Google has steadily been making inroads into our online worlds. Starting with Search they have they have gone on to introduce some really killer programs: Maps, Gmail, Documents, Calendar, Contacts, Blogger, Buzz and their latest offering Sites!
Google Sites is pretty cool allowing you to create a quickie website in only minutes. Some of the themes have built-in functionality such as a blog or calendar making this almost irresistible as an option.
While I still think it’s best to pony up the funds to build a well designed and branded website, this is a great alternative option for special promotions, events or projects. And it’s free of course. Check it out:
Google apps I use in every day life that I cannot live without:
1) iGoogle – this is where I get my primary news feeds and blogs. Google Reader makes it really easy to customize and organize your news feeds. It’s a no brainer. Make this your Browser Home Page and never miss a beat.
2) Gmail – like the rest of my peers, I’ve migrated my email account onto Gmail. Why? Because its so easy for me to access ALL of my emails AND files, remotely.
3) Documents – shared Docs are the way to go when collaborating on team projects. Google Docs makes collaboration a snap.
4) Search – well duh! To introduce an element of fun I actually don’t Search I “Seawch” because I set my Language Tools (or “Wanguage Toows”) to Elmer Fudd ;-)
5) Search Images – when I need a quickie image for a PPT presentation, I hunt for Google Images first.
6) Google Profile – I set up a Google Profile because a) it boosts your SEO and b) it also gives you one place to publish all of your online URL’s – Facebook, Blog, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. See what I mean here: http://www.google.com/profiles/abigailcfisher
7) Maps – can’t live without ‘em! Google IS my GPS.
What’s Buzz all about? Buzz offers real time integration of your email with your social media like Twitter and also sharability with friends in your Buzz network. I haven’t quite gotten it down yet but more when I do.
So thank you Google for providing a great place for us to conduct our online activities! Tell us, what are you favorite Google tools?
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