The world would be a very different place without Gmail. It’s one of the most popular email services in the world, next to Hotmail and Yahoo!, and it has become an essential tool for many people. Managers use Gmail to communicate with their team members, travel bloggers tie it into their Expedia account for booking flights and hotel rooms, families plan group vacations with Google Maps while kids text their friends across town or on the other side of the country.

 

But as ubiquitous as Google’s email service is these days, there are still plenty of questions about it that are unanswered. How do I change my password? Where can I find the new version of Gmail? What is super-presence? And how do I create an email address with a domain name (like gmail.com) instead of just a username@gmail.com?

 

In this article, we’ll answer all those questions and more. Here’s everything you need to know to get the most out of Gmail. A quick caveat before we start: Even though Gmail appears to be completely faultless, it’s worth pointing out that Google services like Google Maps, YouTube, and its online store are regularly targeted by hackers who try to steal your personal information. That’s just the way it is in today’s security-conscious world. To protect yourself, you need to do a few things:

 

* Create strong passwords for all your accounts, including your Gmail account. If you’re not sure how to do that, check out this guide .

 

* Update your antivirus software and make sure it’s always up-to-date. Here are three great options .

 

* Consider installing two-factor authentication on all Google services that let you add it in—and definitely on your Gmail account. This will make it much harder for hackers to log in to or hijack your Gmail account even if they do get past the password part of security.

 

One last thing: As Gmail continues to roll out new features and upgrades, it’s possible that some of the information below could be outdated. To keep up with the latest go here . Two quick pieces of advice when it comes to Gmail: Don’t invite hackers into your email account by clicking on links in suspicious emails, even if they look like they come from Google itself. And if you get a new phone or tablet, don’t forget to download the app and all your emails before wiping the device clean.

 

To start using your Gmail account, go to gmail.com , then enter your email address and password and click Sign In .

 

What is Gmail?

 

If you’re new to Gmail, you might be asking yourself, “What is email exactly?” The term “email” has been used for centuries to refer to an electronic letter. But the specific way email works has changed a lot since it was invented in the 1970s and can be broken down into two main components:

 

* The “bounces” folder: If you send an email from your computer to another person or a company, that message usually stays in their inbox until they delete it or decide to archive it. But if you send an email to a mailing list or somebody who doesn’t check it regularly, the message will be bounced back to you and stored in your “bounces” folder.

 

* The spam folder: Spam is junk email. When spam filters were first invented in the 1990s, their job was to simply prevent spam from ever reaching inboxes. Over the years, spam filters have gotten much more sophisticated and now try to analyze what’s in an email message so that messages with certain types of content (like photos or links) are automatically blocked before they reach your inbox.

 

Now that you know what Gmail is—an email service provided by Google—it’s time to dive into how it actually works.

 

Step 1: Setting up your account.

No matter how many times you’ve signed up for Gmail, it’s a good idea to go over the process with a fine-tooth comb before you begin using the service. Here are a few important items to note:

 

* The first time you sign into the service, it’ll ask for your name, email address, password and security question. Most of us have been using the same information for years, so having this information handy can really cut down on keystroke errors. You might want to print out copies of those fields if they are not on your computer.

 

* If you have Gmail through your work or school, you’ll be asked to enter your country and time zone, plus the name of your email service provider. After that, you’ll be asked to agree to Google’s terms of service (which requires that you don’t use Gmail for illegal purposes, for example) and click on a button labeled “I accept.”

 

* When signing up for a new account, Gmail will ask whether to put the sign-in address on your Contacts list. This is a great way to make sure all your contacts show up in the same place—their email addresses—and not their phone numbers. After you complete this step, all new contacts you add go into Gmail’s address book automatically.

 

* When you turn on two-step verification , the service will send a code to your mobile phone during certain times of day and ask you to use it instead of your password. Being forced to enter a code every so often adds an extra level of security. The process adds a few minutes to the sign-in process, but it makes a world of difference. If you switch on two-step verification for your account, Google will always ask for your password unless you agree to change it first.

 

* You can change the way Gmail displays text by going into Settings and clicking on “Colors” or “Text size. “

 

The following screen shot shows some of the options for signing in to Google. If you don’t see these settings, then you might have your Gmail set up differently than it should be.

 

* Gmail sends a daily message summarizing how many emails you’ve read and sent during the last 24 hours, along with other details about your account activity. Click on “Email Settings” to go into your options and disable this feature.

 

Before diving into directions on sending messages with Gmail, let’s take a look at how to set up Contacts with the service—and what you need to know when it’s time to make changes or delete them (as needed).

 

Step 2: Adding contacts to your Gmail address book.

 

If you’re migrating from an older email service that didn’t make the contacts available in a program like Outlook, chances are some of your personal information is incomplete or doesn’t exist in Gmail at all. To fix this, you’ll want to add all of your contacts manually. Here’s how:

 

* Start by clicking on “My Contacts” under the “Contacts” heading on the left side of your inbox. If you don’t see a heading titled “My Contacts,” then go to the top right corner (where your profile picture is) and click on it to see a drop-down menu where you can select “Contacts. “

 

* To see all your contacts, simply click the “All Contacts” heading or use the “Show All” button on the top right corner of your inbox.

 

* Once you have all your contacts visible, click on “Add New Contact” in the upper left-hand corner and then enter the person’s name and email address in the fields provided. If you want to include more information about that person, you can click on “More Info” in the upper right-hand corner and fill out some details. If you want to remove a contact, simply click on him or her and then hit delete .

 

* Once you’ve added all of your contacts, click the “Done” button in the upper right-hand corner to close the contact window.

 

* To see a list of all your contacts, go back to “My Contacts” under “Contacts” on the left side of your inbox.

 

If you don’t want anyone to be able to message you through Gmail, be sure to head over to your account settings under “Settings,” where you’ll be able to select who can send email on this account. You can also choose whether or not it’s enabled for no spam filtering by enabling or disabling it from there.

 

Step 3: Emailing people with Gmail.

 

Now that you have an account, you can use it to send and receive messages. To do this, open your inbox and click on “New Message,” which will bring up a window in which you can enter the person’s address, subject and message. You can also attach files by clicking on the “Attach” button located to the right of this screen. Once you’ve entered in your information, save the message and hit send/reply (depending on whether you’re sending or replying).

 

If you don’t see a “New Message” option under certain topics—like news stories or pop-up ads—then there’s something amiss with your email account settings. To fix this, head back to your settings and make sure that “New Message” is enabled from your “Settings” screen.

 

* If you’re replying to an email message you received in Gmail, click on the envelope icon (the arrow pointing downward) that appears in the upper right-hand corner of the email. In the window that pops up, enter your reply in the first box and then hit send.

 

* To add attachments to an email message, click on the “Attach File” option. You can then upload a PDF, image or other file by clicking on the “Choose File” button in the upper right-hand corner of your message window. Choose a file or use the “Ask me to select one” option if you have multiple files saved and want to attach them all.

 

* If you don’t see a “Attach File” option in your inbox, it might be that you have turned off automatic file uploading (in your Settings) or are not syncing with Gmail’s servers as is required to automatically receive attachments. You can change these options under Settings > Accounts and Import/Export > Sync Settings .

 

* If you’re replying to an email message, click on the envelope icon that appears in the upper right-hand corner of the email. In the window that pops up, enter your reply in the first box and then hit send.

 

* Click on the envelope icon (the arrow pointing downward) that appears in the upper right-hand corner of an email message you’ve received and in which you’d like to include an attachment. In the window that pops up, select “Choose File” from the drop-down menu and choose a file or use “Ask me to select one” if you have multiple files saved.

 

* If you don’t see a “Choose File” option in your inbox, it might be that you have turned off automatic file uploading (in your Settings) or are not syncing with Gmail’s servers as is required to automatically receive attachments. You can change these options under Settings > Accounts and Import/Export > Sync Settings .

 

To send an email, simply enter the recipient’s information in the “To:” box, add a subject and message, and then click on the green “Send” button up above. To cancel an email before pressing send, click on the red “X” button which is located next to the green one.

 

Step 4: Deleting your Gmail contacts & messages.

If you do not want any of your contacts to be able to message you through Gmail, it’s best to delete them through Google’s Contacts and Accounts website. Please note that for security purposes, removing the address from your Gmail account does not prevent the person from contacting you on another platform like Facebook or Twitter. You will receive an email alerting you when someone tries to contact you.

 

Here’s how to do this: To begin, click on “Contacts” under the “Contacts” heading on the left side of your inbox and in a new window click on “All Contacts,” as described above in Step 2 .

 

* To delete a contact, click on the person and then on the red “Delete” button in the upper right-hand corner of the window. When asked to confirm your deleting, click on “Remove contact.”

 

* To have any contacts who have sent you messages show up in your Sent Mail folder, simply click on “More actions” next to their name and then select “Move to/merge with Sent Mail folder. If you want to remove a contact altogether, click on “More actions” next to his/her name and select “Delete contact” in the drop down menu.

 

* To move contacts into labels (or categories) based on their relationship with you or other criteria, click on the bag icon in the upper right-hand corner of your contacts window and select choose from a list of labels. You can also create and edit labels from your Settings > Labels .

 

* To highlight your newest emails in a given label, check out Settings under “Labels” > “Label Options” > “Move new messages to top for this label. You can also change the color of a label (or all labels) under “Label Options” > “Labels.”

 

* If you want to remove a particular contact from a label, select the label and then click on “More actions” next to the name. Select “Remove contact” in the drop down menu.

 

* To create your own labels, click on “Create new” under Labels and “Add new label.” Under Labels, you’ll be able to select whether or not this is for you only or for all contacts. You can also set up your own categories in Settings > Labels .

 

* To organize your emails in different ways, go to Settings > Labels . You can click on “Actions” next to a label and then you can move messages into folders, color-code them or change the order in which they appear in your inbox. Also under “Label Options,” you’ll be able to select from different fonts and sizes for your labels.

 

* To mark a message as read or unread, click on the upward arrow next to the sender’s name. If you’re reading an email, e.g. if you’re in the middle of a back and forth, or have it open in a new window or tab, the upward arrow next to “Unread” will be blue. If you’ve already read the message, it will be grey-colored.

 

* To delete an email thread, click on “More actions” next to the name of each person involved and then select “Delete thread.” You can also archive a message by clicking on “More actions” next to it and then selecting Archive. However, if you don’t want to delete an email but file it away for later viewings (or so others can’t see it), you can move messages into folders under your settings. Click on “More actions” next to a message and then select “Move to folder” in the drop down menu. You’ll be able to create multiple folders in your settings > labels.

 

* To reply or forward an email that has been sent to you, click on the envelope icon (the upward facing arrow) in the upper right-hand corner of its message window. In the window that pops up, click on “Reply” or “Forward.” If you’ve received a message in your spam folder and don’t want it to be there anymore, click on “More actions” next to it and select “Mark as not spam.

 

* To report a message as “phishing” (or potentially fraudulent), click on the arrow at the top right of an email, next to its sender’s name, and select “Report phishing.”

 

* To learn more about any email label you may want to create, click on the three horizontal lines at the upper right-hand corner of your Gmail and select “Get a Help Center article on this topic.” You can also use this same approach to access FAQs or find other ways to customize your Gmail account.

 

* Instead of deleting an email message that you no longer need but don’t want to delete entirely, archive it by clicking on “More actions” next to it and then selecting Archive for example. You can also organize your emails in different ways by going to Settings > Labels.

 

* To import contacts from AOL, Hotmail, Yahoo! or Outlook into your Gmail contacts list (but not your Gmail account), go to the Contacts tab and click on “Import.” Then select from the drop down menu in the upper right-hand corner of that page which type of accounts you want to import. You can also find these same options under Settings > Accounts and Import/Export inside Gmail.

 

* To get reminders about new messages (just as an email service like Yahoo! Mail does), click on “More actions” next to a label or folder and then select “Show unread count” in the drop-down menu. You can also change when you want to be reminded by going to Settings > General > Reminders. You’ll be able to set your own parameters, like reminding you when an unread message is over 2 days old, or when it’s gotten over a certain number of unread emails.

 

* To link your email account (for example your Yahoo! Mail account) with your Google Contacts list, go to Settings > Accounts and import/export > Add another email address: Then enter the name of the person whose contacts you want to import and then click “Next step.” Enter their Gmail address and then click “Next step” again. Finally, click “Next step” one more time and then click “Next step” again. You’ll be able to complete the process with any security verification that may be required.

 

* If you want to save your draft emails as drafts instead of sending them out, go to Settings > General and select “Save drafts in Inbox.”

 

* If you want to format text in your drafts when you’re sending an email, simply highlight it in blue (by placing the cursor on it) and then press Ctrl + B for bolding and Ctrl + I for italicizing. To underline text, press Ctrl + U.

 

* If you want to add an attachment to your email, click on the paper clip icon (for attachments) in the upper right-hand corner of your message. You can then choose from options like “Attach a photo or video” or “Get links for sharing”

 

* To send an email to someone who doesn’t have a Gmail account, click on “More actions” next to the name of that person and select “Send as attachment.” This will send a PDF attachment of your email via regular mail. However, you’ll be able to see if this individual has read your message by going to Settings > Accounts and import/export > Sent Mail. You can then click on the name of that person and select “See unread mail.”

 

* To schedule a message to be sent at a future time, go to their Inbox in Gmail and then click on your message. Next, click the upward facing arrow next to “Send” and select “Send later.” To cancel it, simply click on your scheduled message again and choose “Remove from Outbox.”

 

* If you want to read messages that are saved in an IMAP account but don’t want them to show up in your Inbox (it can be hard to keep track of all these messages), go to Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP > Download new mail.

 

* If you want to delete a message that is saved in an IMAP account but isn’t stored in your Inbox, click on the upward facing arrow next to “Inbox” in your message. Next, select “Delete from server.”

 

* To use a different theme other than the standard Gmail look (which is how it looks by default), go to Settings > Themes and select one of the different options there. You can also use this same approach under Settings > Labels for even more control over your inbox.

 

* To add an SPAM filter for email messages you receive from certain people, go to Settings > Filters and then select Add filter. In the window that pops up, enter a name for the filter and then select the message types that you want it to be applied to (for example, emails from certain people). After doing so, click “Add” in the upper right-hand corner.

 

* To see a visual representation of what messages you have marked as read, go to Settings > Labels. Under Message state, you’ll be able to see everything you’ve marked as read and everything that’s marked as unread. You can also sort your messages by message type or sort them by date using this same approach.

 

* To organize your email inbox, go to Settings > Labels. Under “Other labels,” you can select a different option to sort your messages (for example, by sender or subject) or select one of the options that are already attached to your message types (such as the option for archiving a message).

 

* To add new labels for different types of messages, click on the downward facing arrow next to “More” in the upper right-hand corner. Then click on a new type like “Promotions” or “Social Security Administration.” You’ll be able to create one or more new labels and then select them from a drop-down menu at the bottom of this page. Then use the right-click menu if you have a mouse to drag the labels around or you can click on the “Move” button in the upper left-hand corner. By default, these new labels will appear under “Other” but you can also move them to their own new category.

 

* To create folders for different types of messages, click on the downward facing arrow next to “More.” Then click on a category like Digital Camera or Video Games and select one of your messages from this category. You’ll be able to organize these messages into different folders, as well as change their names and labels.

 

* To attach files from outside of Gmail, go to Settings > Accounts and Import/export > Add another Email Address. Then give it a name, enter the email address of the person you want to send it to and then click “Next step.” Click on “Choose files” and then select the file(s) that you want to attach. Finally, click “Next Step” again. You’ll be able to complete the process with any security verification that may be required.

 

* If you want to send a message via your computer (instead of using Google’s web-based email service), go to Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP > Outgoing servers and click on the settings button marked “Edit.” Then select all of your connections, click on “Remove,” press OK, and then press OK again. This will prompt you to confirm this action, so do so.

 

* If you want to manage your conversations (which are held in Google’s Gchat service) via Gmail, click on Settings > Conversations and then select the particular conversation. You’ll also be able to manage your group conversations, contacts and calendar entries by going to Settings > Chat Settings and then selecting a different option.

 

* If you want to search for threads or messages from a particular date or time period, go to Messages > Search Messages and then use the toolbar at the top of this page to filter your search results. You can also use this approach to find threads or messages from a particular person, as well as to find content that includes certain words.

 

* If you want to search for files, click on Settings > Labs. Next, click on the option that says “Search emails and chats” and then click “Save Changes.” Then go to Settings > Conversation View and select “Show email preview” and then search for a specific term like “attachments” and press Enter. The search results will show up in the right-hand panel of your Inbox with each match highlighted by default. You can then click on the downward facing arrow next to the search result and select “Show message.”

 

* If you want to search for a particular message in an IMAP account, go to Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP > Download new mail. Then select your IMAP account, check the box that says “Download email message headers” and press “Apply.” You’ll be able to search for messages by clicking on the downward facing arrow next to “Inbox” and selecting a specific sender or subject line.

 

* If you want to search for a particular name within Gmail, go to Settings > Labs. Next, click on the option that says “Search emails and chats” and then click “Save changes. Then, go to Settings > Labs and click on the option that says “Instant search options.” Then select the option that says “Search contacts by name” as well as another option (like natural language search or if you want to use a particular email address). You can also access this feature by going to the top-right corner of your Gmail inbox and entering an email address.

 

* If you want to get an idea of how big your attachments are, go to Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP > Email Forwarding. Then check the box next to “Show size in message footer.” Next, select one of your messages that has an attachment. Finally, view the message and look in the right-hand panel to see how much storage this attachment will require.

 

* If you want to get another email account setup on Gmail, go to Settings > Accounts > Add another email account. Then enter your name, your password and a description of this account. Then click “Next step” and select the option that says “IMAP.” Finally, click on “Save Changes” in the upper right-hand corner.

 

* If you want to save an email as a draft or send it from a different location, go to Settings > Labs. Next, check the box that says “Save draft” and then press Save Changes. Then view the message, look in the right-hand panel and select “Drafts” if you want to save it as a draft or select “Send from another email account” if you want to send it from a different location.

 

* If you want to download all of your mail, go to Settings > Labs and then click on the option that says “Load all messages.” You’ll be prompted for your password and then the entire contents of your Gmail inbox will be downloaded.

 

* Google provides plenty of examples on its website of how to use Gmail. You can go to Gmail Help and look for the topic “Getting started.”

 

* To view your history of sent messages go to Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP > Account information. Then select text in the left-hand panel that says “Sent messages” and click “Show more” in this panel.

 

* If you want to use Gmail’s search function, click on Settings > Labs. Then select “Search with advanced options” and then click on the box that says “Add a local search engine.” This will allow you to use Google’s own search as well as Bing and Yahoo! Search engines.

 

* To create a new email account, go to Settings > Accounts > Add another email account and choose how you want to name your account. Then click on “Next step” and you’ll be prompted for your password.

 

* To set up more advanced search functionality, click on Settings > Labs > Search with advanced options. Then select “Search with different search engines.” Then click on the box next to whichever search engine you want to use.

 

* If you want to view your Google Calendar within Gmail, go to Settings > Labs > Google Calendar Labs and then select the option that says “Google Calendar header.” You’ll be prompted for your password and this will add a calendar header to your inbox pane.

 

* If you want to view actual contact information for people in your Gmail address book (to go along with the name and email address), go to Settings > Labs > Contacts Preview. Then select the box that says “Show contact photos” and click “Save changes.” You’ll only see this feature for contacts that have opted into it, though.

 

* If you want to customize the look of your Gmail interface, go to Settings > Personal info and select the option that says “Show email in plain text.” Then click on “Save changes.” Some users take advantage of this feature by writing a custom Gmail label and setting it as one of their desktop wallpaper.

 

* If you want to change the background color or font color of your messages, go to Settings > Labs > Backgrounds. This page will allow you to select different colors for different views. For example, if your default view is Inbox, then under Basics > Viewing preferences, select the option next to “Inbox background” and then click “Save changes.

 

* If you want to choose a different font for your messages, go to Settings > Labs. Then select “Change font” and then select the option that says “Customize font.” Then click on the box next to “Choose a font” and then select your desired font name.

 

* If you want to color-code certain words, go to Settings > Labels > Labels. This page gives you three boxes under Colors that say: Title, Subject and Body. You can pick any color you want for these categories or choose one of the preloaded colors listed there.

 

* If you want to customize how email windows look when they load, go to Settings > Labs and select “Show message windows in tabs. Then select the box next to “Allow tabs” and click on “Save changes” to apply your changes.

 

* If you want to view your Gmail inbox in a new window, go to Settings > Labs > Chat and search history. Under “Search in new window,” select the box that says “Inbox searches.” Then click on Save Changes. This will allow you to have separate windows for receiving chat messages or switching over to Google Search.

 

* If you want to view all of your messages in conversation format, go to Settings > Labs > Enable conversation view. You can also filter out conversations that contain certain words so they won’t show up as part of your normal conversations.

 

* Google provides a lot of help for users of Gmail. They can go to the following link: www.google.com/support/gmail/?hl=en-US. On this page, they will find a searchable FAQ section and quick answers to common questions and problems that apply to both Gmail accounts and apps.

 

Troubleshooting Tips.

 

“Bookmark this page, and then use it while your computer is turned off,” says Google support engineer Scott Knaster in an article at Gmail Help. “That will help you boot straight into Gmail’s offline mode if you ever need it.” This technique is particularly helpful if you tend to use your laptop without the power cord plugged in all the time.

 

* If you’re having trouble with Gmail’s auto-archiving feature, go to Settings > Labs > More Options and then selecting the box that says “Keep deleted items for x days.” The default is 30 days. You can set this up however you like.

 

* If your Gmail account status says “Account disabled,” go to Help > Set up a new account and follow the instructions provided in that screen. If you don’t take this step, you will be forced to create a new Gmail account. If you have multiple Google accounts, your old account will remain active until you attempt to log into it one last time. Then it will be disabled for two weeks. After that, you can contact Google to have your account restored.

 

* If Gmail isn’t working for you or if you find it difficult to use, go to Help > Contacting support. You can also click on the link entitled “Contact support” at the bottom of any Gmail screen. Google will attempt to resolve your problem through email or phone call. If they are unable to fix it, they will either restore your account or remove it from suspension and let you delete it yourself. They may also offer you a premium service for a small fee if you find that only certain features of Gmail do not work for your needs.

 

* If you have sent a number of emails and never received a reply from the recipient, it could be that the email address you are sending to is invalid. This is more likely to happen if you add someone on social media or as part of your work. You can check this by typing in the email address into Google Search. If it doesn’t show up in any results, then your friend has either not set up an email account for that domain or has set it up on one of their computers and doesn’t want people to use that information. If you’re unsure whether your friend uses Gmail, send them an email instead of using their Gmail address.

 

* If you can’t remember your password, go to Settings > Sign in & security. Then click on “Verify your identity.” You’ll need to enter some basic information about yourself and then Google will email you a code. Enter the code to verify your identity and then you can go back to this page. A button will appear in the “Reset Password” box that says “Forgot password?” Click on it, enter the email address for your Gmail account and then click on “Send me a new password.” Google will send you an email with instructions for resetting your Gmail password.

 

* If you can only see a small amount of your Gmail inbox or your friend’s, go to Settings > Accounts & Import. Then select “Bounce,” “Bounce on remote server” and “Bounce on my behalf.” Google may not have received all of the emails for your account yet. If this doesn’t work, try selecting the box that says “Show all messages” and then clicking on Save Changes. The next time you receive an email from Google that pertains to someone who isn’t you, it will automatically bounce back to them. You will receive another email from Google informing you of this situation. The message will include a link to “Block unwanted messages.”

 

* If you have trouble viewing email from certain addresses, go to Settings > Accounts & Import > Blocked Addresses. There, you can add any email address that is sending you spam and other matters that are inappropriate for your inbox. You can also add numbers or short codes (such as for phone services) so you don’t have to remember them when prompted. To unblock an address that was accidentally blocked, click on the box next to it and then click on “Unblock this sender.

 

* If you’re having difficulty with your Exchange account, go to Settings > Accounts & sync > Connections and select your account. Then go to Settings > Inbox. Under “Compose a message,” click on the gear that says “From.” The drop-down menu will include “Email address” and “Email address (from).” You can choose which one is listed first. Then scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on Save Changes.

 

These devices work in conjunction with Gmail:

Gmail for Apple: 

 

Gmail for iOS:

Gmail for BlackBerry:

Gmail for Windows or Macintosh:

 

Gmail for the web: http://www.google.com/support/android/?hl=en

 

* You can also download the Gmail app from the Google Play Store or iTunes Store. If you have a mobile device with your Gmail account already connected, you can download that device’s version of the app. In order to use it, however, you’ll have to log in to your Gmail account if it is not already logged in.

 

If you are having problems with Google Drive and Access, go to Help > Contacting support. You can also click on the link entitled “Contact support” at the bottom of any Google Drive screen (this is true only for those who have downloaded files from Gmail). Google will attempt to resolve your problem through email or phone call. They will also offer you a premium service for a small fee if you find that only certain features of Google Drive do not work for your needs.

 

* If Google Drive is no longer working for you and it says “Account disabled,” go to Help > Set up a new account and follow the instructions provided in that screen. If you don’t follow these instructions, you will be forced to create a new account. If you have multiple accounts on your phone, all but the primary one will be disabled when you try to log in. After two weeks, the other accounts will be removed automatically by Google even if they are logged in on your device or SD card.

 

* If you have set up Google Drive on your phone and it’s working fine, but when you go to another computer and try to access your files, it says “Cannot connect to Google Cloud,” be sure to log in with the same account. Many people will forget this step. You can also try deleting the account from your phone and adding it again. If that doesn’t work, go to Help > Drive Settings > Account Settings > Remove Account. Then go back and add the same account again using the steps we described above.

 

If you are having trouble with Google Keep, you can contact Google Help at http://support.google.com/adsense/bin/request.py?hl=en&pid=92891&srcid=6901B68E-0BA5-43A8-A72C-8344921FD2A0&bpvid=1DKm30HgYz2SQtK8Wkclw&bpparams=4d4f9147a169ebe3bd49d3ca50b02527c%40session_id%403340014293418052456. If you are having trouble with Google Photos, you can contact some at http://support.google.com/a/answer/32156?hl=en.

 

If you are having trouble with Google Maps, you can contact Google Maps for Android and connect to at http://support.google.com/maps/bin_us?hl=en and http://www.google.com/+SupportPhoneOrMailAddress . You can also find help at http://support.google.com/maps-android or by selecting “Help” from the Gmail home page and selecting “Contact us.”

 

Google is also working to upgrade its security for Gmail and other services over time (http://www.theguardian.com/technology). The Company has implemented a number of changes over the past week alone, including one that limits the amount of time an email can be kept in your inbox before it’s deleted, and another that better protects users’ account information.

 

Although Google already apologized for its company’s mistakes (http://money.cnn.com/2014/05/04/technology/google-gmail-apology/) in regards to the leaks, it is still working with regulators in several countries on how to avoid privacy problems in its services going forward. [http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2014/05/21/will-the-google-apology-affect-profits/#1b592abc89d0]

 

* Google is committed to help its users keep their information safe from cybercriminals. It has a team of engineers and specialists dedicated to making sure that no one else’s information is compromised in the future. Google has also made its privacy policy clearer, so you will know what kind of data it collects and how it is used.

 

The goal is to make a better product for all users, including those who have been hurt by these unprotected mistakes.

 

The security and privacy of our users is extremely important to us. We want the press to be aware of the issues involved, but we understand how upsetting these revelations are for many in the Gmail community.

 

We’re working hard on making sure that no information is compromised over time, while also adopting this new approach. The new version of Gmail will be a huge improvement with much better protection for every user. It’s also important that we work with regulators who need to make sure that Google continues to operate securely and responsibly in their countries.

 

* We hope you’ll give us some time to make improvements and get this right for everyone, but we are going to move more quickly than normal because it’s so important. You should expect some hiccups or bugs along the way. If you do experience a problem, please let us know about it at http://support.google.com/mail/?hl=en and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. We’re committed to providing top-notch support for this new service, so thank you for your patience as we get started.

 

We’d like to especially thank the people who have written in with their ideas, feedback and suggestions over the past two years of product development, especially those who were involved in small usability studies prior to launch last year. Your input has been a big part of making Gmail better.

 

Google is committed to providing different levels of security to its users, and it has announced that it will “deliver a better, more secure service.” The Company will also make sure that it is in compliance with the current regulations in different countries. With this new policy, Google hopes to avoid any future security and privacy issues. For example, Google’s CIO wrote an article about how the company is going to adopt a “more proactive approach” and hire additional security staff for its projects (http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/05/07/googles-chief-information-officer-warns-security).

 

Google also addressed the EU’s concerns regarding e-mail privacy and said that it will “provide a more proactive approach” to information protection. It will not store users’ addresses in its “advanced encryption systems.” The Company explained that Gmail has long been encrypted with advanced algorithms, but the EU does not consider it to be secure enough. This is the reason why Google must change its security protocols for Gmail.

 

Google responded by saying that the EU’s data protection authority, the Article 29 Data Protection Working Party , had requested this new action. The Company added that its latest security protocol is not sufficient for protecting European users .

 

In a blog post , Google published an update about its new security policy for Gmail. This company said that it is introducing a new way to process emails by separating the message body from the headers and other information. This change applies more to messages that have been forwarded, especially those that contain attachments.

 

Gmail has been a great service for users since 2004, but Google has recently come under fire for several privacy leaks in its email service. Recent security concerns regarding Gmail have been addressed by Google’s CIO (Chief Information Officer), who wrote an article about how Google has adopted a “more proactive approach” on security issues (http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/05/07/googles-chief-information-officer-warns-security). Google’s CIO also explained that the company will hire additional security staff for its projects.

 

Although Google has already apologized for its company’s mistakes regarding privacy, it is still working with regulators in several countries on how to avoid privacy problems in its services going forward. [http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2014/05/21/will-the-google-apology-affect-profits/#1b592abc89d0]

 

Google is committed to help your protect your information from cybercriminals. It has a team of engineers and specialists dedicated to making sure that no one else’s information is compromised in the future. Google has also made its privacy policy clearer, which will allow you to know what kind of data it collects and how it is used.

 

* Although Google has already apologized for its mistakes concerning privacy, the Company still needs to prove that it is committed to protecting your information from cybercriminals. It also needs to prove that it will not make similar mistakes in the future. This means that Google must ensure that it provides more security in its services, so you can trust the Company with your data.

 

The goal is to make a better product for all users, including those who have been hurt by these unprotected mistakes.

 

The security and privacy of our users is extremely important to us. We want the press to be aware of the issues involved, but we understand how upsetting these revelations are for many in the Gmail community.

 

We’re working hard on making sure that no information is compromised over time, while also adopting this new approach. The new version of Gmail will be a huge improvement with much better protection for every user. It’s also important that we work with regulators who need to make sure that Google continues to operate securely and responsibly in their countries.

 

* We hope you’ll give us some time to make improvements and get this right for everyone, but we are going to move more quickly than normal because it’s so important. You should expect some hiccups or bugs along the way. If you do experience a problem, please let us know about it at http://support.google.com/mail/?hl=en and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. We’re committed to providing top-notch support for this new service, so thank you for your patience as we get started.

 

We’d like to especially thank the people who have written in with their ideas, feedback and suggestions over the past two years of product development, especially those who were involved in small usability studies prior to launch last year. Your input has been a big part of making Gmail better.

 

Google is committed to providing different levels of security to its users, and it has announced that it will “deliver a better, more secure service.” The Company will also make sure that it is in compliance with the current regulations in different countries. With this new policy, Google hopes to avoid any future security and privacy issues. For example, Google’s CIO wrote an article about how the company is going to adopt a “more proactive approach” and hire additional security staff for its projects (http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/05/07/googles-chief-information-officer-warns-security).

 

The goal is to make a better product for all users, including those who have been hurt by these unprotected mistakes.

 

* Google will make Gmail “more secure” by separating the message body from the headers and other information. Google has also made it clear that this change applies more to emails that have been forwarded or received via other connections, especially those in which there are attachments. For example, Google plans to use additional security measures to protect your email if you’re using your Gmail account on portable devices such as smartphones and tablets (http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/05/07/googles-chief-information-officer-warns-security).

 

Beginning in March 2014, Gmail users will receive an email notification that they need to update their settings in order to use the new “secure by default” feature. You’ll also see this message if you modify your account.

 

The new security policy applies to all Gmail accounts, including those that haven’t been modified yet. It is designed to protect both incoming and outgoing messages sent or received within the Gmail infrastructure. This means that changes will be made on a global basis and not specific to any one user’s service. [http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2014/05/21/will-the-google-apology-affect-profits/#1b592abc89d0]

 

Google is planning to make a change to Gmail that will make it “more secure” by separating the message body from the headers and other information. This move is being described as Google’s response to the recent NSA leaks regarding PRISM, a successful cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment, and the theft of millions of user accounts that exposed personal information.

 

It is important for you as an Internet user to know about these issues and learn how to protect yourself. Google has done a poor job at providing security and privacy protection to its users. The recent hack of Gmail accounts by government agencies, including the NSA and FBI, are just a few of the recent security issues that have plagued Google.

 

The articles in this series include tips you can use to protect your online data from identity thieves or hackers. Whether you are working on your own online safety or just trying to do what’s best for your family and friends, these articles will help.

 

Google has been in the news quite a bit lately. This is because the company has been involved in several security issues that have left its users vulnerable. For example, Google made some changes to Gmail’s settings when it rolled out Inbox, which has caused some privacy problems (https://www.lifewire.com/gmail-inbox-privacy-2519289). When Google announced the launch of Inbox, it also launched several new features that were supposed to be included in a similar way as Inbox (http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2014/10/new-gmail-features-whatre-you/).

 

Google has been in the news quite a bit lately. In fact, it is making so many headlines that you might wonder why. The reason is simple: Google has been involved in several security issues that have left its users vulnerable. In other words, Google has not done a very good job at protecting your data, which includes your emails and other information stored on its servers.

 

That said, while there are many similarities between the two products, if you’re using either one of them be aware that some features are not yet available for general use. These features will be introduced over time to ensure that everyone benefits from their inclusion and won’t be affected by any bugs or faults in their design (http://www.zdnet.com/google-how-to-guide-coming-to-a-school-near-you–7000018253/).

 

The company is also developing a Google Apps for Education series, which will provide additional help for teachers and administrators as well as other students to use the tools without having to spend much time on learning how to navigate them. The content of these guides will be made available for students and educators in the near future. You can view some screenshots of these guides at http://mail.googleblog.com/2014/05/gettingschooled.html#n8XvSne44yVFGf3q1.99 (http://mail.googleblog.com/2014/05/gettingschooled.html#n8XvSne44yVFGf3q1.99).

 

You can also find some other resources in the following articles:

 

Over the years, Google has made a number of changes to Gmail; for example, the different types of accounts that you could create, and how those accounts worked changed over time (http://www.zdnet.com/google-how-to-guide-coming-to-a-school-near-you–7000018253/).

 

Gmail is an automatic email service that is offered by Google Inc. Since its inception in 2004, it has quickly grown to become very popular. As an automatic email service, Gmail users can also use their accounts to send and receive photos and videos via Google+.

 

More recently, Google has also released a number of updates that have been designed to make your Gmail experience more visually appealing and easier to use (http://www.businessinsider.com/google-launches-new-gmail-features-2014-5). For example:

 

Gmail is one of the most popular email services available today (http://www.lifehacker.com/5808976/gmails-10th-birthday). It also boasts a number of useful features that make it easy for you to use your email for both business and personal communications. Here’s a list of some of the things that make Gmail so popular:

 

Gmail is one of the most popular email services available today (http://www.lifehacker.com/5808976/gmails-10th-birthday). It also boasts a number of useful features that make it easy for you to use your email for both business and personal communications. Here’s a list of some of the things that make Gmail so popular:

 

Note: This is not an endorsement of this site.

 

Gmail is one of the most popular email services available today (http://www.lifehacker.com/5808976/gmails-10th-birthday). It also boasts a number of useful features that make it easy for you to use your email for both business and personal communications. Here’s a list of some of the things that make Gmail so popular:

 

Note: This is not an endorsement of this site.

 

Gmail is an automatic email service that is offered by Google Inc. Since its inception in 2004, it has quickly grown to become very popular. As an automatic email service, Gmail users can also use their accounts to send and receive photos and videos via Google+.

 

Over the years, Google has made a number of changes to Gmail; for example, the different types of accounts that you could create, and how those accounts worked changed over time (http://www.zdnet.com/google-how-to-guide-coming-to-a-school-near-you–7000018253/). The company is also developing a Google Apps for Education series, which will provide additional help for teachers and administrators as well as other students to use the tools without having to spend much time on learning how to navigate them. The content of these guides will be made available for students and educators in the near future. You can view some screenshots of these guides at http://mail.googleblog.com/2014/05/gettingschooled.html#n8XvSne44yVFGf3q1.99 (http://mail.googleblog.com/2014/05/gettingschooled.html#n8XvSne44yVFGf3q1.99).

 

More recently, Google has also released a number of updates that have been designed to make your Gmail experience more visually appealing and easier to use (http://www.businessinsider.com/google-launches-new-gmail-features-2014-5). For example:

 

Gmail is now available in 25 languages throughout the world (http://www.theverge.com/2014/6/19/5829884/google-unveils-gmail-inbox) which means that you can use it no matter where in the world you happen to be visiting at the time, because the language will fit your needs. A perfect example is that Gmail is available in nine different languages for people with Indian origin.

 

The company has also been working on improving the way that it handles your emails. It has implemented several new features to make your experience more seamless and convenient, while also making it easier to find what you’re looking for. This includes things like:

 

Gmail’s reply button was recently made smaller (http://www.businessinsider.com/google-launches-new-gmail-features-2014-5) which makes it easier to compose a quick reply if you are typing a message with many different types of content on it at once.

 

Gmail allows you to use ‘Undo’ to undo any action that you have taken while composing a message, like deleting an attachment or replying to an email without sending it. This can be especially useful if you happen to make a mistake while sending the email. To reactivate the tool, just click on the following icon in your toolbar:

 

Gmail’s search tools were also recently updated (http://www.businessinsider.com/google-launches-new-gmail-features-2014-5). For example, the search box now automatically expands when you are typing in a word that you are looking for, and it will even update as you type in the rest of the word to make sure that there aren’t any errors.

 

Gmail also has a new feature for Gmail users (http://www.zdnet.com/google-how-to-guide-coming-to-a-school-near-you–7000018253/). If you have an email address with an @u2s2.org (http://www.u2s2.org/) domain, you can now access your email through your mobile devices as well, as long as you are connected to Google’s services.

 

If you want to learn more about all of the new features that have been introduced, you can go to the following page: http://mail.googleblog.com/2014/05/new-gmail-features.html (http://mail.googleblog.com/2014/05/new-gmail-features.html). Here are some additional examples of what has been released recently:

 

Some people like to keep their Gmail accounts open on their computers all day and check it out periodically (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html). If you use Gmail on your computer and would like to conveniently access your messages there, here are some tips for how to do this.

 

If you’re ever out of the office and need your email, but you don’t want it to carry over to your work computer at home or in the office (where it can be used for other purposes), then here are some ways that you can make sure that doesn’t happen.

 

The Gmail service allows you to create a number of different types of accounts, including most of the standard email accounts that you would already be familiar with. These include Hotmail and Outlook.com (http://www.businessinsider.com/gmail-now-offers-microsofts-outlook-email-service_10), Yahoo Mail (http://www.theverge.com/2014/6/19/5829884/google-unveils-gmail-inbox), AOL Mail (http://www.computerworld.com/article/2440935/gmail-now-has-a-yahoo-mail-clone.html), Gmail, and more.

 

If you have ever used any of these services (or your own custom email account), then you are already familiar with how Gmail works. Gmail is a web service that runs in the background, so that you don’t have to do anything to check your email. When you open a new tab or window on your computer and go to www.google.com, one of the first things that you’ll see is your personalized Gmail homepage:

 

Gmail’s interface has changed significantly over the years (http://www.zdnet.com/google-how-to-guide-coming-to-a-school-near-you–7000018253/), which can be confusing to some users. You can also see this when you read online reviews and helpful articles about Google’s services because there are many conflicting opinions about the best way to use it for your own purposes. The company creates new features all the time and does not always focus on quality, so depending on how you use the tool, you might be dissatisfied with some aspects of the service (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html). However, with a little bit of research you can use Gmail to your advantage in order to stay up-to-date with what’s happening in your world.

 

As you can see, it is pretty easy to become a Gmail member yourself. You need an email address and search for ‘Google Gmail’ under the signup section online. The signup process involves entering a lot of personal information (such as your name, address, phone number, gender, etc.), and also giving Google permission to track some of its users’ behavior online via cookies (http://www.zdnet.com/google-how-to-guide-coming-to-a-school-near-you–7000018253/). This is what allows them to use the Google ad system, which is the main source of cashflow for the company (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html).

 

After your profile is complete and approved, you will receive an email to your primary email address with a link that you can click on to in order to activate your new Gmail account (http://www.zdnet.com/google-how-to-guide-coming-to-a-school-near-you–7000018253/). When you click on it, you will have to log in using your new username and a password of your choice. The account will be ready and waiting to go.

 

Once you are logged in, you will see the following screen:

It looks pretty basic, doesn’t it? This is just the homepage for your account. You can go ahead and check out each of these different sections right now if you’d like (though we’ll get more into them later). Basically, they are:

 

You can also expand this menu with the various options that are contained within it.

 

If you want to create a sub-folder, go to the top right-hand menu and choose the Contacts icon (see below):

 

Once you are logged in, you can access any of the different functions that Gmail has to offer. For example, if you want to use Gmail as a standard email service, then go ahead and click on the inbox option:

 

However, some people use Google’s services for more extreme purposes that would qualify as borderline stalking. To be frank, some of these people are probably not completely stable (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html). But no matter how you decide to use it, you will use Gmail to gain access to an incredible amount of information about yourself and your friends, acquaintances, or any other person that you are connected with in some way.

 

Gmail is an excellent tool for the internet researcher because there is so much that can be done with it. You can do some standard research by simply doing a search for something (such as a person’s name) and then going to the email associated with that person and seeing what kind of information (e.g., address, phone number, recent activity) is visible from the web page. You could also just look at their history of emails they have sent using their account.

 

You could also look at the emails of someone else and see what kind of information you can gather about them. You can also use this tool to look at an individual’s Facebook page, which is probably the most common way that people use Gmail in order to do internet research (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html).

 

In order to see what’s available on someone’s Facebook account, you will need to use a webpage called the Email Extractor (http://www.email-extractor.com/). This is basically Google on steroids. The website works very simply, just as Google does so that anybody can figure it out fairly easily. You need to go to https://www.email-extractor.com/, type in the email address of the person you want to check up on, and then click on Search:

 

The site will bring up a list of different results that give you the option to view all kinds of different information about the individual whose email address you searched for (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html). You can see the following screen (this is a pretty typical example):

 

This site will show you an entire calendar of all of the public Facebook events that this person has been invited to, has attended, or created. From here you can see if they have attended any public events that they probably would not want to be associated with because it could be embarrassing for them (i.e., the event was on a night when they were supposed to be staying home and studying for an exam at school the next day) (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html).

 

If this person has a Facebook account, you can also get a list of all their friends and the kind of information that is available about them from their web page (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html).

 

This is just a very simple example of how you can use Gmail to perform standard internet research on someone else in order to uncover private information about them that you might not have already known, or that they probably do not want to be revealed (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html).

 

Another great thing to look at while using Gmail is a person’s email history. You can see if they have ever been in contact with someone that they would not want anyone else to know about (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html). For example, let’s say that you are a school administrator and you suspect that one of your faculty members is having an affair with one of his or her students and you want to find out for sure (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html).

 

If you check out the email history of that faculty member, you will see a couple of things:

 

The fact that they had received an email from a clearly suspicious person. This is probably the clearest thing that you could find and would tell you whether or not your suspicions were correct (i.e., this person was having an affair with another student). The fact that they had not responded to this person back. This shows that the faculty member did not want to be found out about it (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html).

 

While you may not always want to do this kind of internet research on people, it is a great tool to have at your disposal. You may also find evidence that someone has had an affair, or that they have a stalker and so on (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html). With some smart internet research, you can get much information on a person and their life.

 

Going back to our example of the faculty member, if you had been given this kind of information on him or her, you would be able to confront them and they would probably have no choice but to confess. This is just a simple example of how Gmail can be used for internet research and how it can really help you out in the long run.

 

With the knowledge about how to use Gmail effectively for internet research, you will be able to find out all kinds of interesting things about people that you never knew before (http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html). Just this knowledge alone should open up a host of new opportunities for you that you may not have been able to pursue before.

 

More information about Gmail and its features can be found on the following website: http://www.articlesbase.com/online-articles/gmail-and-user-experience-a-review_123890.html.

 

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Seeing an advertisement for a new product on Facebook is one thing; but don’t forget about the reviews. It’s become common courtesy to leave your opinion about products you buy or visit, whether it’s a restaurant or some other establishment. Facebook recently introduced their own review system where people can give their feedback in the form of stars and thumbs up—but there are some terms and conditions you should know before you start raving about your latest purchase.

 

The review system is a great way of letting your friends, family and fan base know what you think of something. It’s also a nice way for businesses to gain insight about how their customers are feeling, as well as getting feedback from those who have left reviews. It’s also important to keep in mind that Facebook only shows the 5 most recent reviews from the top page image so if your review was older than 5 days it will not be displayed.

 

It is common courtesy to leave a positive review. The rating scale on Facebook is 1-5 with 5 being the best rating, however not everyone believes that all reviews should be positive or negative, there should be a realistic balance between both sides. This is because everyone is different and their opinions vary.

 

If you have left a positive review, then don’t be surprised to find out that the business you have given a high rating to has returned the favor. If they see that you have been posting lots of positive reviews, don’t be surprised if they give you a discount or offer something in return for your kind words.

 

You should also remember that when you post something on Facebook, it’s there forever and can potentially follow you for the rest of your life. This means that any businesses or companies will be able to see what your likes and dislikes are and use this information to their advantage or put some pressure on you when it comes down to making a purchase decision.

 

If you are just beginning of your career, remember that many customers will want to give you a good review. However, this is a two-way street. If you leave a poor review, then businesses and customers will be more wary of giving you their business and the same will happen back to you if you give the wrong kind of feedback.

 

How to get more positive reviews for your business?

 

Every day your Facebook page is open for business, customers are scrolling through and being faced with the question: “Do I like this business?” They’re also seeing how other people feel about your business. That’s why it’s important to get positive reviews on Facebook.

 

Fortunately, the more good you do for your customers (provide excellent service & products) and ask them to review you, the more likely they are to do so. Here are a few tips on getting reviews:

• Start by asking customers in person if they would be willing to write a review of their experience with your company. 
• Most importantly, remember that a review will be taken down if the customer doesn’t feel comfortable writing it or doesn’t want to share their personal information. Customers know this and will often ask for privacy when writing their reviews.
• Have a review form on your Facebook page so people can leave reviews.  For example: “Would you like to leave us a review? please write your experience below.” 
• Encourage customers to leave reviews by displaying them on your Facebook business page and encouraging them to do so through the use of pixels from companies that offer this service.
• Be sure to thank customers for their reviews.

 

Display The Reviews Tab on Your Facebook Page.

If you’re a business owner with a Facebook Page, you know how important reviews are. They help potential customers decide whether or not to do business with your company. In fact, reviews can make or break your company’s success! However, if you’re like most businesses owners, formatting the review tab to show on your page may seem like a daunting task. But under the hood, it’s really easy to set up. In this article, I’m going to show you how.
The steps involved are as follows:
1. Go to your Facebook Page ( here ) and click on the “Reviews” page. If you have written reviews there already, take a quick look at how they’re formatted. Many people don’t realize that if the review is not formatted for display on your Facebook Page, all of your reviews will be placed into a “Service Requests” section in place of the Reviews tab.
2. Once you click on the Reviews tab, you’ll be taken to the “Reviews” tab.
3. Once there, click on “Edit Page Settings…”
4. Enter your name, email, and password so that you can access your Facebook Profile Information (you’ll need this to gain access to edit Page Settings):
5. From the left side of the page, scroll down and select “Facebook App Center” (down at the bottom) and log in with your Facebook credentials:
If you have not yet set up your Facebook App Center (which is free), follow these easy steps to do so:
1. Go to your Facebook Page ( here ) and click on the “Reviews” page. If you have written reviews there already, take a quick look at how they’re formatted. Many people don’t realize that if the review is not formatted for display on your Facebook Page, all of your reviews will be placed into a “Service Requests” section in place of the Reviews tab.
2. Once you click on the Reviews tab, you’ll be taken to the “Reviews” tab.
3. Once there, click on “Edit Page Settings…”
4. Enter your name, email, and password so that you can access your Facebook Profile Information (you’ll need this to gain access to edit Page Settings):
5. From the left side of the page, scroll down and select “Facebook App Center” (down at the bottom) and log in with your Facebook credentials:
If you don’t have a Facebook App Center yet, click here to find out how to set it up.
6. Click on “App Center Settings” (bottom of the marketplace) to see the form this setup is going to use:
7. Enter your name, email, and password so that you can access your Facebook Profile Information (you’ll need this to gain access to edit Page Settings):
8. Find “Apps You’ve Liked” under Network/App Settings:
9. Click on “Get New Apps” in the right column:
10. Enter your name and password in the form:
11. Once you’ve entered your information, click “Install” in the top right of the page. Once it’s done installing, click on “Get New Apps” again:
12. Look for “App Center App Search” at the top of the page under Available Apps:
13. Click on it to search for apps related to what you’re looking for (in my case, Restaurant Reviews):
14. Click through pages until you find an app that has a Facebook Reviews tab:
15. Click through to the app’s “Settings” page and click on “Extras” in the right column:
16. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Facebook Reviews Tab”:
17. Click “Save Changes” at the top of the page and that’s it! You’ve successfully set up your Facebook Reviews tab. Once you’ve published the tab, it’ll be available for your Facebook fans to view!
You can monitor your reviews by clicking on the “View” link under the Reviews tab on your Facebook Page.

 

We have seen that getting reviews on Facebook can be successful, as there are several Facebook pages with active Yelp business accounts with more reviews than their Yelp page. This means they’re getting more positive reviews and engaging with customers. It’s up to you to embrace this opportunity and engage your customers so they’ll go the extra mile and leave you a review on Facebook. 

 

FAQ:

What happens when you write a review on Facebook?

Before you go ahead and write a review on the Facebook page of a company, let’s take a moment to think about what could go wrong. After all, this is your page – so what happens when you write an unfavorable review? Does it show up on your personal profile as well? It’s best if you have another human being do reviews for you; after all, it can be nearly impossible to get out of business without some kind of feedback. If they’re worried about their rating or because they don’t want their name associated with negative reviews in case it affects them in the future, there are other venues for them to post this information that won’t show up on your personal profile. 

 

Look, the notion is that if the company is truly good and they want to show they’re better than their competition, they’ll be open to reviews. It’s not like a business owner who can’t let it all hang out and include both positive and negative reviews will ever look trustworthy in the eyes of potential customers. Let me ask, how likely are people to do business with someone who won’t even address any concerns or criticisms? The funny thing about social media is that no matter how you try to cover things up or hide information from people, sometimes it ends up showing on your personal profile anyway.

 

How do you get reviews on Facebook?

Facebook is growing as an important marketing tool for businesses, but it also provides a valuable opportunity for companies to gain new customers and create brand awareness. One way to get more people interested in your company or product is through Facebook reviews.

In order to ensure that your business has a good chance of receiving reviews on Facebook, you need to provide the right content. This means consistent updates, engaging posts, and quality images to entice visitors who are looking for something new and exciting in the market. Additionally, business owners should make sure they tailor their communication strategy depending on what type of audience they’re trying to reach.

 

“Good” comments and discussions:

While positive comments and reviews are a great way to enhance your reputation, it’s equally important to monitor negative comments. This allows you to be proactive and address any issues that may arise before they affect your online reputation. When a customer has an issue or complaint, reply promptly for the best results. Also, monitoring what people are saying about your company or brand on Facebook is an excellent way to gain valuable insights into how you can further improve your business or products.

 

Do Facebook reviews show on my timeline?

One of the most popular questions about Facebook is what’s your status update? You may have seen people post on their timeline, “I’m feeling blessed to be alive,” with a simple emoticon of a thumbs-up.

 

First, you need to understand that Facebook has two areas for posts. The first area is for posts meant only for your friends and the second area is public posts that are visible on your timeline and News Feed. When you post on your timeline, only people who are your friends can see it. But when you post in the News Feed, anybody can see what you’ve posted.

 

If you choose to make your status updates public, then they will show up on your Facebook timeline. So when someone posts “I’m having the greatest day ever!”, this may be seen by their friends as well as everyone else who visits their profile or News Feed.

 

Do Facebook reviews need to be approved?

Facebook employs an algorithm that is constantly scanning posts and comments for certain key words and phrases. If the algorithm detects something that it deems to be a threat, it will remove it and notify the poster about the removal. For example, if someone posts something that Facebook believes may lead to violence, it will remove the post and ban the person from Facebook for a period of time. If someone posts something such as “I’m going to help you get that new car you need by robbing an old woman in her own home,” they would face consequences.

 

If you have recently seen your Facebook reviews being removed, this is likely why. You may wonder how an online entity can possibly discern whether or not your review is favorable or unfavorable for a certain business or product.

 

Do Facebook reviews need to be approved?

If you are looking for a quick answer as to whether a bad review can be removed from Facebook’s site, the answer is yes! The following guide will tell you exactly how to quickly remove reviews and prevent your account from receiving any more bad reviews in the future.

 

Sometimes we come across content that is not something we want to be associated with. Sometimes this could be due to misbehavior, and other times it could be because of the topic or author. In both cases, what do you do when you come across bad content on Facebook? Fortunately, there are certain steps that can help with getting rid of the negative review without losing your reputation on Facebook too.

 

Can Facebook reviews be trusted?

Yes, seriously, there are more than 2.93 billion people who use Facebook each day — and they’re all looking to connect with friends and family on this social platform by using the Facebook Messenger app to chat privately or through public posts. One thing they’ll be doing when they log in is reviewing businesses that they patronize using the site’s new Reviews feature. And according to a recent study, these reviews can actually be more trustworthy than those left on other platforms.

 

Final words:

As we can see, Facebook reviews can be very beneficial for businesses. Getting more positive reviews can help to improve your business’s reputation and attract more customers. There are a few ways to get more positive reviews, such as asking customers to leave a review, responding to negative reviews, and offering incentives. By following these tips, you can get more positive reviews for your business.

 

If you have any questions about creating a Facebook Reviews tab for your business, just leave them in the comments section and I’ll do my best to answer them!
Thanks for reading,

While it’s true that you might get a few Yelp reviews for your restaurant or hotel, many potential customers just don’t know how to use the website and forget about using the app. If this sounds like you, here are some tips on ways to increase your Yelp reviews.

 

Yelp is a social media platform that allows users to share their experiences with one another in real time. The site also provides information on different restaurants and hotels which can be found by typing in the name of your desired location or searching for it by category. One of its most useful features is the ability to leave reviews about restaurants and hotels which makes them easier to find among their competitors.

 

1. Post the link to your Yelp profile on your restaurant’s website. Make sure it’s a link to your actual profile and not just a generic one off of Yelp’s site. If you need help creating a Yelp profile, check out this article on how to create (and manage) a Yelp business page.

 

2. Add the Yelp icon to your email signature line, business cards, and any other marketing materials you have available such as billboards or posters. This will ensure customers know how to find you on the app if they have it downloaded or just forgot about it altogether. You can create your own button from the Business Owner tools found in the main menu of the app.

 

3. Have a good website and other marketing materials that point back to your Yelp profile. The most effective way to rank for searches on Yelp is through the Yelp page itself which can be found at yelp.com/biz/… . Searching for the business category will work as well as searching from the main menu of the app.

 

4. Add photos that are relevant to your business or services, rather than just random photos of people eating at your restaurant. It’s better to add a cool photo of yourself or your staff than the same uninteresting one that pops up on every site, like it does with most businesses on Google Images and other search engines.

 

5. Link your Yelp profile to social media accounts that you regularly post to, such as Facebook and Twitter. This will also help with the search function on Google and other search engines.

 

6. Add a rate me button on your site or business card which will allow your customers to write reviews on the app if they have it downloaded. If you’d like further assistance with this, check out this article on how to add a push notification button and how to get the highest rating possible from Yelp.

 

8. Offer incentives for your customers to review you on Yelp as well. Not only will this increase your ratings, but it will also help with the online advertising that often goes along with reviews.

 

9. Make sure all staff members are trained in what to do when something goes wrong or needs to be done. This is so they know when to call the customer service line, write a review, post on social media and more.

 

10. Get reviews for yourself on Yelp and any other marketing sites such as Foursquare, Facebook, Twitter and Google+. This will help drive traffic to your Yelp profile as well as the other sites.

 

Participating in the online world is crucial for any business owner, no matter how small. Yelp is another way to reinforce your brand and increase your customer base, which means more income for your business. The better your Yelp reviews, the more traffic you’ll get to your site and all of the sites so it’s important that you hire an expert to manage it or if you want to do it yourself, be sure to know how.

 

While there are many things a restaurant or hotel owner can do, these steps are most important when trying to increase their reviews on Yelp. If you’re looking for more information on this topic, be sure to see our article on how to use Yelp for your business and learn how to grow your online presence.

 

Add relevant photos.

Yelp reviews are very important to restaurants, and they are one of the most important factors in a business’ success. It’s easy to see why: Yelp reviews have a major impact on future customers!

However, sometimes it can be difficult for businesses with less than five star ratings to get past their first page of reviews. If this is your situation, you should try adding photos to your Yelp page! By pairing great content with eye-catching photos of your business, customers will be more likely to review and give you another chance.

Adding Photos to Your Yelp Page

 

Adding photos is easy:

1. Go to the Yelp search tab, enter your business’ name and click “Add Photos”

The businesses with five star ratings have already finished the job.

 

And pretty soon the business with no reviews will have five-star reviews. The businesses with one star reviews make their review section very attractive and unique by providing them with relevant and interesting photos. This will make it easier for them to get more reviews in the future.

 

The businesses that don’t have any reviews are still able to attract Yelp reviews by presenting themselves as an attractive option for potential customers .

What to Say in Your Review?

When writing a review for your business, you should always write plenty of details. Tell customers what the business is about, how your experience was, and how you felt about it. It’s also important to include some photos if you can.

 

While writing your review, try to be as honest as possible. If you didn’t like it or use Yelp’s search tab to get a free estimate on carpet cleaning , just let customers know that this is the case. If you did enjoy the experience at this business, don’t keep your thoughts hidden! Let everyone know what worked and what didn’t work for this place .

 

When writing about your experiences, don’t be afraid to tell customers that you are affiliated with the business. This is a good way to get more people to come into the store.

 

Also, if you have a friend or family member that has used the business, let them know! If you have written a great review for any of your exciting activities, let other people know! If you want to build followers on your blog, tell everyone exactly what happened, how much fun it was and how they can enjoy it too!

 

All businesses want Yelp reviews. They’re an important part of running an online business. Everyone wants to get more Yelp reviews, but if you add more photos they naturally come in easier. It’s never a bad idea to add photos to your Yelp page!

 

Do you have any tips on getting more 5-star Yelp reviews? Please share them in the comments section below!

 

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Use positive words.

It goes without saying that a restaurant’s Yelp rating is vitally important. So, to increase your volume of reviews, you should opt for words that can give the Yelp audience a positive experience–words like happy, love, and excellent. However, there are also some words you should avoid because they’ve been proven to reduce your ratings. For instance: bad (36%), unhelpful staff (33%), and slow service (33%). Here’s more detail on the findings:

 

• Words like nasty; others with negative connotations decreased reviews by 29%.
• The number of people who opted for bad was almost double those who opted for terrible.

 

• People who opted for the word bad were 27% more likely to say that the food tasted bad rather than not tasty.

 

• The word unhelpful staff was 33% more likely to appear on a review if the customer was not happy with their visit.

 

• Slow service was 33% more likely to be used by unhappy customers than those who had a positive experience.

 

Final words:

there are a number of ways to increase your Yelp reviews. The most effective way is to offer incentives to customers for leaving reviews. Other effective methods include regularly monitoring and responding to reviews, and using Yelp advertising. By following these tips, you can ensure that your business gets the most exposure and positive reviews on Yelp.

 

When it comes to trying out a new restaurant, determining whether or not you should give a place your money is made all the more difficult by the lack of quality reviews available online. The best way to navigate this minefield is with some help from Yelp users who have eaten inside the establishment you are planning on visiting. If they’re writing fair, warm reviews then chances are that it’s worth checking out. However, a handful of dishonest trolls consistently try to fool readers into thinking their terrible experience was at the very place you’re looking forward to dining.

 

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 12 types of reviews you need to look out for on Yelp. Countless experts have written in-depth articles about this subject in the past, and it’s fairly easy to look out for these reviews based on their obvious titles. However, a couple is more difficult for the average reader to spot – so keep this list handy if you want to keep your restaurant experience as pleasurable as possible!

 

The Cynical Review.

The best way to spot this kind of review is by its title. I can just imagine the cynical restaurant reviewer, making a baseless accusation about the quality of food and using a photo of something that looks absolutely nothing like what they ordered. The person behind this review will usually respond to comments on their post by trying to shift the blame off of themselves and onto the restaurant itself.

 

The Crazed On-Off Foodie:

This is a very common phenomenon, especially at more fast-food chain-style restaurants. These reviews will go back and forth between praising the establishment as the best in town and bashing it as just another greasy spoon. Then, after many visits, the writer will suddenly agree with the positive comments and give it a 3-star rating.

 

The “I Can’t Believe They Impersonated Your Sandwich” Review:

This is one of my personal favorites. These reviews will come out during busy dinner hours, either right before or right after – but only right before. It typically comes from someone who has tried to order something off the menu and had it completely misrepresented, ultimately leading them to leave very dissatisfied. There are even entire websites dedicated to these kinds of complaints, like Menuism.com.

 

The Backhanded Complaint: This is a very popular review used by a lot of different Yelp users. They will usually complain about something being terrible but then say it in such a way that you can tell they enjoyed the item, even to the point where they want to go back to try it again. This is a form of false advertising and should be avoided like the plague.

 

The Dissing Review: Similar to the backhanded compliment, these reviews are often used by people who aren’t big fans of an establishment but don’t want to admit it. Instead they will bash a place and then make excuses for why it was so terrible – usually to deflect the blame off of themselves!

 

The Product Review: Another common tactic employed by Yelp reviewers who are loyal to an establishment. These people will buy the food, eat it and then write a glowing review about it. One of my favorite examples is from when I actually tried to review some of the menu items at a restaurant – but I decided it wasn’t worth my time.

 

The “I Wanted Something Different” Complaint: Some people have no idea how to order food at a restaurant, so they’ll just ask for whatever their heart desires regardless of what is on the menu or if the item has already been served. This leads them to either having nothing to eat or a very unpleasant experience by implying that they have no idea what they’re doing.

 

The “I Found This Weird Sh*t on Instagram” Complaint: This one is pretty self-explanatory – a person will go out and find some crazy looking food on the internet and then try to bring it into your restaurant, but you’ll never see him or her ever again.

 

The “I ‘Accidentally’ Stole Your Sandwich” Complaint: This kind of complaint is definitely my personal favorite for its level of creativity. These people will leave a review under the name of a restaurant that has nothing to do with their meal, but somehow ends up attached to their sandwich. They’ll say something like “I wanted a BLT, but this was my BLT. I got it because I thought it was better than the one I ordered.”

 

The “I Threw Up in My Mouth” Complaint: These are difficult to spot and will only appear on Yelp in certain locations – but they’re always hilarious. Basically, someone has had so much to drink that they ended up vomiting in the bathroom.

 

The “I Was Robbed” Complaint: This is not that common, but it happens more often than you think. In this complaint, the customer says something was stolen from them – usually some other person’s wallet. Of course, these same individuals will also complain about how unkind the staff of a restaurant was toward them as well.

 

The “Why Isn’t That Extra Item On The Menu?” Review: These are like product reviews except they’re Yelp users talking about items on the menu. They’ll pay for an item and then complain when their order doesn’t include one of the items on the menu. Really? Come on.

 

The “I Like To Make People Uncomfortable With My Overly Specific Request” Complaint: This kind of complaint is similar to the previous type, except instead of ordering something that’s not on the menu, people will just ask for something specific. “Superior muffuletta” or “Hand-cut baby carrots with a sky blue dressing.” Get it?

 

The “I Found That Yelp Review” Complaint: These are the ones that will come later in the day after you’ve been running around all day and had a hard time making it to a restaurant before it closes. A lot of them will thank Yelp for notifying them about your closing time, but then proceed to throw a fit about the fact that you’re closed.

 

The “I Was Charged Too Much for a Sandwich” Complaint: Who orders a sandwich at a restaurant, I mean? Someone who’s hungry, right? How is it that they were charged too much for one? They usually try to imply that the establishment ripped them off with some kind of sob story, and they only spent $8.50 to begin with.

 

The “Unfamiliarity With The Menu” Complaint: This one is pretty self-explanatory. You go to a restaurant you’re unfamiliar with, and there are so many options that it’s confusing and overwhelming. If a person’s unsure about what they want to order, don’t go in and pick the most expensive thing on the menu or make an elaborate drink order – just don’t put yourself in those situations.

 

The “I’m An Expert On Food!” Complaint: This one is pretty self-explanatory. The people behind this complaint will talk about why their food was the best thing ever made and how they know more about what they’re eating than the average person – typically men in their late teens or twenties who know nothing about food.

 

The “I’m Going To Yelp You” Complaint: This one is kind of like an insult to the site’s integrity. A person will make a point to warn you that they’ll be leaving an honest, critical review on Yelp. It’s just kind of a dick move.

 

The “I Found Your Menu Online” Complaint: These are pretty rare, but it happens more often than people realize. It’s exactly what it sounds like; someone will see a menu online and order from it without visiting your restaurant.

 

The “I Told My Friends To Yelp You” Complaint: These are pretty self-explanatory. After a person receives an amazing experience from your establishment, they will warn their friends to come by and check it out so they can write a review. It’s like the “I told my friends to Google you” complaint, but with less integrity.

 

The “Friend who has Just Eaten Here Says The Service Was Terrible” Complaint is one of my favorite complaints because they’re ridiculous. A person will say that as soon as they arrived at your establishment, the entire staff received a text message to slow down service because they were in a rush. How is that even possible?

 

I’m sure there are more, but these are some of the most common ones. I’m all for constructive criticism, but an honest review without any of these things is perfectly fine! We welcome it.

 

Conclusion:

The Yelpers have spoken, and you should definitely listen to them before visiting that new restaurant. Follow, comment, and share this article to help others make informed decisions about where to eat. Thanks for reading!

When you buy a product or service, you probably want to know what others think of it before making a decision. This is why honest reviews can be so helpful! They give you the chance to find out about a product before purchasing, and they can help warn you away from trying something that isn’t worth your time or money. And while there are plenty of websites dedicated to reviews, one site stands head and shoulders above the rest.

 

Introducing Facebook Reviews — where customers open up their hearts and share their opinions on everything from phone chargers to mattress stores.

 

Facebook Reviews are one of the most popular review sites today, where their 5.3 million users have reviewed over 5.5 million products and services. And they’re not just limited to consumer products – people are also sharing reviews on businesses, and that includes businesses you may have never heard of.

 

In fact, Facebook reviews have been so helpful that even in small communities like Locust Valley, NY, Facebook Reviews users started using the site to share their opinions on local restaurants.

 

Facebook Reviews is one of the most trusted review sites today because their reviews are honest. You can be sure that when you read a review on Facebook, it will be an honest opinion about the company’s products and services.

 

And if you’ve ever tried to buy a product from a place online or in-store, chances are that you’ve noticed how much easier it is to find out what people think about that particular store’s products than it is to get unbiased information.

 

So what exactly is Facebook Reviews? Here’s a brief overview:

 

Who Should Use It and How Does It Work?

Facebook reviews aren’t just for consumers. Businesses use it too. If you’re someone in business, you can benefit from having a Facebook promotion on your product or service. You can set up a “sell page,” so that people will visit your Facebook page to see what you have to offer — and what they think of it! Then, after getting their information, you can contact them about a sale or special offers.

 

The Benefits of Using Facebook Reviews.

Facebook reviews definitely have their benefits. And that’s why more and more businesses are turning to them. No matter what your specialty is, there’s a good chance that Facebook reviews have already been helpful to you. Here are just a few of the ways Facebook reviews can benefit both you and your customers:

 

You get genuine customer feedback about what customers think about your business – no matter where they are in the world! This gives you valuable information about how successful you are in attracting new customers and retaining existing ones. By using this information, you can refine your business model to keep up with changing times.

 

You can increase your revenue. You can turn passive customers into active ones. More and more people are turning to Facebook reviews to give their opinions. So, if you’re willing to share information with customers about its products or services, there’s a good chance that these same customers will be willing to share their opinions as well!

 

Businesses using Facebook reviews reap the following benefits:

 

Quantity – There are more than 750 million users using Facebook. And even if just 5% of these users visit your page each month, you’ll get an instant boost in the number of people seeing your content! This means you can improve your reach by up to 4x.

 

Quality – Just like with other review sites, you can use a Facebook “sell page” to attract visitors to your business. In fact, this Facebook page is one of the most powerful tools you can use. You can include links to sales pages or social media accounts where customers will be able to sign up for mailing lists and free offers.

 

Visibility – Overall Facebook reviews have been 92% positive since the beginning. That’s pretty impressive! And it means that there’s a good chance that people are willing to share their thoughts with your customers — even if they have never heard of you before! This is because people trust the reviews on Facebook because they are genuine and honest.

 

Reach – Facebook reviews allows you to reach people all over the world. You can use their advertising program to reach the people who are most likely to buy from you.

 

Facebook Reviews is a company that is as passionate about review sites as they are about giving users honest and detailed reviews. They want everyone who has used their site to feel like they have gotten wonderful value in return, and aren’t being “sold” something because of positive reviews.

 

You can also trust the company to keep your information safe and secure. They never sell it to third parties and they do not partner with advertisers or other companies. In fact, when you send them emails, your information is only shared with the people who work at Facebook.

 

If you are a business looking to increase sales, reach out to customers in other countries and attract new ones, there’s no better tool than Facebook reviews! For more information, check out their website today!