For many years an essential component to any computer or laptop was getting a word processing package.
Whether it was Microsoft Word, Open Office, Apple Works or something else, for most people having this was a necessity.
Eventually the manufacturers got savvy and started to sell the packages separately making them much more expensive.
At some point during this time Google decided to combat this by offering a basic word processing package with all its email accounts.
But Google Drive is much more than just a free word processing package and as a result it has become one of the most popular document creation, storage and sharing platforms around allowing users the ability to access their files from any device from desktops and laptops to smartphones and tablets.
What sets Google Drive apart for me is the ability to work from any computer or laptop and still have all my main personalised files – it frees me up to be able to use communal office computers, internet points (at airports and hotels for example), libraries or friends and families devices whenever I need to access my files on the go.
More importantly it minimises the likelihood of me losing important documents if my computer or laptop crashes, gets broken, lost or stolen.
During my work with clients at Excalibur Press I found that more often than not teaching them to use Google Drive was one of the most important things I could do for them. It meant we could work together more efficiently and gave them the flexibility to work anywhere, anytime.
As a result of this we created our A Basic Guide To Google Drive: 7-day email course which became incredibly popular with some of our regular clients. But the truth is that we are charging our clients £19.99 for information that is freely available across the internet. So, why would they pay? Simple! We have broken down the whole thing down into a 7-day email course that covers all the basics in a quick and easy way to get you started sooner rather than later.
The elements included in each day of the Excalibur Press / Merlin Project Google Drive 7-day email course
Due to it’s popularity with our current clients we’re now opening A Basic Guide To Google Drive: 7-day email course to everyone. And, what’s more exciting is that we’re giving the whole course away for just £4.99, over 75% discount until the end of March.
7 Reasons You NEED Google Drive In Your Life
1. Creating Word Documents
Not only does the Google Docs platform have almost all of the basic functionality of any other word processing programme but it also allows you to share working documents with others.
2. Creating Spreadsheets
Just like Google Docs, Google Sheets provides a vast range of basic spreadsheet options which should be more than enough requirement for any small business, student or home use.
3. Creating Power Point Presentations
Google Slides allows you to create professional presentations with much of the functionality of the Power Point programme.
4. Sharing
Google Drive allows the user to create documents and then instantly share that working document with other users where you can edit together in real time.
5. Easy Access Anywhere
Google Drive can be accessed from anywhere that you log into your gmail account giving you the ability to utilise your files regardless of whether you have your laptop or desktop computer at hand.
6. Additional Apps & Extensions
There are many 3rd party free and paid apps that have been developed for use within your Google Drive. These range from basic design software to photo editing apps.
7. Storage
With the ability to upload files and folders, Google Drive is an excellent option for storing a wide range of material.
So, if you’re interested in finding out more about these 7 elements that we’ve included just click on A Basic Guide To Google Drive: 7-day email course. Each course starts on a Monday so, for example, if you sign up on a Wednesday your emails won’t start until the following Monday. If you want a fast-track just drop us an email to team@oldsite.excaliburpress.co.uk with proof of purchase and we’ll get you caught up with the current week’s course in just 24 hours.
Excalibur Press founder, journalist of 20 years, author & publicist
