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    Google Keep

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Keep is a note-taking app launched by Google in 2013 and available free, providing a tool to capture text, images, video, etc.N/A

    Hugo - Meeting Notes Software

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AHugo was a connected meeting note-taking, management, and sharing app that Calendly acquired. The product is no longer available for sale.

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    Google KeepHugo - Meeting Notes Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
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    8.1
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    Google KeepHugo - Meeting Notes Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    We use it to post photos of a given area or circumstance, so there is never a question about the current appearance or the desired appearance, as the case may be. We also use it a lot for checklists. When items are needed, possibly from different locations, team members can check them off a shared list as they are acquired, so we can see what is still required and what has been acquired, and the person responsible can initial the checked-off entry.
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    I think it's important to understand that software recommendations do not come up casually during conversations with your friends so recommending it with no agenda is off the table. However, if someone asks me for tips on note-taking during calls my first priority would be OneNote because it just has more functionality and is usually built-in, meaning you don't have to search for anything online. The second priority would be Hugo though.
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    Pros
    Google
    • It's incredibly quick to load, it doesn't take long to pull up any note you have no matter how much information is in the note.
    • The ability to collaborate on a Google Keep note is also great! It allows for two or more of you to work on a project in one space.
    • I also love that I can color coordinate. I can make all my meeting notes one color, my personal notes another color and so on.
    • Enjoying the pinning feature that allows me to keep my important notes right at the top so I don't have to go searching for them when needed.
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    • Hugo - Meeting Notes Software removes ambiguity and uncertainty from discussions.
    • Participants from both inside and outside the organization can work together on agendas and minutes before and after the meeting.
    • The Hugo extension for Google Calendar may be used to arrange and follow up on meetings, both online and offline, as part of your Google calendar.
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    Cons
    Google
    • The iOS app sometimes gets into a state and doesn't update your notes (won't show new notes from other devices / computer), needs to be re-installed to resolve
    • Your notes take up space in your Google account's quota, though this is not very apparent at first - you have to keep an eye on what you are storing - huge pictures better not go in there
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    • Platform is pretty simple and we use basic; there are probably many features we have not yet realized exist
    • I don't think many other firms are using it, so can't use across the profession
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Google
    It does everything I need it to do. It is easy to organize and categorize what I need and what I want to see.
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    Usability
    Google
    They made it simple for anyone to use. There are no complicated steps involved to create a note, edit a note, or search for a specific item located in a note. They also made it simple to share it with others, making it easy to collaborate. Google kept it basic without a thousand "bells and whistles" to overcomplicate it.
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    Support Rating
    Google
    I gave this rating based on the ease of use, the simple functionality and how well it does at keeping my attention and helping me continue to use it and stay on track. The functionality mentioned before alongside the reminder functions and how it utilizes Google's powerful machine learning tech to better its software is remarkable.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    The main differential of Google Keep is its simplicity and efficiency for quick notes. I can draw on the card, put a photo, record audio if I can't write at the moment, in short, for everyday tasks, simple things, it is superior.
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    The quality of support is better with Hugo. Ease of use is also good with Hugo than when compared to Coda. Hugo met our requirements, so decided to choose it over Coda. It is easier to set up Hugo when compared to Coda and it saves a lot of time.
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • Quick note-taking and easy access to reminders reduce time wasted on forgotten tasks, improving efficiency.
    • Digital note-taking reduces the need for notebooks, sticky notes, and printed task lists.
    • Employees sometimes need to move notes to Google Docs for better formatting, leading to extra work.
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    • Closing acton logs to set clearer paths to business goals
    • Serves as good reference tool for important conversations that impact business objectives
    • Fosters easy collaboration within the organization
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