GOOGLE VOICE

Why Google Voice?

No, Really. Why?

• You’re moving and don’t know what your new number will be.

• You’re moving but want to keep a local number.

• You don’t want to pay for a 2nd line for business.

• You’re hard to reach.• You want to be hard to reach.

Set Up Your Number

First, sign in to Google. If you don’t have a Google account, set one up. It doesn’t have to be a Gmail account.

Pick a Number

We picked a (415) number for BACN since we meet in San Rafael.

Create a PIN

Add a Forwarding Phone

You can take it off later, but need it to set up your account.

Verify Your Number

This is why you need that forwarding phone.

Click Your Number for Settings

This is not obvious and took me forever to figure out.

Set Up Voicemail Options

Get a Call Widget

Or Just Post Your Number

Listen to Your Messages

The transcriptions are hilarious but the actual recordings are clear.You can also download messages as MP3 files. (Great for podcasters.)

Make Outgoing Calls

• Free within US• Can buy credit for

international calls• Need a phone

connected to account

More About Google Voice

http://www.google.com/googlevoice/about.html