Pingg

Pingg is a web based method to send online invitations. It can be used to send out invites for personal or business events. It provides users the option to send highly personalized invitations which are stylish and reflect the mood and personality of the user and his/her event. Its services are not restricted till the stage of invitation delivery alone but extend to managing follow ups, sending event reminders, addition to guests list and incorporating any last minute changes. It has a large number of design tools and a library which boasts of a collection of over two millions images and pre- designed cards. Users' invitations reach their guests by a variety of means including email, web, SMS, print or Facebook. Pingg calls it “Surroundsend”. Pingg stresses on being stylish and progressive. Their invitations reflect the same. A feature soon going to be added is the ability to online sell tickets for events and collect money through Paypal. It provides event reporting tools that make tracking of events easy and convenient. It also has gift/charity registry features wherein the guests can RSVP first and purchase gifts later on or donate gifts to some charity. Google maps can also be incorporated in the events homepage.

Pingg is a privately held company which was founded in January 2007. It is based in Newyork, USA. Lorien Gabel and Matt Harrop are the founders. It has not been very long ago when Pingg was launched but it is making people get up and take notice of it. The quality of graphics and images are attracting new users. Its popularity is on the rise. It promises to offer something new, different and exciting.

Although Pingg is just one of the many online invitation sending services, quality of its images and graphics and stylish designs differentiate it from the lot. Users can select invites from a wide range of designs made by professionals and in case they don't like anything already available, more images and photos can be bought by paying a small fee. The entire collection looks elegant and carefully chosen.

Pingg is one of the most beautifully laid out websites. The design of the invites is elegant and it seems that a lot of care has been taken to choose and include the designs. The interface is friendly. A white background has been used which looks soothing to the eyes. The text is simple and navigation through pages is very convenient. There are no annoying advertisements. In other words, pingg has a young a new look.

Getting started with Pingg requires one to go through a registration process. It is compulsory in order to send custom invites for professional and personal events. Though the process is slightly lengthy. It requires one to provide his/her first name, last name, email, gender, zip code, age, password, time zone etc. A confirmation code is then sent to the email address provided. Pasting that in the space provided completes the process and one is taken to his/ her home page where events can now be created and invites sent.

Pingg allows sending invitations through email and other event management services free of cost to its users. However, to avail advanced services like customized invitations, invitation printing, using photos from their library, contacting guests using SMS requires a fee.

Pingg is recommended to all those who are seeking a break from the clutter of online invite services. Pingg has style, attitude and a personality that reflects the mood of the occasion and the user. Pingg does not provide something very different in terms of services but it is the presentation that appeals to its users and makes all the difference. Therefore, it is recommended to those who prefer to plan parties in style and take great care of the design of their invites.

http://www.pingg.com/