I updated my AmSpirit blog today, read it here: http://ping.fm/FRmIr

My August newsletter was published this morning. You can read it at my blog at http://ping.fm/euAi0

Google Search Tips You May Not Know Exist

Even though we've all used Google for years now, I bet some of you have never heard or seen these Google search tips before. These can definitely help you get more out of using Google on a regular basis. Enjoy!

• Want to check the weather anywhere in the country?
  Type in 'weather' and the zip code right after into the Google search bar.
  

• Having a difficult time finding information on any web site?
  
  Enter your query, followed by "site:www.websitename.com," (i.e. "site:www.excelleweb.com") and click enter. You'll see only results from that website.

• Need to convert units of measurement?
  
  Google can convert units of measurement between the U.S. and metric systems, or between larger and smaller units of measurement. For example, typing "50 miles in kilometers" into the search bar yields the number of kilometers at the top of the results page. Entering "6 oz in pounds" or "2 inches to foot" will tell you the quantity in pounds and feet, respectively.
  

• Using Google Maps (maps.google.com) you can determine different directions depending upon your mode of transportation. Google Maps displays four icons above its "Get Directions" bar. Clicking each one pulls up either driving, public transit, walking, or biking directions. The different routes are plotted on the map and change depending on which form of transportation the user wants to use.

• Are you traveling abroad and need to know currency conversions?
  
  Currency conversion is easy and up-to-date with Google. Just type in the two currencies you wish to convert (i.e. "100 dollars in Canadian dollars.")
  

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Bruce Johnson Insurance Agency
Launches Web Site

Excelleweb is pleased to announce that the Bruce Johnson Insurance Agency, located in Dublin, Ohio has recently launched a new web site. They offer various health insurance policies for groups and individuals. Call Bruce Johnson to learn more about their services at (614)-764-9995 or visit www.brucejohnsoninsurance.com.

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Tom Anderson is the President/CEO of Excelleweb, LLC and can be reached at 614-679-0912 or by email at tom.anderson@excelleweb.com.

Mapped out a new site for a client this morning.

Great tip from Seth Godin. This applies to business and life in general...http://ping.fm/iHrFv

Perfect meeting today with a new client. Identified needs and also positioned another resource from my network to help rebuild their brand.

Meeting today that resulted from them receiving my email newsletters for four years and I stayed on top of mind til they were ready to meet.

Attending Dublin Premier chapter of AmSpirit.

Delivered another 'Social Media for Business' presentation today in Marysville, then a lunch meeting to plan a new web site for a client.

Two speaking engagements today. I just started reading 'The Mentor Leader' this morning too. So far, a great book.