A picture is worth a thousand words, which is one of the reasons I love Jing. With Jing, you can easily capture the images and activity on your computer screen, and share this information instantly via email, Twitter, or by posting the images to your blog or website. It is a great way to maximize your online conversations, and minimize confusion.
Some things are best described with a picture. Directions, for instance, make much more sense when accompanied by a map (screen capture). Or if you’re explaining how to fill out a form, it would help to share a video (screencast), showing the same form being filled out by you on your computer. And, any collaborative project will move along more quickly if the feedback is accompanied by visual elements.
There are a million ways to use Jing. More and more people are starting to add this component to their business communications, and with good reason. So much of our interaction has moved online. This has advantages, but one disadvantage can be miscommunication. Sharing images will enhance your meeting with clients and colleagues, eliminating the potential for misunderstanding.
Jing is free, but there is also Jing Pro, for $14.95/year. One of the best features of Jing Pro is that you can use your webcam to incorporate yourself into your screencast. As I always suggest, check out the free version first to make sure you like it. These days it seems there’s always something new to learn and incorporate into your business, but at least check out the video on their home page. You’ll be surprised how easy it is. Jing Project
