With the advancement of technology, more and more companies have shifted to a work from home set-up. Now that we’re experiencing the coronavirus outbreak, this seems to be the most viable option.

The most important question is: How do you create a work from home set-up and how do you gain from it?

At RumbleTalk, we see the needs of individuals and professionals not that familiar with a work from home arrangement. So, if you want to know more about creating one, then continue reading for some useful tips.

1. Setting up a dedicated space

Before you can actually start working from home, you need to set-up a workspace or even a home office. This is where you transition to daily chores to work mode.

If you work on your bed or living room, you’ll see that you’re not that productive. You feel sleepy or don’t have the energy to work. Then, you’ll find yourself binge-watching Netflix series.

When creating your workspace, the best tip we can give you is to keep it minimized. Only put the essentials in your workspace such as your desktop/laptop, notepad, pen, and organizer.

If you haven’t tried this kind of workspace yet, always note that less is more. The basic pieces of furniture you need will be a sturdy table and a comfortable chair. Other knick-knacks can wait after work.

TIP: Always keep your workspace clean and decluttered.

2. Adopt a schedule

Thinking that work from home means more time to sleep? No. Of course, you can schedule to work late if you’re a freelancer. However, if you just shifted from an office to your home, you still have your work hours.

Yes, you don’t need to take that long to make yourself presentable in the morning and forget the daily commute. That’s already a plus to your sleeping hours. But, it’s better if you have a routine.

Just like working in an office set-up, you can schedule your work hours rather than changing schedules according to what time you wake up.

This is the struggle with working from home. As an individual, it’s hard to find the balance between responsibility and freedom. There are time trackers and project management tools that you can use.

Your office and management are also factors to consider. If they give you freedom, don’t abuse it. Meet your deadlines and check-in with your co-workers and manager from time to time.

3. Stay out of social media sites

Yes, you’re itching to go to Facebook or Twitter. We get it. Sometimes work is boring. However, that will be a negative impact on your productivity.

When working from home, sometimes you don’t know when to stop. If you really want to check your social media, then do it on your break time. Instill it on your mind that you still have work to do. Social media checking can wait at the end of the day.

We all need a break now and then, especially with the things happening now. But still, be thankful if you have work since others don’t have the same opportunity.

4. Creating a work from home set-up with PayConnect

Now that’s all discussed, we can talk about how you can create a work from home set-up. If you don’t have a company you work for, then this is perfect for you.

As PayConnect is RumbleTalk’s solution to gaining income, you can use it for work as well.

PayConnect lets you add paid access to your chat. There are two kinds of paid access.

• limited paid access
• subscription

These two differ in how customers can enter your chat. Limited paid access lets you charge customers via an entrance fee. They can enter for a few minutes or even a month. This depends on you as the chat owner.

Subscription is a paid access chat that lets customers have longer chat access times. This comes in the form of a subscription fee from months to years. Again, this depends on the chat owner.

If you’re interested in how you can collect donations and private payment requests, you can read all about our products here.

Want to step up your work from home game? If you’re an advisor/counselor or a professional with the ability to work online, you can check out expert’s chat. It’s also listed in the blog linked above.

With the expert’s chat, you can conduct one-on-one private chats with multiple people simultaneously. If the chat owner is not around, the person on the other line cannot start a conversation.

Also, other chatters cannot see how many people are active or who are active. As the chat owner and admin, only you can see the other chatters. This is why it only acts as a private chat.

Anyone with a RumbleTalk account can use this. So, if you want to take advantage of these features, then create a RumbleTalk account.

If you want to get connected with us, visit us on Facebook or Twitter. We can answer your questions there. Want to reach us through email? Then, feel free to contact Support.

Here at RumbleTalk, we have different products that we offer. From group chats to moderated chats, there’s always a product that’s the one for you.

RumbleTalk was established in 2012. It has been years since we launched. Therefore, there are already lots of new products since then.

So, why don’t we check them out? You might find the perfect product that you can use.

The different products of RumbleTalk

1. Group chat

RumbleTalk started with a group chat only. Group chats are social chats that you can use for different websites.

The primary use of a group chat is to stay connected with your members. In a group chat, you can send public messages to everyone.

Private messaging is also available. However, there are three options that a chat owner can choose for private messaging.

• Everyone can initiate a conversation with everyone.
• Only administrators can initiate conversations.
• Everyone can initiate conversations with administrators only.

In private messaging, users can hold one-on-one audio and video calls. Also, admins can request private payments from other users. Let’s talk about that in another paragraph.

2. Expert’s chat

As the name says, the expert’s chat is designed for experts or professionals in their respective skills.

The expert’s chat functions as a one-on-one chat only. The admin is the only one who’ll see the other active members of the chat.

If the admin is not active or around, the members of the chat cannot initiate conversation. Only the admin can initiate conversation in an expert’s chat.

Like the group chat, chat owners can also add paid access to the expert’s chat. We will talk about that in a bit.

3. Moderated chat

A moderated chat is a chat that lets admins pre-approve messages before they get sent out. This means that members of that chat cannot instantly send messages.

Every message is screened by an admin. So, it’s up to the admin whether it is approved or not.

Moderated chats are great for big events, conferences, or Q&As. That’s why we also call it Q&A mode.

4. RumbleTalk’s InChatPay and PayConnect

In all of the chat types above, you can add InChatPay and PayConnect. These act as paid access or in-chat payments.

There are two categories surrounding payments:

• InChatPay
• PayConnect

Firstly, InChatPay refers to donations and private payment requests. For donations, as long as it’s active, anyone can donate in the chat.

For private payment requests, only the admin can ask for payments from another user. Non-admin users cannot ask other users or admins for payments.

On the other hand, PayConnect refers to adding paid access to your chat. This can be in the form of an entrance fee or a subscription fee.

When you add an entrance fee, users can enter your chat from minutes to months.

When you add a subscription fee, users can enter your chat for a month or a yearly basis. In turn, you create a membership chat where only certain users have access to your chat.

So, which RumbleTalk product do you like best?

From all the products shown above, what clicks to you the most?

If you’re a website owner, the group chat might be the perfect product for you. You can chat with your followers and connect with them.

Are you a professional or a guru in your field? You can use the expert’s chat to chat with clients. It’s a one-on-one conversation so privacy will not be an issue for both parties.

If you’re going to use the chat for an event or a conference, then you should go for the moderated chat. It’s useful to approve messages before they get sent out. So, you can make sure the no spam or hateful messages are sent in the chat.

If you’re an entrepreneur or a small-business owner, then you can ask for donations or private payments via InChatPay. By adding RumbleTalk’s PayWall, you save your customers the hassle of going out for bank transactions.

Each product has a different use and target. They may have overlapping features, but there’s something unique in each one.

Want to know more about RumbleTalk’s features? Check out our blog or our features page to know more.

With the implementation of social distancing and self-quarantine by the government, how can you stay in touch with your friends and loved ones? You don’t have a choice but to practice social distance as you cannot break the rules or risk other people’s health.

However, we all know that it’s not easy to stay at home. Especially if you’re an extrovert, you’re used to seeing people at work or hanging out with your friends.

The coronavirus news and circumstances have been draining all of us, mentally and physically.

In times like these, we’re grateful to have social media and chat platforms. If this had happened years ago, we wouldn’t be blessed with such advanced technology.

Through social media and chat platforms, we can stay connected virtually.

Therefore, here are a few ways in which you can use a group chat to stay connected.

1. Check up on your friends and family through messages

By setting up a group chat, you can chat with your family members, relatives, and friends. Think of your friends and family who might be quarantined alone.

Check up on them once in a while so they don’t feel like they’re battling this crisis alone. If they’re feeling extra lonely, you can then move on to video calls if they want some virtual company.

2. Virtual company through audio and video calls

Eating alone? Or maybe you’re in different cities and you just miss someone far away? Then, call your friends or family. You might be eating in different parts of the world, but you can still eat at the same time.

This will make both parties feel more secure and happy that you’re in this together.

Another example would be on video calling on special occasions. Because of the virus, you cannot celebrate or party like normal. Video call on a special occasion and celebrate by talking or hanging virtually.

The best way you can celebrate is when you’re surrounded by your friends and loved ones.

3. Host a watch party

Are you familiar with watch parties? You can host one via social media or through a minisite. Watch your favorite YouTube series or shorts and talk about it in your chat.

When you’re at home, you can feel a bit lonely and weary. This way you won’t feel bored because of the repetitive days. You still find ways to have fun with everyone.

4. Create a virtual event (maybe a parody on social distance)

Do you know that there’s another use for your minisite? With it, you can create your own virtual event. Think of it as broadcasting yourself to others.

For that, you can use YouTube Live. Link it on your minisite, and voila! You’ve created a virtual event.

Invite your friends and family to watch your event. Also, chat among yourselves and use it as entertainment. You’re mixing it up by putting yourself out there and not moping at home.

5. Share selfies and videos

Getting bored at home? Share some wacky photos of yourself or cute videos for a change! Invite your friends and family to do the same.

If you start, then there’s someone who will reply and keep the chain going. It’s a nice change of pace than just being gloomy all day.

In addition to that, you can also send motivational posts or links for someone else to read. There’s no limit to sharing fun and helpful information. It’s always best to be prepared and make daily chores bearable.

Surviving the social distance

Social distance is not a problem if you have social media and a group chat. You can try lots of things you haven’t tried since you had your chat. Like the examples above, you might just want to host a watch party or hold a virtual event.

In these times, remember that you’re not alone. The world is witnessing this pandemic together. Together we fight.

If you’re feeling lonely, don’t hesitate to reach out to someone. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

Create your group chat today.