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Google - Beyond the Obvious

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Google is often synonymous with "searching the web" - in other words someone tells you "did you google it?" Alright, everybody knows google for searching but what you might not know is that it has some really great additional features for finding quick answers.

For example, did you know that it was a calculator AND that it can do units conversion. Consider this, you have a 60' x 120' property and want to know the acreage. Notice what you can type in below:

Now what if you are travelling to visit a different city. Let's say Seattle. Let's find out the time that the sun currently sets there and what the upcoming weather is going to be.

Next, you are travelling to Paris. Hmmm... what time is it NOW (reminder of how many hours ahead is it). Also, what is the current exchange rate for the Euro? notice these google searches below

There are lots of other 'hidden' things that you hadn't yet discovered that google can tell you quickly. Consider movie times, UPS tracking, FedEx tracking, area codes, zip codes etc.

This Google Help Page will give you a more comprehensive list of some things that you can know about the next time you want to "google it"

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Comments(12)

Franklin & Brentwood, TN Homes Mike Nastri
Keller Williams Realty - Franklin, TN
It matters to us as much as it matters to you.

Good information Craig, I hope I remember it is there the next time I get stuck on unit conversion. 

Sep 05, 2010 02:41 PM
Mary Kay Hopkins
Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC e-PRO, GRI, CRS, CRB - Lake Charles, LA
e-PRO,GRI,CRS

Craig, I was not aware of the conversion tool.  Thanks for this awesome and useful tip.

Sep 05, 2010 02:44 PM
Robert Schwabe
Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL
Orange Park Real Estate

Graig - Interesting I didn't know that Google could do these things. That's pretty cool.

Sep 05, 2010 02:47 PM
Lisa Orme
The Master's Key Realty LLC -Windsor, CT - HARTFORD COUNTY - Windsor, CT
Broker/Realtor, ABR, CRS,GRI, PSCS, SFR, Notary Pu

I like the calculator/ onversion tool, and the quick movie access, but I am SOOO happy about the quick weather access. My hubby had the weather channel loaded into the boot-up menu on the laptop and it not only takes up space on the hard drive, it was taking longer for the system to fully load everything. Always made me a little crazy because I figured I had a pretty good idea about the weather by looking out the window and I had to wait while the computer went through its programmed menus to tell me about it before I could do everything else! LOL  --  I am taking the weather channel OFF my start-up menu! 

Sep 05, 2010 02:52 PM
Teral McDowell
Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

Great tips, Craig. I also like the define or spell options too.

Sep 05, 2010 05:05 PM
Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Craig, really well-done post.  Didn't know google did that too -- it's amazing the stuff google does.  I've been using google voice for a couple months now, and love it!

Sep 05, 2010 05:59 PM
Michele Miller ~ REALTOR®, LMC, HSE, CHS, SRES, CMRS
ERA Key Realty~Worcester County Realty Group - Worcester, MA
'Helping You Make the Best Move"

I don't we will ever know the many uses Google has to offer Craig! Thanks for your post!

Sep 05, 2010 11:44 PM
Wendy Hayden
Photographer, Home Stager, ePRO - Richmond, VA
Chesterfield, Richmond & Powahatan

Wow, those are some neat ideas!  I love Google and everything you can do on it.  My husband calls me his "google girl" because I use it for everything!  Now I have a few more things I can do with it.  Love the screenshots you took!

Sep 06, 2010 05:15 AM
Karen Bernetti
Southington, CT

Craig - great information!  I'm so glad you joined the 30 day challenge - I can tell I'm going to learn a lot by reading your posts!  I'll do my best to keep up. 

Sep 06, 2010 05:04 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

That's really cool!  Thanks for pointing out these quickie tips.  I'm going to try it now, so it will stick in my head for when I need it.

Sep 11, 2010 09:19 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Craig I have used Google for many things but never a calculator, I guess that will change.

Oct 21, 2010 03:40 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Google has some many features that it is ridiculous. I am going to be more of a Google person in 2011. Thanks for sharing this Craig. Great post.

Dec 29, 2010 11:55 AM