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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Edit an email
address: To move your cursor along the URL between the dots, use
the Control/Left Arrow or Control/Right Arrow.
- 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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