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You gain control, responsiveness, and you professionalize the experience from the very first minute.\" Joy Grand, Marketing Manager, Digitevent\n",[141,144,148],{"start":142,"end":143,"type":49},3,19,{"start":145,"end":146,"type":147},20,194,"em",{"start":149,"end":150,"type":49},196,240,{"type":152,"url":153,"alt":154,"copyright":8,"dimensions":155,"id":158,"edit":159},"image","https://images.prismic.io/digi-www/Z_Tw23dAxsiBwbzM_Frame4-3-.png?auto=format,compress","Comparison table of check-in app features with their concrete benefits for events.",{"width":156,"height":157},1200,687,"Z_Tw23dAxsiBwbzM",{"x":39,"y":39,"zoom":40,"background":41},{"type":44,"text":161,"spans":162,"direction":28},"A concrete example: client evening with an attendance app",[163],{"start":39,"end":74,"type":49},{"type":51,"text":165,"spans":166,"direction":28},"For a client evening bringing together 250 guests, a company chose to use a check-in app. The result? Check-in ran without any line, with guests scanned in under 5 seconds. Live tracking let organizers start the opening speech as soon as the expected attendance threshold was reached.\nThe event thus began under the best conditions, and the company's brand image came out stronger.\nFinally, exporting the data via an Excel attendance list made it possible to precisely analyze participation and fuel post-event actions (thank-you messages, follow-ups, lead segmentation, etc.).",[167,170],{"start":168,"end":169,"type":49},9,45,{"start":171,"end":172,"type":49},510,534,{"type":44,"text":98,"spans":174,"direction":28},[175],{"start":39,"end":176,"type":49},61,{"type":51,"text":178,"spans":179,"direction":28},"It all starts with subscribing to an event management solution like Digitevent. Guests register online, then receive a QR-code access pass in a confirmation email.",[180,183],{"start":181,"end":182,"type":49},21,74,{"start":184,"end":185,"type":49},164,201,{"type":51,"text":187,"spans":188,"direction":28},"On the day of the event, staff use touch tablets or smartphones to scan QR codes or search for names.\nThe system automatically updates the attendance list, providing real-time access control.",[189,192,195],{"start":190,"end":191,"type":49},46,79,{"start":193,"end":194,"type":49},141,189,{"start":196,"end":197,"type":49},202,232,{"type":51,"text":199,"spans":200,"direction":28},"You can also add secondary checkpoints with specific access restrictions based on guest type: press, VIP, partners, etc.",[201],{"start":202,"end":74,"type":49},30,{"type":44,"text":204,"spans":205,"direction":28},"What criteria for choosing the right check-in app?",[206],{"start":39,"end":207,"type":49},53,{"type":51,"text":209,"spans":210,"direction":28},"To make the right choice, look for a solution that is:",[],{"type":212,"text":213,"spans":214,"direction":28},"list-item","Intuitive: quick to learn for teams, even non-technical ones.",[215],{"start":39,"end":168,"type":49},{"type":212,"text":217,"spans":218,"direction":28},"Multi-device: compatible with smartphones, tablets, iOS, and Android.",[219],{"start":39,"end":220,"type":49},14,{"type":212,"text":222,"spans":223,"direction":28},"Customizable: badge editing, automatic SMS at check-in if you want to direct a guest or alert your staff to a VIP's arrival, multi-user access, filtering by guest type.",[224],{"start":39,"end":225,"type":49},15,{"type":212,"text":227,"spans":228,"direction":28},"Secure: GDPR compliance and, ideally, ISO 27001 certification.",[229,230,235],{"start":39,"end":168,"type":49},{"start":231,"end":232,"type":75,"data":233},52,75,{"link_type":77,"url":234,"target":79},"https://www.digitevent.com/en/blog/iso-27001-certification-data-security",{"start":231,"end":232,"type":49},{"type":212,"text":237,"spans":238,"direction":28},"Analytics: export of attendance data, attendance rate, and no-show rate.",[239],{"start":39,"end":240,"type":49},10,{"type":51,"text":83,"spans":242,"direction":28},[],{"type":44,"text":244,"spans":245,"direction":28},"What environmental impact?",[246],{"start":39,"end":247,"type":49},29,{"type":51,"text":249,"spans":250,"direction":28},"The check-in app helps reduce the carbon footprint of events.\n It notably allows for:",[251],{"start":56,"end":252,"type":49},69,{"type":212,"text":254,"spans":255,"direction":28},"Eliminating paper lists and pre-printed badges.",[256],{"start":142,"end":257,"type":49},32,{"type":212,"text":259,"spans":260,"direction":28},"Better anticipation of flow: less congestion, less logistical stress.",[261],{"start":55,"end":262,"type":49},35,{"type":212,"text":264,"spans":265,"direction":28},"Using recyclable badges or digital display materials.",[266],{"start":267,"end":262,"type":49},17,{"type":212,"text":269,"spans":270,"direction":28},"Flexibility in case of last-minute list changes",[271],{"start":272,"end":129,"type":49},26,{"type":51,"text":274,"spans":275,"direction":28},"Adopting an attendance app means combining operational efficiency with environmental responsibility.",[276,279],{"start":277,"end":278,"type":49},12,36,{"start":280,"end":281,"type":49},51,111,{"type":44,"text":283,"spans":284,"direction":28},"Conclusion",[285],{"start":39,"end":240,"type":49},{"type":51,"text":287,"spans":288,"direction":28},"The check-in app profoundly transforms the way you welcome your attendees. Faster, more reliable, more environmentally friendly, it helps you deliver a professional welcome experience while centralizing data to analyze your event performance.",[289],{"start":290,"end":291,"type":49},181,217,{"type":51,"text":293,"spans":294,"direction":28},"It becomes an essential building block of any modern event organization, whether it's a seminar, a client evening, or a large trade show.",[295],{"start":267,"end":296,"type":49},83,{"type":51,"text":298,"spans":299,"direction":28},"What if you took action?\nWith Digitevent, discover a reliable, intuitive check-in app designed to smooth every step of your attendee journey.",[300,301],{"start":39,"end":257,"type":49},{"start":302,"end":303,"type":49},37,47,"news",[306,320],{"primary":307,"items":316,"id":318,"slice_type":319,"slice_label":8},{"seo_title":308,"seo_meta_descriptions":312},[309],{"type":51,"text":310,"spans":311,"direction":28},"Check-in app: welcome your attendees quickly",[],[313],{"type":51,"text":314,"spans":315,"direction":28},"Discover how a check-in app streamlines registration, reduces lines, and improves the experience at your professional events.",[],[317],{},"seo$51b667ee-002a-4b29-9684-0ce7ed4905e8","seo",{"primary":321,"items":326,"id":381,"slice_type":382,"slice_label":8},{"title":322},[323],{"type":324,"text":104,"spans":325,"direction":28},"heading3",[],[327,337,346,355,370],{"question":328,"answer":333},[329],{"type":330,"text":331,"spans":332,"direction":28},"heading4","How does a check-in app work?",[],[334],{"type":51,"text":335,"spans":336,"direction":28},"It relies on digitizing the guest list. Each attendee receives a QR code scanned at the entrance via a tablet or smartphone, or is found by name to instantly confirm their presence.",[],{"question":338,"answer":342},[339],{"type":330,"text":340,"spans":341,"direction":28},"What are the advantages over paper?",[],[343],{"type":51,"text":344,"spans":345,"direction":28},"Time savings, fewer errors, a more modern image, and immediate access to attendance data.",[],{"question":347,"answer":351},[348],{"type":330,"text":349,"spans":350,"direction":28},"Can the tool be customized?",[],[352],{"type":51,"text":353,"spans":354,"direction":28},"Yes. You can add your logo, customize badges, send automated messages, and manage different types of access (e.g., speakers, VIP, etc.).",[],{"question":356,"answer":360},[357],{"type":330,"text":358,"spans":359,"direction":28},"Is it secure?",[],[361],{"type":51,"text":362,"spans":363,"direction":28},"Absolutely. It is essential to choose an app that complies with GDPR. 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