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 I have a fairly large number of computers that I use regularly. I have a work PC, a home PC, laptop, and then a smartphone which I use when I’m on the go.

Having so many devices has become a must for me because of the nature of my business. I’m sure a lot of you have more than one computer that you use in the clinic, the office and at home.

The problem with this kind of setup is that you have to  keep track of which files were created on which computer and then email them to yourself if you want to access it from another computer. It was a process I had to do in order to get access to files on computers I was working on. It was a time waster and sometimes killed my productivity.

For a long time I used portable USB drives to transport and transfer my media files from computer to computer. The problem with this was I would forget the USB drive at home or would have to worry about structural damage from drops. I was more terrified of losing data from constantly transporting the USB device everywhere.

I also tried to use Google Docs to overcome this problem but realized that they have a long way to go as far as functionality is concerned.  All of this was a real pain until I discovered a neat little service called Dropbox.

This service allows you to create and sync folders with all the computers you use at work and at home with each other.  You can save and transfer all kinds of  files like word docs, power point presentations, video, audio, etc. The highlight of the Dropbox service is knowing that what you saved in one computer is accessible from another. Your files are also accessible over the internet and works with both MACs and PCs. This makes you 100% virtual! You can basically be anywhere with an internet connection and access your files on all of your synced computers.

The service is easy to use and you can get started as soon as you sign up with them.  All you have to do is create folders on your Dropbox account. Then drop your files in that folder and Dropbox will do the rest for you. It detects every time there is a change in the folder and does its magic.

With Dropbox you can also create shared folders for access among your staff or team members. For example, if I have a Powerpoint presentation that I want to share with my colleagues, I can drop the file into my Dropbox folder then send all team members an email notification. Once the email notification is received they will be prompted by Dropbox to visit the website for downloading instructions. It’s that quick and easy!

They offer you 2 GB space for free and so far this has been enough for my needs. Here are some other great features of this service:

1. Ease of use: The service is really easy to use. Once you have it configured, all you need to do is drop your files in the folders and you will be able to access your files from all your synced computers and devices.

2. Works on multiple platforms: The service works on Windows, Mac and Linux, smartphones and syncs any type of file.

3. Collaboration: This service allows multiple people to collaborate because they can work on files from a common location and are able to see each other’s changes in real time.

4. Creates Photo Galleries: It creates photo galleries from photos in your Dropbox.

5. Online backup: Your data is backed up online on their servers and you will be able to restore previous versions of the file.

6. Web Access: You can access your files from the internet and the interface allows you to manipulate files like editing, deleting or renaming them.

The Dropbox service is really efficient and because it is free for up to 2 GBs there is every reason for you to try it out today! You can try it out using —> my referral link and let me know what you think about the service.Similar Posts:

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Local search is one of the least talked about features of Google but it is one that is gaining popularity very rapidly.

Local search is catching on because search engines are getting very good in recognizing when people are searching for something locally. In most cases these local business listings are shown on top of the other search results. Do a search for “physical therapy rehab and (put your zip code)” and see for yourself which are the search results that Google will serve you on the front page. Is your physical therapy business listed there? If not keep reading on!

Local search is also catching on because of its ease of use, large number of results served, a Google map of the local listing being searched and the ability to read reviews about that local listing.

Do you remember the last time you opened up the Yellow Pages to look for a local business? Most people will tell you they are using phone books in their home as step stools to get into hard to reach areas. Everyone is using Google for search. This is a known fact. People are looking for all types of services online from haircuts to auto mechanics and of course physical therapists.

It is in your best interest to have a Google Business listing for your physical therapy business so that you appear on top when people search for such services. If done correctly, this can mean a large number of potential patient referrals, clients or customers without ever having to pay the typical cost associated with using traditional advertising .



Let me take you through six powerful benefits of listing your physical therapy business on Google’s local business search listings:

1. People are searching for your physical therapy business online: This is so basic it goes without saying but I need to say it anyway. A large percentage of searches on Google pertain to local search and out of these searches a good number of them can translate into new referrals, clients or customers for your business . If you are not present on Google’s local business search listings, you are missing out on a lot of new patient referrals, clients and customers. Think about that.

2. Results are near the top of the page: Study after study of search engine users show that they scan a triangular area which includes the area of the first result and then gradually diminishes as you go down the page. Most people never go beyond the first half of the first page. Putting your business listing into Google’s local business directory ensures that your listing will show up in the area where people have the maximum chance of noticing it.

3. Easier than getting on the first page of Google: In most cases getting a business listed in the directory and appearing on the first page for a local business search term is easier than paying high fees to an SEO consultant to have your website appear on the first page for a general search term. When you have your listing listed through Google’s local business search directory you still enjoy the benefit of a large number of views without having to go through the struggle of getting on the first page for your website and paying high fees to an SEO consultant to do it.





1. Google Provides A Map Of Your Business Location: Google will show a map of your business location to web users and even provide them with directions to get to your doorstep. Now that’s powerful! Your front office secretary can focus on coding and billing while Google handles the directions to potential new patient referrals and clients.

2. Google’s local search Listing is free: You don’t have to pay anything to get listed in Google’s business listing. There is absolutely no investment involved and the listing is working for you 24hrs a day all year long. This is a no brainer for anyone with a tight marketing budget.

3. Reach a large number of potential referrals or clients locally: The best part about this is people who engage in local search obviously have a need that has to be met. So when someone calls your physical therapy business through a Google business listing , there is a high chance that person contacting you needs your service and is ready to come through your door almost immediately.

If you take action on including your physical therapy business into Google’s local business search listings, you will enjoy the benefits of getting targeted local patient referrals and potential clients. Most importantly you will have done this simple inclusion of your physical therapy business into Google’s listings at no cost to you. This is a great marketing strategy for your physical therapy business and something you should consider doing soon.Similar Posts:

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