How to Make An Appointment with Toolie

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Making an appointment is quick and easy. You need an email address and a credit card or PayPal account to confirm the appointment. Most appointments are approved automatically; those that are not are marked in the description.

1. Choose from one of the following categories to see the services available and make your selection from the list below.
   
   
• Internet Business Consulting
  (if you're just getting started online). Complete descriptions of all the services Toolie offers can be found at www.ToolieNetBiz.com (opens in a new window).
  
  
• Website and Blog Coaching
  (if you've got sites or want to start new ones). Toolie has several plans for one-on-one coaching that you can select. For blog customization, see Software Installation Services.
  
  
• Social Media Services
  (if you're not sure how to get started). Toolie can help walk you through the setup of Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts, and even install feeds on your websites and blogs.
  
  
2. Choose the length of time to devote to your appointment. Some services have a specfic duration; with some you can choose to spend anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours at a time with Toolie. If you're not sure what to choose, click the Live Chat icon to chat with Toolie, or (if she's not available) to send email with a list of things you want to cover. Toolie will respond promptly with a suggested length of time.
   
   
3. Select an appointment time. The system will display about 1 week of available time slots. To move forward in time, click the double-arrows button next to the name of the month in the right sidebar.
   
   
4. Complete the form with your name, email address, a message containing the list of topics you want to cover, and your phone number, then click Request Appointment.
   
   
5. Pay for your appointment. Look for the Appointment Request email from ToolieCoaching.com. Unless the service appointment is manually approved, you should shortly afterwards receive the Appointment Confirmation email. In that email, if there is a Pay After Scheduling button, click that button to pay for the appointment.
   
   NOTE: If you have a Coupon Code, use it in the shopping cart on the Order page (where you put in your credit card). Look FIRST for the Coupon Code box on the right, enter the code and then Click Apply!
   
   You'll immediately see your discount. Then complete the rest of the form as usual.
   
   You will receive an email receipt immediately after payment.
   
   
6. Add the GoToMeeting appointment from Toolie to your calendar. Toolie will review your appointment and send you a GoToMeeting invitation containing a link to join the online meeting at the appropriate time. Save the information and link in your personal calendar.
   
   
7. Enjoy your coaching time! To join your meeting, click the GoToMeeting link about 5 minutes before your session begins. There is a little bit of software that needs to install, so allow it to continue. You and Toolie will be able to see each other's computer desktops and work together on your websites and blogs. To hear the audio for your GoToMeeting:
   
   
• Use your computer headset with microphone (recommended). The GoToMeeting call quality is excellent, and there are no telephone toll charges to use the built-in audio service. You definitely need the headset though; you can pick one up at a major office supply store for around US$25. Here is the set that Toolie uses:
  Plantronics .Audio 355 Stereo Headset - Wired Connectivity - Stereo - Over-the-head.
  See also: Plantronics .Audio 470 USB Headset - Over-the-head
  
  
• Dial in by phone using the conference numbers in the GoToMeeting invitation. If you have a telephone headset, that will leave your hands free to work on the computer. Using a speakerphone is not a good idea; there is usually too much echo and background noise to have a comfortable conversation.

If you need to reschedule your appointment, you can log back into the appointment system. If you did not set up a password, click the Forgot Password link, and the system will send one to you so that you can adjust the appointment time.

Let's get started!