Include calendly links in sales outreach: YAY or Nay?

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Inspired by @nuvo's answer on a previous discussion:

> What we see on our sales side is, that a lot of people especially in Germany still do not want to click on a link to schedule a meeting. 
[...] Therefore, in outbound we often do not send a calendly link anymore but instead just propose some time slots or ask the client to propose 2-3 time slots :).

See comment: https://cards.producthunt.com/cards/comments/1881111?v=1

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Now, I would like to get some quantitative data on this 🧑‍🔬

I'm personally unsure how much I can integrate Calendly in my scheduling flows.
E.g.:

- Yay. Using Calendly in a typeform to make it easier for people to talk to me if they have a request

- Nay. Avoiding Calendly when talking to investors (avoid power move) OR when doing candidate interviews (not a great candidate experience IMHO)

What do you think?

Sandra Idjoski · Accepted Answer

I know some people don't like it, but I personally prefer a calendly link over other options when someone reaches out.

Easy, simple and I can see what time works best for me instead of rearranging my schedule for something.

When it comes to prospects, I've heard from multiple people that it has a negative effect on the response rate.

The only time I use it is when I'm communicating with someone who is in a completely different time zone and I can't figure it out based on the information I have. (Location on LinkedIn one place, company based in another, currently studying in a third location)

Max Schmitt · Answer

I always avoid sending Calendly links when I want something from somebody. I feel like it's kind of rude, similar to sending voice messages on WhatsApp

Richard Poelderl · Answer

@sandra_idjoski unknown timezone is actually where calendly shines. No calculation of time zones necessary and especially it reduces rescheduling.

Include calendly links in sales outreach: YAY or Nay?

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