Tools for FreelancersFree or Low-Cost Resources for Building Your
Business.
THE BASICS: BLOGGING
Free blogging software
• Hosted: wordpress.com• Self-hosted: download software from wordpress.org and host on your domain
THE BASICS: EMAIL
• A lot of storage space plus inexpensive upgrades for more storage $5+• Integrated with all other Google products• Pop your domain emails into gmail to backup and avoid going over domain email storage limits
THE BASICS: COMMUNICATIONS
• Voice Calls in app (domestic and international) • Voice calls to and from cell phones and land lines
($2.99-$10/month)• Screensharing within app• Video conferencing up to 10 people (at least 1 person must have premium account $4.99/mo)• File sharing
THE BASICS: VIDEO CONFERENCING
• Private and public video conferencing for up to 10 people • Option to livestream hangout on G+, linked YouTube account and your web site • Document sharing and collaboration using Google Drive (free up to 5 gigs)• Mobile, iPad/tablet apps, desktop
G+ PLUS: HANGOUTS
Lee Allison – Created the Google + Cooking School, Social Skillet and has now expanded into Craft Beer Nation Review and Whiskey World all using G+ and Google Hangouts.
https://plus.google.com/+LeeAllison
THE BASICS: DOCUMENTS
THE GRAVEYARD
Tombstone image by Johnny Dod
THE EXTRAS: MINDMAPPING
Web-based collaborationFree and upgrade from $5 to
$15/moDesktop Free
THE EXTRAS: DROPBOX
• Store and share files with anyone on the web• Desktop, web, mobile access• 2 Gigs free with up to 18 Gigs for referrals• 100 Gigs for $10/mo
PC REMOTE ACCESS
iOS Android • Windows • Mac
Free to $15
Demo to $25
$20
PocketCloud
MOBILE APPS
Smart Office 2 ($9.99)
Dragon Dictation (free)
Transfire App (free and $4.99)
Good Habits (free)
MULTIMEDIA TOOLS
Ustream, Livestream etc… (removing the four walls)
BFF – Broadcast For Friends (Ustream video direct to your FB profile)
SoundCloud – audio posts on the go. Integrates with social platforms
FOAP – Sell your mobile pics like stock images
JENNIFER NAVARRETE
Social Media Profiles:www.twitter.com/epodcasterwww.facebook.com/jennifernavarretewww.linkedin/in/jennifernavarretewww.gplus.to/jennifernavarretewww.ustream.tv/channel/social-media-lounge
Groups:Social Media Club San AntonioSocial Media Breakfast San Antonio
Sites:www.jennifernavarrete.comwww.themediafuse.comwww.techintwenty.comwww.morningbrewcast.com/blog
[email protected]: 210.888.0841
