You can even search based on a word or phrase, like your first name or PICKLES. The first of which is choosing your phone number. Once you have created a Google Account or linked your existing one, Google will lead you through a series of steps necessary to your Google Voice set up. You are going to need a Google Account to get started and if you don’t have one (seriously?), then select the option to create one. Actually Getting Startedįirst, you will need to get yourself to the Google Voice website and hit the nice, big and blue button (love big and obvious buttons!) in the top left that is begging you to Try it out. And it is available on your desktop and your mobile phone as long as you are living in the US, or know a workaround. Not only is it convenient, but Google Voice also brings a lot to the table as far as functionality and call options is concerned.

Moving and switching phone numbers is suddenly not as daunting. With Google Voice you can create a number with Google that will reach you no matter where you are. One of their more recent and enticing pieces of software is

Google voice desktop client