I wanted to talk about a great internet program this week called “Jott” (jott.com).  It does pretty much what its name infers with a twist or two along the way.

Jott is a Web 2.0 application.  A Web 2.0 app is a newer type internet program that is usually very interactive and allows you to do many new interesting things.

When using Jott, you have to have a cell phone and email.  (Anytime I mention cell phones I also have to mention that I work for NTELOS, ntelos.com which is a communications provider.) 

Now picture this.  As a busy techie person in today’s society you think of something you have to email someone about.  It doesn’t matter if it is a business message, a note to your significant other about picking up dog food or a reminder to yourself about a dentist appointment next Thursday.  It can be any type of emailing that you can imagine.

If you have an email enabled phone you could type the message in there and send it; however, it has been my experience that this is not a great choice.  Especially when going down I-81 surrounded by 18-wheelers traveling at death defying speeds.  This is the situation where I strongly suggest Jott!

I have the toll free number for Jott (877-568-8486) on a quick-dial key for my phone.  I press that key, Jott answers, I tell it who I want to send an email to and I proceed to dictate the email.  It sends the recipient the email IN TEXT (yes, it converts a voice message to email) with an attached sound file of me saying the message.  Is that slick or what?!

It even allows you to import most address books so I put my entire 300+ email addresses into my Jott contacts list.  I can say, “Robin”, to send my wife an email.  There are also three other Robins in my contacts along with two Roberts and one Rob.  Jott hears that they are all similar and lists them all - asking me to choose the correct one.

It sometimes has a little bit of a problem when you don’t articulate well as you dictate your message.  For instance, I sent a message and said, “Hello”.  When the message arrived the email used the word, “Hallow”.  The voice message was attached so it can be played back on your computer later.  Then you can listen for any inconsistencies.  It isn’t perfect but right now it is free and extremely useful. 

I spoke with Jott’s Founder and CEO, John Pollard, and he said that one day it is possible for some features to have a cost; however, the basics should always be free.

Use this program and pass along the site to all of your friends.

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