You’ve probably noticed that when you type a query into Google, it will begin to automatically suggest possibilities to complete your search. This can be a real time saver, especially since it will often refer to your own search history. But there’s a lot going on under the hood when it comes to Google’s autocomplete, [...]
Neighborhood names are a touchy topic, especially with developers, real estate agents, and long-time residents of a community. While you might think the name of a neighborhood is controlled by the people who live, work, and play there, the digital age is changing all of that. A recent article in the New York Times highlights how mapping services [...]
Adding one word to your Google searches will help find solutions faster. The next time you’re pulling your hair out over a technical support issue, you might want to try this simple trick to help you find real answers to the problem you’re experiencing: Add “solved” to your search query. Rather than just describe your [...]
You might not be tapping into the full power of your Google account if you’re not using Google Add-ons. Google Add-ons allow you to perform some truly handy tasks leveraging the Google Apps Script language. For example, there are Google Add-ons which allow you to: Send rich-text HTML emails with personalized attachments and email tracking to [...]
Are you the kind of person who likes to talk through an idea or dictate a letter? Instead of spending money on costly dictation software, get a little “hands free” writing done by using the dictation feature for writing and editing in Google Docs. While the dictation and voice editing feature only works in Chrome [...]
If you’re a Gmail user, you may be familiar with Google’s “next generation” email client, “Inbox.” Inbox is a feature-rich mobile and web-based client for maximizing your Gmail account. Some of its most popular features include “Pinning” messages, creating reminders, and “snoozing” emails so they come back later to be dealt with. According to TechCrunch, [...]
The convenience of the cloud has lulled many of us into a sense of complacency when it comes to protecting and preserving our personal data. While backing up data online may protect us from local hard drive crashes, what do you do if the server where your data lives is destroyed? What would you do [...]
As you might expect, Google collects a wealth of information about consumer behavior. What you might not realize is how much information they share via their “Think with Google” project. Through the project you can learn about business and technology trends in a variety of sectors, including real estate. For instance, a search of the real [...]
Facebook’s new block feature, speed reading technology, and a look at how Google hires.
Here’s why Google+ is more than a social networking site, and why your real estate career may come to depend on it for new leads.
