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[SS]Hobo · 06-23-2010

Google announced today that Google Voice is now available to everyone. Previously, a user had to register and wait for an invitation to be able to join this innovative calling service. This writer waited over 3 months to get a Google Voice Invite and phone number. My first introduction to Google Voice was through Cincinnati Social Media enthusiast, Daniel Johnson, Jr. about 18 months ago. Dan used to host a "Call Dan" show to connect with people who wanted to talk about new media on his long commutes from his place of employment in Dayton back to his home in Cincinnati. He openly publicized his availablity and used Google Voice as his call-in number to ensure his mobile phone privacy.

Why use Google Voice?

There are many great services that come with this free tool. Here is a list of some of the most outstanding features:

Google Voice number can be configured to ring up to 7 other phones- Scenario: solo-preneurs, consultants with a home office can now avoid publicizing their home-phone, land-line or mobile number as their business phone number. Now clients, customers, etc. can ring the Google Voice number and it will be forwarded to another phone whose number will remain private to the caller.

Call Screening Capabilities: GV requires that callers give their name and number before the call will go through. Helpful for business owners to know who is calling when it is from an unknown number. Allows the GV owner to take the call or send it directly to voicemail after the caller is identified.

Conference Calls- GV allows you to conference in with up to four separate callers.

Call Recording- GV will record the call even if it is already in progress simply by pushing the '4' button.

Voicemail- transcription sent to the user which is helpful in situations where you can't take the call but need the information (i.e. a library or movie theater).

Voicemail- Can listen in on the sly to a voicemail in progress and even cut into the call if you change your mind about speaking to the caller.

Google Voice App for Android and Blackberry available for full integration with your phone's OS.

There are even more helpful services with Google Voice that you will want to check out.

06-23-2010	#7
[SS]Hobo I'm your Huckleberry... Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 1,753	Google announced today that Google Voice is now available to everyone. Previously, a user had to register and wait for an invitation to be able to join this innovative calling service. This writer waited over 3 months to get a Google Voice Invite and phone number. My first introduction to Google Voice was through Cincinnati Social Media enthusiast, Daniel Johnson, Jr. about 18 months ago. Dan used to host a "Call Dan" show to connect with people who wanted to talk about new media on his long commutes from his place of employment in Dayton back to his home in Cincinnati. He openly publicized his availablity and used Google Voice as his call-in number to ensure his mobile phone privacy. Why use Google Voice? There are many great services that come with this free tool. Here is a list of some of the most outstanding features: Google Voice number can be configured to ring up to 7 other phones- Scenario: solo-preneurs, consultants with a home office can now avoid publicizing their home-phone, land-line or mobile number as their business phone number. Now clients, customers, etc. can ring the Google Voice number and it will be forwarded to another phone whose number will remain private to the caller. Call Screening Capabilities: GV requires that callers give their name and number before the call will go through. Helpful for business owners to know who is calling when it is from an unknown number. Allows the GV owner to take the call or send it directly to voicemail after the caller is identified. Conference Calls- GV allows you to conference in with up to four separate callers. Call Recording- GV will record the call even if it is already in progress simply by pushing the '4' button. Voicemail- transcription sent to the user which is helpful in situations where you can't take the call but need the information (i.e. a library or movie theater). Voicemail- Can listen in on the sly to a voicemail in progress and even cut into the call if you change your mind about speaking to the caller. Google Voice App for Android and Blackberry available for full integration with your phone's OS. There are even more helpful services with Google Voice that you will want to check out. Last edited by [SS]Hobo : 06-23-2010 at 05:55 AM.