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Boomerang for Outlook

Score10 out of 10

4 Reviews and Ratings

What is Boomerang for Outlook?

Boomerang for Outlook is an add-in for Microsoft Outlook that aims to enhance email productivity and efficiency, according to the vendor, Baydin, Inc. It offers a range of features designed to assist individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises in managing their emails more effectively. These features include:

Scheduled Email Delivery: According to the vendor, users can schedule emails to be sent at a later time without the need to keep their computer on.

Follow-up Reminders: Users can set reminders for emails that have not received a response, helping to ensure important communications are not overlooked.

Email Tracking: The vendor claims that Boomerang for Outlook allows users to track email opens and clicks, providing insights into the effectiveness of their emails.

Calendar Availability Sharing: Users can share their calendar availability with others, even if they do not use Outlook, facilitating easier scheduling of meetings and appointments.

Read Receipts: According to the vendor, users can add read receipts to their emails to see when and how often they are opened, providing visibility into recipient actions.

Click Tracking: Boomerang for Outlook reportedly enables users to request click tracking, allowing them to identify which links in their emails recipients click on.

Respondable Feature: The vendor states that Boomerang's Respondable feature provides users with real-time suggestions for writing more actionable emails.

Inbox Pause: Users can pause their inbox, reducing interruptions and enabling them to focus on important tasks, as per the vendor.

Recurring Email Scheduling: Boomerang for Outlook allows users to schedule recurring emails for tasks such as bill reminders or weekly reports, according to the vendor.

Mobile-friendly Calendar Sharing: Users can share their Outlook calendar availability in a mobile-friendly format, making coordination and scheduling easier, as stated by the vendor.

Categories & Use Cases

Boomerang for Outlook is a Productivity Enhancer

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use a number of features to help keep my email organized. From scheduling emails to go out (so it’s during the recipients work hours) to helping to schedule meetings seamlessly, and possibly most importantly, setting reminders so emails I need to respond to don’t get lost in my inbox.

Pros

  • Calendar availability
  • Scheduled emails
  • Reminders

Cons

  • I haven’t really thought about a feature that I’d like added.

Return on Investment

  • I can’t distill it down to a number but in general my productivity is higher when using it regularly.