Become a Google guru with these effective tips, tricks, andtechniques Sure, you use Google. But do you really use Google–and everything it has to offer–in the mosteffective way possible? Wish you could just sit down with a Googleexpert who would show you how to take your Google savviness to thenext level? With Google Secrets, you can! Tech expert Jerri Ledford reveals the ins, outs, and little-known facts about Googleto show you how to sharpen your skills so you can get more done, more efficiently. You may already be familiar with Google’s mostpopular applications, but this indispensable guide puts yourknowledge to the test with insider tips, valuable insights, andunbeatable advice on Gmail, Google Voice, Google Sketchup, Google Analytics, and dozens more.* Explores the dozens of Google applications that help you stayin touch, collaborate more effectively, and locate all theinformation you need to accomplish almost any task* Builds on your already-savvy set of Google skills and takesyour smarts to the next level with little-known secrets, uniquetips 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!
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Read This First xix Part I Customizing Your Google Experience 1Chapter 1 Starting Strong: Google A ccount and Profile Secrets 3Chapter 2 Customizing Your Google Experience with i Google15Chapter 3 Increasing Your Knowledge with Google Reader29Part II Google Search Secrets 37Chapter 4 Using Your Words: Natural Language Searches39Chapter 5 Refining Your Search 49Chapter 6 Staying Close with Local Search 63Chapter 7 Learning More with Informational Searches 71Chapter 8 Using Multimedia Search to Find Entertainment95Chapter 9 Customizing Search to Your Needs 111Part III Google Gmail Secrets 129Chapter 10 Harnessing the Power of a Gmail Account 131Chapter 11 Managing Messages 147Part IV Secrets for Sharing Content with Google Aplications 165Chapter 12 Getting Your Message Out with Blogger 167Chapter 13 Managing Your Blog 187Chapter 14 Getting More from You Tube 197Chapter 15 Getting the Picture with Picasa and Picnik207Part V Google Social and Collaboration Ap Secrets219Chapter 16 Google Talk Secrets 221Chapter 17 Staying Connected with G oogle Voice 229Chapter 18 Catching the Buzz: Google Buzz 237Chapter 19 Socializing with Orkut 245Chapter 20 Expanding Knowledge on the Web with Knol 253Chapter 21 Getting Involved in Google G roups 261Part VI Google Productivity Aps Secrets 269Chapter 22 Creating More with Google Docs 271Chapter 23 Designing Better Presentations 283Chapter 24 Calculating Answers with S preadsheet 293Chapter 25 Demystifying Google Forms and Drawing 301Chapter 26 Scheduling Better with Google Calendar 309Chapter 27 Navigating Better with Google Maps 321Part VII Google Website Secrets 337Chapter 28 Building Your Home on the Web with Google Sites339Chapter 29 Improving Your Website with Google’s Apps351Chapter 30 Implementing Google Analytics 361Chapter 31 Using Google Analytics for e Commerce 373Chapter 32 Integrating Google Analytics with Ad Words387Chapter 33 Tweaking Google Analytics 401Part VIII Android Secrets 413Chapter 34 Getting More Done with A ndroid 415Chapter 35 Creating Android Apps 425Index 443
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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 Bright Hub.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.