Well, since we all are trying to survive in this market.....no matter what real estate service we're providing, we all need to save money. I've created a list of some free services that I've used and some I haven't used.
Google Calendar - An online calendar that is easy to update, read, share, and access from any computer or your mobile phone.http://www.google.com/calendar
Tiny URL - Shorten a long URL into a tiny URL that will never expire. Free, easy, and useful service.http://tinyurl.com/
Ring Central - Virtual based phone and fax service that allows you to check messages and receive faxes via phone or email. Multiple phone service options serve businesses of all sizes. Toll Free and local numbers available.http://www.ringcentral.com
Active Words - Allows you to navigate your computer files and the internet even faster. Type "excel" into the toolbar and it will launch. Type the name of a folder or document, and it will open regardless of where it is stored. There are many useful, time-saving features available. http://www.activewords.com
Well, since we all are trying to survive in this market.....no matter what real estate service we're providing, we all need to save money. I've created a list of some free services that I've used and some I haven't used.
Constant Contact - Popular, user-friendly service that allows you to choose from many templates for e-newsletters and email campaigns or you can design your own with HTML. http://www.constantcontact.com
Free Conference Call - A free conference call service that allows up to 96 people on one call. There are other complimentary services available on the website, including call recording. http://www.freeconferencecall.com
VM Direct - Send video embedded in your emails or have live, streaming video on your website. VMDirect allows you to incorporate video to enhance your business practices. http://www.vmdirect.com
E-Fax - Send and receive faxes anywhere you have internet access - no fax machine needed. http://www.efax.com
Skype - A service that allows you to make and receive calls to ordinary phones on your computer. It is always free to talk with other Skype users, and rates are competitive for domestic and international calls. http://www.skype.com
Well, since we all are trying to survive in this market.....no matter what real estate service we're providing, we all need to save money. I've created a list of some free services that I've used and some I haven't used.
Toll Free Live - Toll free phone numbers and service options to suit businesses of any size. http://www.tollfreelive.com
IBackup - Online backup and storage for your computer files. Allows for sharing files with multiple users. http://www.ibackup.com
Audio Acrobat - Enables you to record and upload audio, video, podcasts, etc. Great for consultants, coaches and trainers. http://www.audioacrobat.com
Vertical Response - Many options for creating classy or flashy email campaigns. They only charge for the number you send, and have excellent customer service. http://www.verticalresponse.com
Jott - This free program allows you to make a phone call, leave a message for the chosen recipient, and automatically have the message transcribed and delivered to their email inbox. It's a great tool for leaving reminders for assistants, family, or yourself! http://www.jott.com
If you havent't explored Google.com lately, you are missing out on some very practical Web and PC based tools for your personal and business life. And no, this is not an ad for the company; Google doesn't need our help. But they can help you to do more than you might imagine. Visit www.google.com. Then select more and even more, from the menu at the top of the page, for a full list of their latest offerings. Most are free. Click any item for further facts and a direct link to the software itself. Below is part 7 of 7 googleware resources that are well worth investigating.
Google Web Accelerator, is an application that uses the power of Google's global computer network to make web pages load faster. Google Web Accelerator is easy to use; all you have to do is download and install it, and from then on many web pages will automatically load faster than before.
How does Google Web Accelerator work?
Google Web Accelerator uses various strategies to make your web pages load faster, including:
Sending your page requests through Google machines dedicated to handling Google Web Accelerator traffic.
Storing copies of frequently looked at pages to make them quickly accessible.
Downloading only the updates if a web page has changed slightly since you last viewed it.
Prefetching certain pages onto your computer in advance.
Managing your Internet connection to reduce delays.
Compressing data before sending it to your computer.
If you havent't explored Google.com lately, you are missing out on some very practical Web and PC based tools for your personal and business life. And no, this is not an ad for the company; Google doesn't need our help. But they can help you to do more than you might imagine. Visit www.google.com. Then select more and even more, from the menu at the top of the page, for a full list of their latest offerings. Most are free. Click any item for further facts and a direct link to the software itself. Below is part 6 of 7 googleware resoures that are well worth investigating.
Google Earth. Want to take a trip to see cities without leaving your home or office? Well, try Google Earth 4.3. You can see buildings in 3D faster and in more cities like Orlando, Munich, Zurich. Use the swoop navigation that takes you from outer space to street level and leap from one building to another. You can even go down your own street if you like.
If you havent't explored Google.com lately, you are missing out on some very practical Web and PC based tools for your personal and business life. And no, this is not an ad for the company; Google doesn't need our help. But they can help you to do more than you might imagine. Visit www.google.com. Then select more and even more, from the menu at the top of the page, for a full list of their latest offerings. Most are free. Click any item for further facts and a direct link to the software itself. Below is part 5 of 7 googleware resoures that are well worth investigating.
Photos. Picasa 2.7, Google's free photo management software has improved since I last used it around April 2006. You can use this PC-based program to find, organize, eliminate duplicates, rename and enhance the endless images populating your PC, especially if you upload photos to add to your website lisstings.
If you havent't explored Google.com lately, you are missing out on some very practical Web and PC based tools for your personal and business life. And no, this is not an ad for the company; Google doesn't need our help. But they can help you to do more than you might imagine. Visit www.google.com. Then select more and even more, from the menu at the top of the page, for a full list of their latest offerings. Most are free. Click any item for further facts and a direct link to the software itself. Below is part 4 of 7 googleware resoures that are well worth investigating.
Docs.Google Documents is a free Web-based word processor, spread-sheet, and presentation suite. Use it to create and share online with others by collaborating with clients, prospects, company personnel, and friends on proposals, renewals, or other projects.
If you havent't explored Google.com lately, you are missing out on some very practical Web and PC based tools for your personal and business life. And no, this is not an ad for the company; Google doesn't need our help. But they can help you to do more than you might imagine. Visit www.google.com. Then select more and even more, from the menu at the top of the page, for a full list of their labest offerings. Most are free. Click any item for further facts and a direct link to the software itself. Below is part 3 of 7 googleware resoures that are well worth investigating.
Email - everyone should have at least one gmail email account. The free version includes over 6GB of storage space plus archive and search capabilities that are accessible from any PC with a a Web browser. There is also a fee-based version with extra capabilities and support.
If you havent't explored Google.com lately, you are missing out on some very practical Web and PC based tools for your personal and business life. And no, this is not an ad for the company; Google doesn't need our help. But they can help you to do more than you might imagine. Visit www.google.com. Then select more and even more, from the menu at the top of the page, for a full list of their labest offerings. Most are free. Click any item for further facts and a direct link to the software itself. Below is part 2 of 7 googleware resoures that are well worth investigating.
Analytics. If you are still relying on an archaic hit counte to track your Web site's poplularity, then Google Analytics is ideal for you. It's a free and easy way to learn which of your pages are the most popular, the sources of your traffic, the search terms used to find you, and much more. To install it, you need a Google gmail account. Then simply paste in some HTML code (provided) onto each Web that you wish included in your stats. The resulting information helps you to better understand your Web presence and how to enhance your online popularity.
If you havent't explored Google.com lately, you are missing out on some very practical Web and PC based tools for your personal and business life. And no, this is not an ad for the company; Google doesn't need our help. But they can help you to do more than you might imagine. Visit www.google.com. Then select more and even more, from the menu at the top of the page, for a full list of their labest offerings. Most are free. Click any item for further facts and a direct link to the software itself. Below are 1 of 7 googleware resoures that are well worth investigating.
Street views. Imagine if you could conduct an initial insurance drive by inspection of a prospect's home or place of business without ever leaving your PC. It is possible by using Google Maps street view capabilitiy which is now availalbe in a growing number of cities and suburbs. Simply type in an address and click on the "street view" link (if it appears as an option). Then take a virtual walking tour of the area and view the exterior of the property itself. Also explore from the sky using the "satellite view" option or fire up Google Earth, a free standalone program, for an interesting variation.
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