Google Voice Review

I know you have heard about it and hopefully lucky enough to use it. I have been using it for a while and had been with Grandcentral since they opened. but I really needed a new account/number just for my blogs so PR Reps could easily Contact me so I was able to get another one Thanks to a little help! As Promised I am doing A review for the service.

I can't say enough how much this service has helped me so much! I really hate having to give my real number out online so this was a great option and recommend all you mommy blogger's to sign up for this service since they have started sending new invites. I also have the widget on my blog where you can contact me right from my site and my number is never disclosed! I use my other account for all the giveaways and sweepstakes that I enter so I won't be bothered with calls during hours that are not good for me and to keep all those stupid telemarketers from calling!



The Basics


Google Voice provides a single phone number and lets you manage your voice services online. Unlike a landline service, a Google Voice number isn't tied to a geographical location. Unlike a cellular service, it's not linked to a specific handset. And unlike a VoIP line, it's not matched with an IP address. Rather, it's tied to you. So if you move, change jobs, or switch wireless carriers, your Google Voice number stays with you. It's Always yours!


One number for all your calls and SMS

* Call screening - Announce and screen callers
* Listen in - Listen before taking a call
* Block calls - Keep unwanted callers at bay
* SMS - Send, receive, and store SMS
* Place calls - Call US numbers for free
* Taking calls - Answer on any of your phones
* Phone routing - Phones ring based on who calls
* Forwarding phones - Add phones and decide which ring


Voicemail as easy as email, with transcripts

* Voicemail transcripts - Read what your voicemail says
* Listen to voicemail - Check online or from your phone
* Notifications - Receive voicemails via email or SMS
* Personalize greeting - Vary greetings by caller
* Share voicemail - Forward or download voicemails




More cool things you can do with Google Voice

* Conference calling - Join people into a single call
* Call record - Record calls and store them online
* Call switch - Switch phones during a call
* Mobile site - View your inbox from your mobile
* GOOG-411 - Check directory assistance
* Manage groups - Set preferences by group