Here\u2019s what that looks like in practice. <\/p>\n\n\n
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Clear communication is the foundation of effective teamwork and high productivity. Here\u2019s how to use Pumble to keep information easy to access and follow as well as save time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organize conversations with channels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use Pumble\u2019s channels<\/a> to structure communication by departments, projects, and topics. This way, discussions stay grouped in one place and are easy to follow,<\/strong> instead of getting scattered. <\/p>\n\n\n Channels can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n All conversations and files shared<\/a> in channels remain accessible to both current and future users, thanks to Pumble\u2019s unlimited message history<\/strong><\/a>. This helps teams stay aligned without losing important information over time.<\/p>\n\n\n To stay focused, you can leave channels related to completed projects or ones you\u2019re no longer involved in, and mute channels<\/strong> you only occasionally need, like non-work related ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep communication organized<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Much like you would organize your desk in an office, Pumble lets you shape your digital workspace <\/strong>to fit how you work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Channels and direct messages<\/a> can pile up quickly. To keep everything neat and easy to navigate, you can group them in custom sections<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, you can put channels for team updates and announcements under one section to make sure you check what\u2019s important every day. <\/p>\n\n\n You can also organize direct messages based on your teammate\u2019s positions. For example, you can create a section for channels for developers, so you know who to reach out to when you need dev support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To further declutter your sidebar, you can choose to display only channels with unread messages<\/strong>. You can also decide which sections you want visible at the top of your sidebar<\/strong>, like threads<\/a>, direct messages, mentions and reactions<\/a>, etc. This way, your workspace stays focused and you only see what\u2019s relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n Make communication simple and effective. Get things done easily. Try Pumble by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n\n Staying in the loop and reading all updates in your team chat app<\/a> can help you feel more connected, especially when working remotely. But it can also easily become a source of distraction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Customizing your notification preferences<\/a> in Pumble is a great way to stay focused. <\/strong>When used properly, this feature can act as a powerful deep work<\/a> enabler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of being constantly interrupted, you can manage what you want to be notified about<\/strong> and decide what deserves your attention. This also includes setting custom notification schedules that match your working hours, which is especially handy if you have teammates working across different time zones<\/a> and want to protect your work-life balance. <\/p>\n\n\n You can also set different notification preferences on your desktop and mobile apps, customizing how you\u2019re notified on each device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For deeper focus, enable the Do not disturb<\/strong> option to pause notifications during focused work sessions. This will help you concentrate on your priority tasks and let your coworkers know whether you\u2019re available. <\/p>\n\n\n Additionally, you can personalize notification sounds for messages and calls to further tailor alerts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Good communication supports both effective collaboration<\/a> and follow-through. With the right setup in Pumble, you can keep work moving, involve the right people, and make sure tasks don\u2019t get overlooked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For faster decision-making and improved collaboration, move conversations with external collaborators away from long, slow email threads and into your Pumble workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The guest access feature<\/a> allows you to invite partners, contractors, interns, or clients<\/strong> and give them limited access to your company environment.<\/p>\n\n\n Guests can either be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, you can add guests directly into specific channels based on the project they\u2019re involved in. That way, all insights and feedback will be shared in that one space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, you can create a dedicated channel for all external collaborators, where everyone can share updates and progress reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from channel limitations, you can also decide how long a guest has access to your workspace<\/strong>, choosing between 3 options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you receive a lot of messages during a busy day, you can\u2019t reply to everything immediately. But, what happens if an important message gets buried and you forget about it later? <\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s where Pumble\u2019s message reminders<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can select any message and set a time to be notified about it later<\/strong>. Pumblebot will notify you about the message at the chosen time. <\/p>\n\n\n For example, if someone sends you a message assigning you a task but you\u2019re in the middle of another high-priority item, you can set a reminder for later in the day when you have time to respond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This helps you stay on top of your work<\/strong> without missing important follow-ups or leaving messages unresolved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Never miss a task again<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Staying connected as a team goes beyond day-to-day tasks. Pumble helps teams maintain a sense of belonging and connection, no matter where individual members may be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While being engaged and productive at work is important, team connection also relies on informal interactions and non-work-related conversations. These usually happen naturally in an office, but, in remote settings, they require a bit more intention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can enable this by creating dedicated channels for socializing. Some examples include #running, #music, #tv_and_movies, #lunch, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n These channels are usually public and open for anyone to join, making it easy for employees to connect over shared interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Creating these spaces helps teammates get to know each other<\/strong> beyond tasks and projects and makes communication feel more natural<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Build stronger team bonds on Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Work doesn\u2019t always happen at your desk, especially in remote and distributed teams<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With Pumble\u2019s mobile apps<\/a>, you can stay connected no matter where you are<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All the core features you use daily are also available on Pumble\u2019s iOS<\/a> and Android<\/a> apps, so you can keep up with discussions and jump in when needed. <\/p>\n\n\n For example, you can quickly send a voice message<\/a>, hop on a video call<\/a>, or check in on a conversation while you\u2019re away from your computer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n This makes it easy to keep up with team communication, even when you\u2019re on the go<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pumble by CAKE.com is an all-in-one team communication and collaboration tool designed to bring the measurable business impact of a connected workplace to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a digital HQ<\/a> for teams, Pumble enables continuous alignment<\/strong> across teams by serving as a single source of truth for your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using Pumble helps reduce scattered discussions, avoid misunderstandings, and eliminate time wasted looking for important information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Altogether, this creates a more structured and connected way of working that improves team morale<\/strong><\/a> and efficiency<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Channels](\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Channels-in-Pumble-18.12.27.webp\")
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Customize your sidebar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Communication made easy<\/h2>\n
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Improve accountability and collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Connect with external partners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Stay on top of tasks with reminders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Establish stronger team connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Create social channels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Stay connected with mobile apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Build a more connected way of working with Pumble by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n