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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Yikes, that's a LONG web address!

Do you ever share articles, posts from websites, or other items with friends or family?

Isn't it annoying to have a long, long list of incomprehensible numbers and letters in the address?

Do you actually want to use up all your available characters if you're sending the link via Twitter?



Among various online services, you may use Google’s URL shortener at http://goo.gl in a browser or simply use a mobile app on your smartphone. One of the third party apps I like to use based on this Google service is URL Shortener (goo.gl).

It is a free, great and handy tool to use.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

I need your input on this...

Do you ever need to reach out to a whole bunch of people at once and ask their opinion about something? Do you ever need to get not just an "RSVP" but also some basic info to help you plan a party, meeting, or event?

I found this collection of free survey tools on one of my favorite websites, MakeUseOf.com.

I am using Google Forms a LOT these days, and in fact we've designed our community's computer "Help Desk" to leverage this technology.

There are several options here I have not yet tried. How about you?

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/thats-everyone-says-5-free-tools-effective-online-surveys/