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- 1. Free Technology Tools forProductivity, Organization, Marketing, and Collaboration Jennifer Reissaus, MAS Advertising Specialties Alliance CHADD Pittsburgh March 29, 2012
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- 3. Free Technology Tools Contentwill be available for download. 29.Mar.2 012
- 4. Free Technology Tools Overview - Marketing Organization/ Productivity Doing / Seeing Stuff Alternatives to Big Software Collaboration Tools 29.Mar.2 012
- 5. Free Technology Tools - Marketing Organization/ Productivity Doing / Seeing Stuff Alternatives to Big Software Collaboration Tools 29.Mar.2 012
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- 13. Slideshare Don ’ you t forget r infocontac t rma tion ! 29.Mar.2 012
- 14. Slideshare • PowerPoint presentations,OpenOffice files, Word documents, Adobe PDF Portfolios and Keynote (for Mac users) • Stored online; share publicly or privately (PRO only.) • Add audio to make a webinar. • www.slideshare.net 29.Mar.2 012
- 15. Marketing - Slideshows Howcould you use slideshows? - Useful information that speaks to your target market - Customer-specific presentation - Case study collection - What’s new in your industry - ??? 29.Mar.2 012
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- 17. Stock Images -crestock 29.Mar.2 012
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- 20. Stock Images -iStockphoto Free Photos! Free Vector Files! Free Audio! Free Video! Free Flash! 29.Mar.2 012
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- 33. Marketing - Surveys Howcan you use surveys? - Vote on golf tournament prizes - Choose apparel styles - Ask subscribers to choose next article topic - ???? 29.Mar.2 012
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- 37. Email Marketing MailChimp - ListManagement Templates Autoresponders (Paid plan only) Segmented lists Unlimited images And more…. 29.Mar.2 012
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- 39. Free Technology Tools - Marketing Organization/ Productivity Doing / Seeing Stuff Alternatives to Big Software Collaboration Tools 29.Mar.2 012
- 40. Organization – Bookmark inthe Cloud In the Cloud???? “The term cloud is used as a metaphor for the Internet, based on the cloud drawing used to depict the Internet in computer network diagrams as an abstraction of the underlying infrastructure it represents.” - www.wikipedia.org Cloud = Internet = Online 29.Mar.2 012
- 41. Organization – Bookmark inthe Cloud 29.Mar.2 012
- 42. delicious Plays nice withFirefox …… and with Internet Explorer …… 29.Mar.2 012
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- 44. delicious Use the button OrRight Click to see the dialog box 29.Mar.2 012
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- 46. delicious Tags, not folders Inthe cloud – access anywhere 29.Mar.2 012
- 47. Bookmark in theCloud del.icio.us OR www.delicious.com 29.Mar.2 012
- 48. Organization – Web Notebooks/ Clippers 29.Mar.2 012
- 49. Web Notebook – ZohoNotebook • Clip portions of web screens or entire screens • Text & Images • Organize into notebooks • Sections within notebooks • Stored in the Cloud 29.Mar.2 012
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- 51. Zoho Notebook Right Click tosee the dialog box 29.Mar.2 012
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- 57. Evernote • Shines asa capture tool • Replaces notebooks / scraps of paper / napkins / Post-It notes 29.Mar.2 012
- 58. Evernote • Shines asa capture tool • Replaces notebooks / scraps of paper / napkins / Post-It notes 29.Mar.2 012
- 59. Evernote • Sync between online/ desktop / mobile device • Free iPod/iPhone App • Android now available 29.Mar.2 012
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- 61. Organization – Web Notebooks/ Clippers How can you use Web Notebooks? - Collect information on clients / prospects - Collect information on upcoming events - ???? 29.Mar.2 012
- 62. Organization – Email •Email – use the filters! • “Filter” or “Organize” or “Rules” • Automatically send emails to folders (or tag) based on sender, subject, etc. 29.Mar.2 012
- 63. Organization - Email Email– view by Thread / Conversation Topic - Read entire thread before commenting - Keep track of the conversation 29.Mar.2 012
- 64. Email – Viewby Thread Before 29.Mar.2 012
- 65. Email – Viewby Thread After 29.Mar.2 012
- 66. Email – Viewby Thread How to (MS Outlook): 29.Mar.2 012
- 67. Organization – To-DoLists 29.Mar.2 012
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- 71. CheckVist - Multiple Lists Nested Lists/ collapse-expand Due Dates / view by due date Tags / view by tag Color tasks to show priority Search for text, tags, due dates – in one list or across all lists - New features added based on user voting 29.Mar.2 012
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- 73. Organization – Finding aMeeting Time 29.Mar.2 012
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- 75. Finding a MeetingTime www.WhenIsGood.net 29.Mar.2 012
- 76. Productivity – Avoiding WWWDistractions 29.Mar.2 012
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- 83. Leechblock • • • • • Firefox Extension Block ordelay Block/Delay by time, duration, or combo 6 different Blocking-Sets Choose days for each Set 29.Mar.2 012
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- 85. Productivity - Focusing Attentionon Screen Within an Application 29.Mar.2 012
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- 88. CinemaDrape • • • • • • Focus on anarea Resize the area Focus on a Window Save favorite focus areas Supports multiple monitors Windows only 29.Mar.2 012
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- 90. Focusing Attention on Screen ForMac: www.freeverse.com/think/ 29.Mar.2 012
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- 92. Focusing Within an Application Level1 – Maximize the Window 29.Mar.2 012
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- 94. Focusing Within an Application Level2 – View Full Screen 29.Mar.2 012
- 95. Focusing Within an Application Level1: Maximize Your Window (upper right corner) Level 2: Many Applications have “Full Screen” view 29.Mar.2 012
- 96. Free Technology Tools - Marketing Organization/ Productivity Doing / Seeing Stuff Alternatives to Big Software Collaboration Tools 29.Mar.2 012
- 97. Doing / Seeing– Transferring Large Files 29.Mar.2 012
- 98. Transferring Large Files • • • • • • FileTransfer / Share File Sync – between multiple computers Online Backup – FREE to 2GB Version History Premium plans available www.dropbox.com 29.Mar.2 012
- 99. Transferring Large Files • • • • FREE– 5GB storage Send files up to 25MB ea. Premium plans available www.box.net 29.Mar.2 012
- 100. Transferring Large Files •FREE – Send files up to 100MB ea • Premium plans available • www.yousendit.com 29.Mar.2 012
- 101. Doing / Seeing– Screen Capture OLD WAY • PrintScreen – Copies full screen image to clipboard. (Then paste to image editing tool to crop, crop, recopy, insert into document.) • Alt-Printscreen – Copies active window image to clipboard. • Right-click on image – Download image as saved file. Insert file into document. 29.Mar.2 012
- 102. Doing / Seeing– Screen Capture NEW WAY Snippy – - Draw around exact portion of screen needed – automatically copies to clipboard (then paste into document.) - Press shift to draw rectangle instead of free-form. - www.bhelpuri.net/Snippy/ to download & install 29.Mar.2 012
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- 105. Snippy 1. Download executable (snippy.exe)to your hard drive. 2. Add a shortcut to the executable to startup folder. 3. Click on Snippy icon in SystemTray to use. 29.Mar.2 012
- 106. Doing / Seeing– Screen Capture MAC Alternative Skitch – - App store - www.skitch.com NOTE: URL IS Missing from the Handout 29.Mar.2 012
- 107. Doing / SeeingCreating PDF Files Installs as a printer 29.Mar.2 012
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- 110. CutePDF • Universally-readable format •CutePDF.com 29.Mar.2 012
- 111. Doing / SeeingCreating/Editing PDF Files www.primopdf.com www.pdfill.com NOTE: URLs are Missing from the Handout 29.Mar.2 012
- 112. Doing / Seeing ShorteningURLs http://ppai.org/NR/rdonlyres/50D28EED -E869-47EC-85634E1DC4DF3A0D/0/DimensionalMailin gs.pdf 29.Mar.2 012
- 113. Doing / Seeing ShorteningURLs 29.Mar.2 012
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- 119. bit.ly Log In to customize yourlink. 29.Mar.2 012
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- 121. Doing / Seeing EstablishingDaily Habits 29.Mar.2 012
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- 125. Establishing Daily Habits •Daily Habits • Sends Email reminders • rootein.com 29.Mar.2 012
- 126. Doing / Seeing CountdownTimer 29.Mar.2 012
- 127. Countdown Timer • Showstime remaining in browser tab. • Should work in any browser on any platform. 29.Mar.2 012
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- 129. Free Technology Tools - Marketing Organization/ Productivity Doing / Seeing Stuff Alternatives to Big Software Collaboration Tools 29.Mar.2 012
- 130. Alternatives to MSOffice 29.Mar.2 012
- 131. Alternatives to MSOffice OpenOffice Word Excel Powerpoint Access 29.Mar.2 012 Visio
- 132. OpenOffice - Opens Microsoft Officefiles Save as Microsoft Office files Windows, Linux, Mac version Files stored locally www.OpenOffice.org 29.Mar.2 012
- 133. Alternatives to MSOffice Google Docs More than a search tool….. 29.Mar.2 012
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- 138. Google Docs - OpensMicrosoft Office files - Save as Microsoft Office files - Files stored in the Cloud / Export to local drive - docs.Google.com 29.Mar.2 012
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- 140. Zoho - Opens MicrosoftOffice files - Save as Microsoft Office files - Files stored in the Cloud / Export to local drive - Many apps to explore! - Zoho.com 29.Mar.2 012
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- 142. Photoshop Alternatives – TheGIMP • The GNU Image Manipulation Program • Closest free alt. to Photoshop • Windows, Unix, Mac • Great tutorials • www.gimp.org 29.Mar.2 012
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- 144. Photoshop Alternatives – paint.net •Another close alt. to Photoshop • Windows • Great tutorials • www.getpaint.net 29.Mar.2 012
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- 148. Illustrator Alternatives – Inkscape • • • • • OpensSVG, SVGZ (zipped SVG), PDF, and AI files Other file types with assistance (EPS, CDR, CGM, SK1) Save as SVG, SVGZ, PDF, Postscript/EPS/EPSi, AI www.inkscape.org wiki.inkscape.org 29.Mar.2 012
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- 151. Collaboration Tools Why? • Keepseveryone informed. • Easier for the client – no repetitive e-mails, everything is in one place. • If a client project – you get insight into decision makers & decision process. 29.Mar.2 012
- 152. Collaboration Tools – Zoho •Collaboration integrated into many • www.zoho.com 29.Mar.2 012 Apps
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- 156. Collaboration Tools How wouldyou use a collaboration tool? • Develop client’s brochure content / wording / design • Design promotional campaign – timelines, content, responsibilities • ????? 29.Mar.2 012
- 157. Real-Life Scenario Pull Clipart BrainstormIdeas for next presentation Survey recipients about topics Create custom background Create presentation Receive meeting request Create project plan Clip Web Content (with permission) Research & bookmark content Post presentation Find meeting time Shorten link URL Snip visual content from Web Email presentation link 29.Mar.2 012 Collaborate $$
- 158. Free Technology Tools Top3 you will use & How you will use them 29.Mar.2 012
- 159. Other Promising Tools– On my radar….. • Productivity – www.ifttt.com If This Then That…. Automates tasks • Online Notebook – www.livebinders.com Online three-ring binder • Scheduling – tungle.me • Desktop Publishing – www.scribus.net 29.Mar.2 012
- 160. Free Technology Tools Wheredo I find this stuff? 29.Mar.2 012
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- 173. ADD / ADHDResources www.chadd.org Children and Adults with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder www.help4adhd.org National Resource Center on ADHD 29.Mar.2 012
- 174. Where to getthis presentation http://slidesha.re/TechToolsMar2012 Questions? 29.Mar.2 012
- 175. Free Technology Tools Pleasefill out the Evaluation Form Thanks for attending http://slidesha.re/TechToolsMar2012 Jennifer Reissaus, MAS Advertising Specialties Alliance jmr@asalink.com 29.Mar.2 012 www.asalink.com MarketingThatSticks.com
Editor's Notes
- #2 Remind – no social media – go tot the session at xo’clock on xday about that.
- #7 Upload and share your PowerPoint presentations, Word documents and Adobe PDF Portfolios on SlideShare. Share publicly or privately. Add audio to make a webinar. SlideShare also supports document formats such as Microsoft Word, Excel sheets, OpenOffice files and text files In addition to PowerPoint and OpenOffice, Slideshare enables users to upload Keynote (for Mac users) or PDF presentations. The service supports a maximum file size of 30MB.
- #41 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
- #42 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
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- #44 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
- #45 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
- #46 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
- #47 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
- #48 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
- #49 When bookmarks are not enough. Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
- #50 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
- #51 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
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- #54 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
- #55 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
- #56 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
- #57 Content, not just links. Clip web content for later use and reference.
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