tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71043086244662707392024-02-18T19:39:17.632-08:00FreetechsolutionsFree technology solutions for start up & small business.Karen Kotzenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11077801117167780798noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104308624466270739.post-27331511736355370042012-05-31T08:46:00.003-07:002012-05-31T08:46:44.979-07:00You Get What You DON'T Pay For!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>There is an old saying, "You get what you pay for" but it isn't true. Sometimes you get what you don't pay for. <a href="http://birthday-reminders.com/" target="_blank">Birthday Reminders</a> is a prime example. It is a FREE service that is "worth it's weight in gold."</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>A great way to show gratitude to people is to remember their birthdays. I have been using this service for years to remind me of friends, family and clients' birthdays.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>Check it out. It will be the best "Non-Investment" you will ever make:) </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>Do you know of any Free services that you would like to share? I'd love to hear from you.</i></span></div>
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<br />Karen Kotzenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11077801117167780798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104308624466270739.post-55685603739443579692012-02-20T09:26:00.000-08:002012-02-20T09:36:18.322-08:00How to shorten a URL and get a Free QR Code.<iframe frameborder="0" height="396" src="http://www.screenr.com/embed/c9js" width="550"></iframe><br />
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This video was created using another great FREE technology solution, <a href="http://www.screenr.com/">Screenr</a>. You can sign up for Free for a <a href="http://www.screener.com/">Screenr account.</a>Karen Kotzenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11077801117167780798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104308624466270739.post-88821763763299234922012-02-17T09:26:00.000-08:002012-02-20T09:27:05.346-08:00Do you have "Bulky Key Ring Syndrome?"<object height="315" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/m3WlTLK3PVE?version=3&hl=en_US">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Do you love getting discount reward cards but hate your bulky key ring?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Now you can get rid of all those plastic cards with a Free </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Key Ring Rewards Card App on your smartphone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">You will be able to :</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Scan and save all of your loyalty programs in your phone.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Digitally save grocery coupons to your loyalty card.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Join new loyalty programs in just seconds and more.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">To get this app on your iPhone do a search for "Key Ring Reward Cards." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Learn more about the app at <a href="http://keyringapp.com/">KeyRingApp.com</a> and download one for your Android, Blackberry, Windows phone and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Wouldn't you like to lighten up your pocket or purse and help save the environment?</span>Karen Kotzenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11077801117167780798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104308624466270739.post-43113813257607149362012-02-13T05:00:00.000-08:002012-02-13T05:00:09.531-08:00Say Happy Valentine's Day with a FREE Animoto video!<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" height="240" id="vp1zvRFU" width="432"><param name="movie" value="http://static.animoto.com/swf/w.swf?w=swf/vp1&e=1329071274&f=zvRFUEvdHRy9FSbFODz72A&d=27&m=b&r=360p&volume=100&start_res=360p&i=m&options=">
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Try our video maker at <a href="http://animoto.com/?ref=a_dmnkveqr." target="_blank">Animoto</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://animoto.com/?ref=a_dmnkveqr." target="_blank">Animoto</a>, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">another great FREE technology solution to help you promote your business. All it takes is a little imagination.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">View my video that I made for my clients for Valentine's Day and feel free to copy the idea if you'd like.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Way to go Animoto! I love your service.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'd love to see your Animoto video. Add the link to my comments section.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Hearts Day to one and all.</span>Karen Kotzenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11077801117167780798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104308624466270739.post-64352482479458469972012-01-31T12:43:00.000-08:002012-01-31T12:43:46.194-08:00Did You Know? Great iPhone Tips!<u><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>iPhone Tips</strong></span></u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">When using the <strong>Camera</strong> app, tapping the shutter icon on the screen to take a photo is many times shaky and unfocused. Instead, press the <strong>Volume</strong> <strong>Up</strong> button on the side of your iPhone to take a picture and you will have more stability.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">You can open the <strong>Camera</strong> from the lock screen by double-tapping the <strong>HOME</strong> button.The <strong>Camera app</strong> will appear, tap it and the camera opens.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Multitask</strong> by double-tapping the <strong>HOME</strong> button. This will bring up the <strong>Multitasking Bar</strong>, showing you the other apps you have used. You can quickly swap between two recently opened apps without having to close the one you are using. Double-tap the <strong>HOME</strong> button again to get back to the previous app.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Redial </strong>the last number called by opening the <strong>Phone</strong> and then selecting <strong>Keypad</strong> and tapping <strong>Call</strong>. The last number you dialed will apprear. Press <strong>Call</strong> and redial.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like these tips? Subscribe to this blog. There's more great technology tools, tips & tricks to come.</span>Karen Kotzenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11077801117167780798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104308624466270739.post-70851579914525832022012-01-27T05:52:00.000-08:002012-02-07T09:43:12.047-08:003 REASONS WHY YOU MUST HAVE AN INFOSTRIPE, a FREE web app.<iframe src="http://infostripe.com/lovemywebdesigns" width="340" height="100%"
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>Imagine being able to share your products or services, blogs, videos, links, pictures, social media sites and contact information in a web presence that works on ANY device and it's FREE!</em></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>Infostripe is all of that and more. These are just 3 of the many reasons why you need an Infostripe.</em></span></strong><br />
<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1.</strong> </span></em></span><a class="menulink" href="http://infostripe.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><em>Mobilize your content</em></strong></span></a><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">.</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><em>Now you can have a free web app about anything; no coding skills required.</em></strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>2.</em></span></strong><a class="menulink" href="http://infostripe.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><em>Works on any device</em></strong></span></a><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">.</span></em><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><em>Create a mobile presence for yourself, a business, or any brand.</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3.<u><a href="http://infostripe.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Connects over 225 social networks, websites and more.</span></a></u></span></em></strong></span><br />
<span style="color: grey; font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">You can customize infostripes to show off your tweets, blog posts, Facebook updates, YouTube videos and </span></em><a href="http://infostripe.com/" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">more.</span></em></a></span></strong></span><br />
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<br />Karen Kotzenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11077801117167780798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104308624466270739.post-26367733686984556752012-01-24T12:24:00.000-08:002012-01-24T12:43:51.643-08:00Welcome to Free Technology Solutions<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I just love technology, especially FREE technology! As you will read in my bio, I have built and marketed my business using all of the FREE technologies that I will be sharing with you in this blog.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>My latest challenge was my avatar, the cartoon character of me in the right side column. I have wanted an avatar of myself for months. I could visualize it in my head but didn't know how to create it.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>As I've stated in my bio, I am building my business on a "shoestring budget." After months of researching, I found a site that allowed me to create a FREE avatar and using Microsoft OneNote and MS Word I added the accessories that I wanted but were not available on the site.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>This blog is dedicated to sharing all of the FREE technologies that I have used to design my websites and market my business.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I would love your questions, suggestions. If you know of any FREE technologies and would like to share them, please contact me. If I use them I will add them to my blog and give you credit.</i></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">BusinessCard2 </span>is a great new technology tool that will help you market your business and increase your SEO! In my opinion this is the Cadillac of VCards. This company has "Supersized" the vCard. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">What is a vCard?</span></b><br />
<span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0"><b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1925818247">vCard</a> </b></span><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0">is a file format</span><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0"> standard for electronic business</span> cards.<span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0"> vCards are</span> often attached to e-mail messages, but can be exchanged in other ways, such as on the World Wide Web or instant messaging. They can contain name and address information, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, URLs, photos, audios and logos.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">You can add your card to any site or blog. Click on the different links on my card on the right side of this blog to see the many great features. <a href="http://www.benchmarkemail.com/?p=140010" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see a sample card.</span></b><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Are you a new business with a small marketing budget? This card can be used as a website! You can add all of the information that you would put on a website and for $5 a month you can have your own URL.</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">How do you share your card?</span></strong></em></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><br />
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• Import Contacts - Import contacts from any contact manager with one click into BusinessCard2 <br />
• Chat - Live Chat with those visiting your BusinessCard2 (from mobile or web) <br />
• Email Share - Enter in an email address to share your card </span> <span style="font-size: small;">• Social Share - Post your interactive card on your FaceBook wall </span></b><b><span style="font-size: small;">READ MORE.... </span></b></span></h2>
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business you must have Contact Capture! This is the best business tool
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">I have the app on my iPhone and the desktop version. <a href="http://www.broadlook.com/products/contactcapture/" target="_blank">Click here to find out more.</a></span>Karen Kotzenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11077801117167780798noreply@blogger.com0