Visitor log guides
Before choosing a solution, most companies have practical questions: is a visitor log required by law? How long should visitor data be kept? Is paper or Excel still good enough? We have collected our guides here, written in plain language and without unnecessary jargon, to help you get oriented before talking to us.
Are visitor logs required by law?
The legal requirements, GDPR context, and when it still makes sense to keep one anyway.
Read the guide ComparisonPaper, Excel or software?
The pros and cons of each option, with no bias toward any of the three.
Read the guide GDPRHow long should you keep visitor logs?
Data retention timelines for visitor records and best practices to follow.
Read the guide Buying guideHow to choose the right software
The 10 criteria to check before choosing a visitor management solution.
Read the guide Practical guideVisitor badges: what to include and how to create them
Content, formats, QR codes and a free generator for printing custom badges.
Read the guide Internal processesVisitor log vs employee attendance
Visitors, suppliers and employees are not registered the same way: who goes where.
Read the guide Pricing & costsHow much does visitor management software cost?
What drives the price, the hidden cost of paper and Excel, and transparent Cloud pricing.
Read the guide Safety & accessContractor and supplier site access
People who come to work are not ordinary visitors: what to log at the gate and what stays out.
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