I recently responded to a blog asking about posting a PDF file on the Internet. This agent was looking to post a PDF file for others to view.
We use a couple of different methods, depending upon the file size and type. For smaller files such as PDF, Word Documents, Spreadsheets, etc. we will host them directly on our website. We can then post a link to the file for others to download
For example:
http://www.geoffre.com/North%20Hollywood/North%20Hollywood%20Expansion.jpg
This is an image file showing an overview map of major construction projects in North Hollywood, California.
This method is only possible if your provider allows you to upload files directly to your website.
For larger files, video files, or files where you may want to have a user enter in a password for security you can use a variety of websites that offer this feature. One company that we have used for years is MediaMax, powered by Streamload. The site at http://www.mediamax.com/ gives you a private and secure place to upload, store, access, and share your personal videos, photos, movies, music, and files. They offer 25 GBs of free online storage and you are able to access your files from any web browser.
After signing up for an account and logging in you will see the File Manager window
Click the Upload button
You can then browse for the file that you would like to upload and then click the upload button. The file will upload to the MediaMax servers.
When it's completed you can hit the File Manager button where you will see your new file listed. Currently, the file is only available to you when you are signed into your account. To allow the rest of the world to see the file, click on the box next to the filename and then click the Move button.
A new window will open. Click on the Hosted folder and then click Submit.
Your file has now been moved to the Hosted folder. Click on the Hosted folder and you will now see any of your files that can be viewed by the general public.
If you right click on the Hosted Link and then select Copy Shortcut you can paste the link into any email, blog, etc. that you like. For example:
http://www.mediamax.com/scowwolf/Hosted/PeterSnowDogs.jpg
That's it! You can now post files to the Internet and let others access them.
We've used these methods to post our video files, PDF and other documents with links from our websites at http://www.geoffre.com/ and http://www.peterwolfre.com/.
Oh, by the way... If you know of someone thinking of buying or selling Real Estate, who would appreciate the kind of service we offer, we'd love to help them. Just give us a call with their name and business number. We'll be happy to follow up with them and give them excellent service.
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