal.com, which comes with options for self-hosting. This means that you don't have to worry about essential client information accidentally being shared with a third party. When you self-host Cal.com, you have the best of both worlds: absolute control over data and security and top-class calendar scheduling.
5. Education
Time is valuable, especially when it comes to education. This is why bookable calendar scheduling software like Cal.com is a real game changer. It makes it easy for teachers, administrators, and parents to communicate without engaging in needless back-and-forth. Many parents can't afford to come to teacher-parent days—they're working three, sometimes four jobs simultaneously.
This doesn't mean, though, that they don't want to be part of their child's educational journey. Offering an option that lets busy parents book a quick call with school representatives to find out how their child is doing is revolutionary. It shows the parent that you understand that when they choose to work instead of attending a PA day, they're choosing what's best for their child.
As you can see from the examples above, phone-based meetings are adaptable, strategic, and accessible. Choosing to use the phone as a location for bookable events is a great way to reach more customers and stand out from the crowd.
It doesn't matter whether you're a large-scale business, a small sole proprietorship, or just an individual who wants to save time. When you make the choice to start using calendar scheduling software like Cal.com, you're setting both yourself and others up for success. Thank you for taking the time to read this article, and as always, happy scheduling!
