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April 14, 2011

Convore – Group Instant Messaging

Conference calls are so 2010. Today’s modern meetings are all about utilizing technology to get more done in less time, which is where Convore comes into play. The group instant messaging system makes it easy for friends, colleagues, and teammates to chat online in real-time. Convore users can invite their friends to become a part of their private groups, or join public groups based around an interest in specific topics like music, TV, or technology.

Sign in with your Twitter or Facebook account to get started with Convore. If you’re joining for work-related reasons, then click “create new group” and invite your colleagues to jump in on the action. When new users sign on and join your group, they’ll be able to post messages in the chat area that anyone can respond to. Each group page shows a list of all the conversations going on. Click on a particular conversation to see a log of everything that’s been said. You can reply directly in regard to a specific comment or leave a new comment at the bottom of the thread. Comments show up instantly in a format that looks similar to an instant messaging log, and Convore tracks what’s being said even when you’re not online so you can quickly catch up on the conversation the next time you log on.

When you make a group private, other Convore users have to ask for approval before they can join and see what’s being said. Public groups, however, can be easily found by searching for specific keywords or browsing through categories. Join as many or as few groups as you want on Convore. For groups of friends and individuals looking for new ways to connect online, Convore offers limitless opportunities.

Practical Uses:

  • Plan a group vacation without wasting time with endless emails and phone calls
  • Set up a conference meeting with remote workers
  • Chat with other people who are interested in technology or computers
  • Share photos and private information with family members in a secure setting

Insider Tips:

  • Any group can be made public or private
  • Convore can send an email notice every time a new topic is created for a group
  • View the “Mentions” section to see every time your username has been mentioned on the site
  • Give stars to particular comments you enjoyed reading

What we liked:

  • Convore offers an easy way for groups to communicate privately
  • Users can easily see who else is signed on at any time
  • Public groups are a fun way to meet people who share common interests
  • Communicating through Convore is a quicker process than email

What we didn’t like:

  • When groups have too many members it can be difficult to keep up with everything that is being said

Alternatives:

Company Info:

  • Launched: February 2011
  • Privately Held
  • Headquarters: San Francisco, California
  • Founded by: Eric Florenzano, Eric Maguire, and Leah Culver
  • Web site: http://convore.com

Costs:

  • Free

Comments

  1. Wow! In the end I got a web site from where I can actually obtain valuable data concerning my study and knowledge.

  2. joe dimon

    Just FYI: Many interesting news on group messaging apps can be found on messaging-apps.com

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