Hey there.
Welcome to Basecamp.
My name is Kimberly and I’m part of the team at 37signals
here to help you understand how Basecamp works,
even more importantly, how it can work for you.
Basecamp is extremely customizable
and we have customers all over the world using Basecamp
to manage a variety of projects from software development
and web design to marketing projects and nonprofit work.
No matter what industry you’re in
or what projects you have on your plate,
Basecamp can help you stay organized
so your to-do list files
and communication stay in one place.
I like to say it turns chaos into calm,
so you can do your best work.
Now I’ve been using Basecamp for more than a decade.
Before working here, I owned an event planning company
and I used Basecamp to manage the hundreds
of tasks involved in my clients’ events.
So I know firsthand
how Basecamp can help when you have a lot on your plate.
I’m really excited you’re giving it a try.
Let me point out a few things
that will help you get started.
The Hey! menu at the top of your screen,
that’s like your Basecamp inbox
and it’s where any new notifications will show up.
Just look for that little dot
and it means there’s something new for you to see.
Over the next few weeks, our team will pop in a few times
to share some tips as you’re getting started.
On your home screen, you’ll see two projects.
One is an example of
how a project could look once it’s underway, go ahead
and click around, make updates
and gather inspiration for
how you might set up your own projects.
The other project on your home screen is called Getting Started.
Under Learn the Basics.
There’s a detailed to-do list, which will take you
through the different areas of Basecamp,
work through the checklist, step by step,
or find the topics that are most relevant to what you need.
Either way, you’ll have your work under control in no time.
Your Getting Started Project also has some Basecamp
documentation, and we’ve given you easy access
to our educational videos and our support page.
And speaking of support, our team is
with you everywhere in Basecamp.
Just click on that little question mark on the bottom right
corner of your screen to search through our guides.
And if you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for,
reach out to our team directly.
Let us know where you’re getting stuck
and a real person will write you back.
On behalf of all of us at 37signals, thanks
for giving Basecamp a try and let us know how we can help.