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4 Essential Google Tools for Productivity and Online Dominance

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Second Self Virtual Assistance

4 Essential Google Tools for Productivity and Online DominanceCan you even imagine the web without Google?  It's a dominant force in our everyday online lives and using Google tools can help you immensely with your online presence.  They offer a wide range of apps and services that increase productivity, too.  And, did I mention that most of these tools are free to the general public?

 

Here's a list of some of the free tools you can get to help with your productivity and online dominance:

 

 

  • Google Analytics - If you haven't already set up your website(s) on Google Analytics, you're missing a great opportunity to see what is working and what isn't on your sites.  You'll be able to run overview reports showing how many visitors you've had  during a specific period of time, where they're coming from, their page engagement, bounce rate and a lot more.

 

  • Google Apps - Google offers a large selection of apps for businesses.  Google apps are more than just Gmail and the Google Calendar.  Google also offers Google Drive for storing your file in the cloud,  Google Docs which allows you to create and share documents in real time.

 

  • Quick Office - This Google app lets create and edit WORD docs, Excel and PowerPoint slides from your handheld device. Getting immediate access to your documents on your Android, iPad or iPhone frees you from having to be sitting at your PC.

 

  • Google+ Profile - Assuming you already have a Google + account, complete your profile with your contact information, photos and information about your real estate business.  Create links back to your website as well as the sites you are a contributor on such as Active Rain and your blog.  When you write a blog post, add a little blurb about it, add a link back to it and post.

 

There are so many more useful Google tools to help you be more productive get better online exposure.  And, since Google is the dominant search engine, it could pay dividends in the long run to use their products and services for your business.

 

Just for fun....If you're a foodie like me, you'll really enjoy Cooking with Google.  You can find recipes by typing either ingredients or categories into the search field.  Cooking with Google will instantly pull up tons of recipes for whatever recipes you're looking for.

 

Comments (22)

Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Kathy and Mary Ann - Here's a link to more information about Google Quick Office - https://support.google.com/quickoffice/answer/2986862?hl=en

Apr 09, 2014 01:58 AM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Pamela, thanks for the advice regarding some additional Google tools I can utilize to be more productive and earn more Google juice.

Apr 11, 2014 05:49 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

And, we all love our Google juice, don't we, Troy?  Have a great weekend!

Apr 11, 2014 06:33 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Apr 12, 2014 11:25 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

we have all become so technologically dependent...no one can imagine being "google-less" now !

Apr 12, 2014 09:54 PM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

This is just the post I need.  I am trying to become much more comfortable with google and all it has to offer.  I'm going to try out quick office today.

Apr 12, 2014 10:25 PM
Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

Yes, google has some great tools, and we use most of those mentioned. - Debbie

Apr 12, 2014 10:36 PM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

All great tools to have, that is for sure. Thanks.

Came over from Kathy's reblog.

Apr 12, 2014 10:55 PM
John Wiley
Fort Myers, FL
Lee County, FL, ECO Broker, GRI, SRES,GREEN,PSA

Pamela, thanks for the great suggestions. It seems there is always something more we can do to promote our services.

Make it a great day.

Apr 12, 2014 11:54 PM
Melissa Sall
Sulek & Dutton Real Estate - Saint Clairsville, OH
Realtor ~ Belmont County ~ Ohio

I wasn't familiar with Quick Office. Going to check it out now. Thanks for sharing! Great reminder to use these tools available to us. 

Apr 13, 2014 12:32 PM
Cathy Wolters
Wolters Realty & Property Management Company - Cocoa, FL
Your Brevard County Property Management Expert

Pamela, I didn't know about the Quick Office or the Cooking with Google. I am excited to check them out. 

Apr 13, 2014 01:13 PM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Sally and David - True.  When we're all trying get on and/or stay on page one of Google, using every opportunity they give us could just be a smart thing to do.

Apr 14, 2014 02:22 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Let me know what you think, Cindy. 

Apr 14, 2014 02:23 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Sounds like you're already on top of things, Debbie.  Maybe you can recommend other Google tools I didn't mention.

Apr 14, 2014 02:24 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Bobbie - Glad to see you.  Kathy is awesome.  I really appreciate her.

Apr 14, 2014 02:24 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi John - That's what we're all looking for, isn't it?  You have a great day, too.

Apr 14, 2014 02:25 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Melissa - Please let me know what you think of Quick Office.

Apr 14, 2014 02:26 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Cathy - I found Cooking with Google when I was researching Google Tools.  I have a recipes app on my cell phone, too!  It's not Google, though.  Maybe I should check to see if Google has an app for that.

Apr 14, 2014 02:31 AM
Alexa Sanchez
Bushkill, PA
Realtor Extraordinaire

great list! i love using google,  i didn't knw about cooking with google tho...i must get it :)

Jul 10, 2014 02:35 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

I was surprised with that one, too, Alexa.  Looked like fun, though.  Let me know what you think about it.

Jul 10, 2014 03:16 AM