Google Secrets: Do What You Never Thought Possible with Google
- 5h 57m
- Yvette Davis
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2012
Sure, you use Google. But do you really use Google—and everything it has to offer—in the most effective way possible? Wish you could just sit down with a Google expert who would show you how to take your Google savviness to the next level? With Google Secrets, you can! Tech expert Jerri Ledford reveals the ins, outs, and little-known facts about Google to show you how to sharpen your skills so you can get more done, more efficiently. You may already be familiar with Google's most popular applications, but this indispensable guide puts your knowledge to the test with insider tips, valuable insights, and unbeatable advice on Gmail, Google Voice, Google Sketchup, Google Analytics, and dozens more.
- Explores the dozens of Google applications that help you stay in touch, collaborate more effectively, and locate all the information you need to accomplish almost any task
- Builds on your already-savvy set of Google skills and takes your smarts to the next level with little-known secrets, unique tips and tricks, and helpful hints
- Reveals the powerful capabilities of the entire spectrum of Google applications, such as Gmail, Google Docs, Picasa, Google Buzz, Google Maps, and much more
If you demand more than just the basics, then Google Secrets is the book you’ve been waiting for!
About the Author
Yvette Davis is an accomplished technical writer who has contributed more than 300 articles to print magazines and the web. She currently develops corporate documentation, including training materials, policy and procedure manuals, B-2-B communication, and B-2-Client communications. As the former Managing Editor of BrightHub.com's Google Channel she has a deep understanding of Google's wide range of services as well as the needs of the users utilizing them.
In this Book
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Starting Strong: Google Account and Profile Secrets
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Customizing Your Google Experience with iGoogle
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Increasing Your Knowledge with Google Reader
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Using Your Words: Natural Language Searches
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Refining Your Search
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Staying Close with Local Search
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Learning More with Informational Searches
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Using Multimedia Search to Find Entertainment
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Customizing Search to Your Needs
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Harnessing the Power of a Gmail Account
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Managing Messages
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Getting Your Message Out with Blogger
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Managing Your Blog
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Getting More from YouTube
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Getting the Picture with Picasa and Picnik
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Google Talk Secrets
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Staying Connected with Google Voice
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Catching the Buzz: Google Buzz
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Socializing with Orkut
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Expanding Knowledge on the Web with Knol
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Getting Involved in Google Groups
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Creating More with Google Docs
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Designing Better Presentations
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Calculating Answers with Spreadsheet
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Demystifying Google Forms and Drawing
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Scheduling Better with Google Calendar
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Navigating Better with Google Maps
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Building Your Home on the Web with Google Sites
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Improving Your Website with Google's Apps
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Implementing Google Analytics
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Using Google Analytics for Ecommerce
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Integrating Google Analytics with AdWords
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Tweaking Google Analytics
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Getting More Done with Android
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Creating Android Apps
