Group chats are great for talking and terrible for deciding. Here is what goes wrong and what to do instead.
Decisions get buried
The one message with the final time scrolls away under memes and replies.
Quiet people don't answer
In a chat, the loudest voices decide. A vote gives everyone an equal say.
Nobody knows the headcount
RSVPs in a chat are hard to count. LockInStep tracks who's going, maybe or out, plus guests.
Time and place are separate fights
Polls usually only ask about time. LockInStep asks about when and where together.
Nothing lands on the calendar
LockInStep sends calendar invites once it's locked, so people actually show up.
Keep the chat, add the link
You don't have to leave your group chat. Just drop the LockInStep link in it.
Questions
What is LockInStep?
LockInStep is a free web app for planning get-togethers. You pick an activity, invite one person or a whole group with a single link, and everyone votes on the time and place. Once it's decided, everyone can add it to their calendar.
Is LockInStep free?
Yes. Every feature is free and there is no credit card. Guests never need an account.
Do my friends need to download an app?
No. LockInStep works in any phone or computer browser. Guests tap your link, add their first name, and vote. You can add LockInStep to your home screen so it opens like an app.
How does LockInStep find a time that works?
Connect Google or Outlook and LockInStep only offers times you are actually free, inside the hours you like for that activity. Friends vote yes, maybe or no on each option and the best time rises to the top.
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