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Little Tricks That Make
Your Online Life Easier

By Bill Koelzer 

Want to save time typing in URLS?  Or in typing out your contact info or login/passwords?  There’s a better way.  Is your screen too small for some sites?  Make it bigger with one click.  Eliminate these problems and many more with simple know-how.

Save yourself time in typing URL/addresses
into Internet Explorer (IE) browser:

All the time I’m seeing agents laboriously typing in http://www. whenever they want to go to a website.  That is a waste of time.  Here are some faster ways:

  1. Just type the domain name and its extension into the IE address box.  For example, RealEstateABC.com, and hit enter.  You do not need to type http://www to go to the page.
     
  1. Type an address’s domain, say, AdvancedAccess into the Address box and then hit Control+Enter.  Internet Explorer automatically wraps "http://www…com" around what you typed.
     
  1. Edit an email address:  To move your cursor along the URL between the dots, use the Control/Left Arrow or Control/Right Arrow.
     
  1. Not sure if a domain ends in .com, .net .us, .tv or whatever?  Just type in the domain name that you do have, such as RealEstateABC, and hit Enter.

Screen too small? 

Just hit F11 to make your monitor go full screen.  Doing this often allows you to see BOTH the top and bottom of long forms, especially when you are viewing lists of incoming emails on web-based email inboxes, such as web-based email lists on www.cox.net.

In the online photo albums of www.ofoto.com (by far the BEST free online photo album in the world and owned by Kodak) going full screen might mean being able to see the album photos and the captions that your friend added to the album without having to scroll.  To return your screen to normal size, just hit F11 again. 

Tired of typing your name, passwords, bankcard
numbers, and other personal info repeatedly?

Just go download Roboform’s free 30-day trial program.  I just love Roboform.  You will too, when it saves you hours a month acting as your form-filling software, password tool, password management and password protection.  

It gives you true one-click login at virtually any site you’ve visited before.  A single login command causes: (1) navigation to a site login page, (2) automatic filling of the login form, (3) submission of the login form.

My experience is that Roboform works far better than, say, the free version of Gator, and, unlike free Gator, has no adware or spyware inhabiting your computer.  I used Roboform only 10 days of its free 30-day trial, and then bought the permanent Pro version for $29.99, which is a one-time charge.

If you ARE using Gator eWallet, as millions do, Roboform can access and automatically copy all of your Gator login, password, credit card, etc. info and incorporate it immediately without you having to laboriously add it manually.  You get free upgrades forever.  For more on Roboform, see their why buy page.

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  Bill Koelzer is a Web marketing consultant to Web-proficient agents nationwide. He is co-author, with Barbara Cox, Ph.D., of the Prentice-Hall books, "Internet Marketing in Real Estate" and Internet Marketing. Koelzer is also webmaster of Orange County Real Estate - Search MLS, among the most-awarded known Realtor ® sites. Contact info: www.koelzer.com or e-mail him at Bill@Koelzer.com

 

 

Read the following from real estate professionals who are using Advanced Access' Marketing Tips to their advantage:

Carol Wilson says:
"Kyle, today, as always, you helped me put exactly what I wanted on my website. My very first call to tech support, you walked me through a whole lot of things. And I was lucky to get you a few other times; and always I got exactly what I wanted. A 5 rating is too low; you are definitely a 10. I am completely computer dangerous, and I appreciate your patience and your help. Many thanks. Carol Wilson"

Jonathan Taylor says:
"Thank you for hiring Kyle he is a tremendous asset to the company"

Cindee Zabner says:
"I felt Joe gave me the best and most helpful info. I may utilize some of your marketing services based on the info he shared."

Kathy Migdal says:
"I have always been impressed by the customer service at Advanced Access. I'm very happy that customer service is helpful and polite. I have spent much time and money on my website and it's important to me for my real estate business. Thank all of you in the Customer Service Department!"

Dave Shapiro says:
"Keep up the good work!"

Marilyn Farber Jacobs says:
"KYLE IS TERRIFIC! I've talked to many of your agents, but he is the most knowledgeable one. He was patient, gave me clear explanations that I could understand, and you have a GEM in him. I understand now how and why certain things can be accomplished on the Advanced Access pages, and now I am going to try to customize a blank page properly, and then I can finally accomplish what I want, and even more."

Guy Patterson says:
"Johnny did a great job helping with the slideshow. He gave me a copy of options and explained it quickly so that I could resolve it. Thanks a bunch, by the way....it looks great!"

Cheryl Keathley says:
"I have found most of your customer support staff to be helpful, pleasant, and patient. I have found however, that Johnny has been exceptionally helpful and very willing to answer my questions. I have appreciated his assistance."

Jonathan Taylor says:
"Joe is a great person and a tremendous help to me. He is a master at what he does."

Michele Heatherdale says:
"I have dealt with Advanced Access for several years, and have always been pleased. However Joe Whyte really stands out, he was very helpful, kind and willing to go the extra mile.
Thank you for your time."

Jim Lux says:
"Everyone I have spoken to in tech support has been very helpful and they are all appreciated! Good customer service!"

Earl Corbin says:
"Advanced Access is great. I have no complaints. The response time from the Techs and other staff is absolutely the best. With their help I am learning more everyday about my web site. It is definitely enhancing my real estate business. Keep up the good work."

    
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