Get it done with Google


You can create a live poll with spreadsheets forms.
You can embed a video from YouTube into your presentation.
You can view and edit word processing documents. You can also view spreadsheets and presentations offline.
Write your posts in Google Docs and publish them to your blog.
Use tags to organize your documents effectively.

Other ways to use Google Docs can be found here and here.



Make Portability your X-Factor


In a previous post I discussed my crush for Amazon's Kindle- a portable reading device. At that time, this little gadget was out of stock. Well now it's in and ready for you to go crazy on reading- it gets over 300 blogs, the world's top newspapers, novels, ebooks and more. All that content displayed on a gadget that weighs in at a mere 10.3 ounces. A companion for your morning coffee or nightly aperitif. Bon Appetit.

Is Kindle right for you? Here's my confession of lust for this gadget.



Save a hard drive and store it online


Where are you storing your pics? Free up some space on your hard drive and give yourself access to your pictures on any computer with an Internet connection by trusting in online storage. Two sites that can help you do this are Flickr and Photobucket. Both allow you to share your pics and store them online. Whether you are seeking to build another community or create online photobooks these websites will help you accomplish your priorities.

This might also make it easier to use your own "non-infringing" copyright, very original, self-made photos on your blog posts.



Keep up with the Jones's

So many tools, but where is the time? Often I will read this in comments on my blog or a fellow associate's post. The key factor in choosing your blogging tool endeavors should be WIIFM (Whats In It For Me). If the tool you are considering will increase your productivity, save you time, produce a payoff, or bring you pleasure- go for it.

If you are unsure or if the tool is only going to produce more work without any foreseeable benefit leave it off your priority list. I choose the tools that will help me bring home the bacon. The carb heavy sites get pushed to the side of my plate to be savored later when I can afford to splurge a little with my time.

More on time management and the internet here.


Talk to me

Have you used any tools recently that have the WIIFM factor? My inquiring mind wants to know. Please share by commenting below.