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

jennifer@jennifernavarrete.comph: 210.888.0841