My Google Apps

by Rutledge, Patrice-Anne; Gunter, Sherry Kinkoph

• ISBN13: 9780789752956
• ISBN10: 0789752956
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-06-03
• Publisher: Que Publishing

Summary

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through doing exactly what you want with Google Apps.

 

Learn how to:

• Use Google Apps to reduce technology expenses and grow your business
• Choose the best Google Apps version for your needs
• Quickly activate and customize your account
• Give your users customized email that uses your domain, not gmail.com
• Connect Gmail to your smartphone so your email and schedule always go with you
• Create, format, edit, print, and collaborate on documents with Docs
• Track and analyze your data with Sheets
• Create presentations with Slides and present anywhere via the Internet
• Cut travel costs: run video meetings online with Google Hangouts
• Improve project collaboration with a shared Sites workspace
• Efficiently manage and share your schedule with Calendar
• Store and share your files for secure anytime/anywhere access
• Sync your files between your PC or Mac and Google Drive in the cloud
• Use Vault to archive content and activity for compliance or other legal reasons

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to new Google Apps screenshots that show you exactly what to do.

 

Help when you run into Google Apps problemsor limitations.

 

Tips and Notes to help you get the most from Google Apps.

 

 

 

Author Biography

Sherry Kinkoph Gunter has written and edited oodles of books over the past 20 years covering a wide variety of computer topics, including Microsoft Office programs, digital photography, and web applications. Her recent titles include Sams Teach Yourself Facebook, Word 2013 Absolute Beginner’s Guide, and Microsoft Office for Mac Bible. Sherry began writing computer books in 1992, and her flexible writing style has enabled her to author for an assortment of imprints and formats. Sherry’s ongoing quest is to aid users of all levels in the mastering of ever-changing computer technologies and helping users make sense of it all so they can get the most out of their machines and online experiences. Sherry currently resides in a swamp in the wilds of east central Indiana with a lovable ogre, a menagerie of interesting creatures, and a somewhat tolerable Internet connection.

 

Patrice-Anne Rutledge is a business technology author whose books include My LinkedIn, WordPress on Demand, and Sams Teach Yourself Google in 10 Minutes, all from Pearson Education. She is a long-time user of many Google tools and technologies, including Google Apps, Gmail, and Google+.

 

Patrice is also the founder and principal of Pacific Ridge Media, a boutique content marketing and social media agency that offers consulting and training for clients worldwide. She is frequently quoted in major media outlets around the world, including CNN, Inc.; Fox News; ABC News; MSN; AOL; Orange County Register; ZDNet; USAA; CareerBuilder; and more. You can reach Patrice through her website at www.patricerutledge.com.

 

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Getting Started with Google Apps

Chapter 2 – Managing Email and Contacts with Gmail

Chapter 3 – Organizing Your Schedule with Calendar

Chapter 4 – Storing and Sharing Files on Drive

Chapter 5 – Creating Documents with Docs

Chapter 6 – Tracking and Analyzing Data with Sheets

Chapter 7 – Creating Presentations with Slides

Chapter 8 – Holding Online Video Meetings with Hangouts

Chapter 9 – Creating Shared Workspaces with Sites

Chapter 10 – Archiving with Vault

Chapter 11 – Integrating with Other Google Applications