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Watch and learn more online in less time (cool tool alert!)

posted by Alicia in Solid Productivity Tips

Do you watch lots of videos online? Wait, let me re-phrase that..

Would you like to watch more videos online but you simply don’t have the time?

Then you’ll love the tool I’ve got for you this week. It’s a game changer.

MySpeed to the Rescue

This week I’m introducing you to MySpeed. This product allows you to change the playback speed of video without the loss of sound quality.

myspeed

You can speed it up (don’t worry-no chipmunk voice here!) or slow it down using the slider. This means that you can race through to find the bits that are most relevant to you – or just listen through at double the speed and learn in half the time.

I tend to use MySpeed for things like webinar replays, lectures and presentations, YouTube videos, video blogs (vlogs) and online training programmes like Twitter Brilliance.

I use it ALL the time – even when I’m reviewing my own videos! Perhaps my favourite part of MySpeed is that it shows you how much time you’ve saved…

Here’s the link. You can try it for free. Just follow the simple download instructions from the website. Oh, and by the way this isn’t an affiliate link – I’m just telling you because I love ya – enjoy!

Over to You

What is your absolute favorite online tool for saving time? Share in the comments below. MySpeed is definitely high up on the list for me!

 

Get Your Work Flowy

posted by Alicia in Solid Productivity Tips

You know how the simplest ideas are always the best?

I’ve been using the most amazing online organisational tool that is SO simple it gives me goosebumps.

It’s not often I get a physical reaction to an organisational tool but when I do, I have to tell everyone.

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What can you get for a Fiver these days? Let’s see…

posted by Alicia in Solid Productivity Tips

  • A latte and a muffin from Starbucks
  • single trip on the London Underground in Zone 1

Hmm…doesn’t go very far, does it?

Unless you pop over to Fiverr.com

It’s one of the resources I turn to when I need a little something done in my business, quickly.

The type of things that I haven’t got the time or tools to do myself, but are probably too small (or obscure) to find another professional to do for me.

Particularly graphics and design type tasks, such as:

  • removing the background from an image
  • creating a 3D book cover for an e-book
  • designing a promotional flyer
  • creating an intro for an online video

There are countless services you can buy. All for just $5.00!

Some I wouldn’t recommend: buying Twitter followers, for example.

Some are just plain crazy (anyone want a postcard sent from Slovenia??)

But among the weird stuff you might just find a solution to a niggle that’s preventing you from moving forward on a project.

There’s been a few things I’ve scrubbed off my to-do list thanks to Fiverr but don’t expect miracles. It’s only $5.00 after all!

Take Action!

  • Pop over to Fiverr and browse some of the categories. I recommend Graphics and Video for starters
  • By browsing the services you might be inspired to buy something you didn’t know you needed that will add a little personality and fun to your business profile
  • Filter your search by ‘popularity’ or ‘rating’ and look for the ‘Top Rated Sellers’ to guarantee the best service
  • Always check out the reviews before you commit
  • Swing by my   and let me know if you buy anything!

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