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Google me this?

Most of us have heard about Google 411.

You can call 1-800-goog-411 and for free you can get information on businesses including addresses, phone and even get them to email you a map. This is a great service.

I was reading www.varbuzz.comand there was a post about Texting Google so I thought I would give it a try and I love it! If you want to read the post see: http://varbuzz.com/google-411/

The idea is that you set up a contact in your address book (on your cell) I called my simply Google. And add the SMS text message 466453

Then you text with a name and a zipcode and hit send.

Within a few seconds you will get a response with the name phone number etc. With my blackberry I just hit highlight the number and hit send….

No more calling information and no additional cost (if you have a text plan).

I just tried "My Charlottesville Agent" and guess who shows up?

I hope you found this useful. I think it is just plain fun!!!

Charles McDonald

Associate BROKER at RE/MAX Assured Properties, Licensed to sell Real Estate in Virginia

(main) 434-515-1585 (cell) 434-981-1585 (fax) 866-527-9526

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Posted by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald on 10/23/2009 09:22 AM

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20 Comments on Google me this?

OCT

I already have Google 411 but haven't used it in a while thanks for the reminder

I love reading great pot. Thanks for making it RAIN!!!

Charles,

I read about it, forgot about it, and your post this morning is a good reminder! Thanks!

Mike in Tucson

ToulaRosebrock.com Hi Charles:

Thanks for the info!

Always helpful stuff...

Charles...

I DO find this useful!

Featured in the Group "Whacked!!!"

Charles, great stuff as usual! Have a great weekend.

Very, Very cool, Charles. I had heard of it before but never used it...now Google is in my database so I can access it when I need to, thanks!!

Wow, now that is pretty amazing. Is it just something like, "standard text messaging rates apply" with no extra fee? I like this!

OCT

What will the people at Google think of next? This is definitely one of the most helpful posts I have read on Active Rain all week!!!

Thanks alot Mr McDonald!

OCT

I am going to try this. The voice recognition system I have used for info has a terrible time with my voice. Thanks

Charles, sounds like a good tool, I'm off to try it out.

Charles this sounds like a useful tool, bookmarked for review later.

Awesome find! Can't wait to try it!

OCT

Thanks for the info it will help me I am sure. I use 411 at least 6 times a month.

shelton

OCT

Charles, I've been trying out several Google aps and have been impressed by several for their ease of use!
Make this a great week,
Paul

Charles, great information. I love when we get great information to share. This deserves a feature in RE/MAX Active Rain Bloggers.

OCT

Thanks Charles, I never knew about this. I've bookmarked it to come back when I'm not so tired.

NOV

Wow, thanks for this blog post, Charles...this will come in handy if I ever need the 411 on a business without doing a Google Search! I'm re-blogging this. :)

Leilani

NOV

Great tip, Charles! Thanks!

Hey Charles...no hiding anymore Google will find you..Thanks for the Great Tip :O))

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