Articles by Freelance Switch from October 2017

Using images is a great way in PowerPoint to add variety and illustrate your major points. Let's look at how to add images into PowerPoint. We also have a helpful compliment to this tutorial. Downloa...

Starting your first day at a new job feels like high school all over again. All eyes are on you while you’re paraded around the office learning people’s names and important locations like the brea...

A good presentation can be an important part of your professional image. The more people who see your presentation, the better. SlideShare can help you get your presentation in front of a wider audien...

If you’ve been blogging for awhile, you probably know the value of sharing interesting content with your readers. But sometimes, writing a detailed post is not enough, not to mention creating origin...

Do you ever feel like everyone you know has their own personal blog? Perhaps you’re wondering what the appeal is and why somebody would want to share their personal details with the whole world.The ...

Screenshots are perfect for adding an illustration to your Excel workbook. You might be using Excel to create documentation or work instructions for someone. Instead of using a separate app to grab an...

If you're looking for a presentation tool, don't overlook Google Slides. This free tool, available through Google Drive, has a lot to offer. In fact, it's one of the best presentation creation tools o...

When it comes to fashion websites, choosing the right design is imperative. Whether you’re highlighting your best models or showcasing your latest creations; one thing is certain: your site needs to...

We tend to think of presentations as our chance to speak to an audience. In reality, some of the best presentations I've attended ended with a "question and answer" (Q&A) session where the audienc...

Animations in PowerPoint can really draw your audience's attention to elements of a presentation. You don't have to use separate apps to create animation effects. PowerPoint offers some of the easies...

Today is Spirit Day, a day when millions of people take a stand against bullying and in support of LGBTQ youth.What does this have to do with your business? Plenty. There are some very good reasons fo...

When you're working in Excel and have big data sheets, it's totally possible that many of your values could be zero. This is common, but it can make your spreadsheet difficult to read and navigate. W...

Giving a presentation can be intimidating, even to seasoned speakers. You can use Microsoft PowerPoint to supplement your slideshow and help you stay on pace with your presentation. In this tutorial, ...

We're excited to share a one-day promotion for Envato Elements. Usually $29, for one day only you can lock in a lifetime price of just $19 per month!What is Envato Elements?Envato Elements provid...

If you’re a designer, photographer, artist, or any other creative professional, you realize the importance of having a beautiful portfolio site. When you display your projects in an organized and at...

Everyone has heard of Google's search engine. What you might not know is that Google also offers a suite of professional office tools. Google Slides is one of those tools. If you haven't considered G...

Writing effective emails can be a challenge. You've written an important message that you know your audience could use. But they seem to ignore your emails. It may be time to step up your game. In thi...

Creating an email marketing plan can be challenging for small business owners. They often don’t have the time to plan for much more than announcements and promos. But to keep your subscribers engag...

What if the font you want to use in PowerPoint isn't a system standard font? Standard fonts like Aerial, Calibri and Times New Roman are installed on practically every system. But other fonts might be...

Picture this: you're working to wrap up a presentation for a class project or work group. You're passing the file back and forth using email or file-sharing and it's hard to stay in sync on the projec...

You've got a Google Slides presentation you need to create or update soon. But you know that you'll be traveling and you're not sure whether you'll have Internet access. Fortunately, if you've got Chr...

Apple Keynote is a popular presentation design tool. It’s a bit more streamlined and easier to use than PowerPoint, and it packs in all the tools you’d need to make a great presentation with.But, ...

In recent years, flat design has become increasingly popular and continues to dominate the world of web and graphic design. What is flat design? In essence, flat design is focused on usability and la...

PowerPoint has the option to add a screen recording or screencast directly into your presentation. If you use PowerPoint to create work instructions or to teach, this is a great way to document a proc...

PivotTables can transform your career. If you work in an office environment and know how to use Excel, you can build out reports and files to help everyone understand their data.A slicer is a PivotT...

So far in this series on HR for small business, we’ve been going through all of the important aspects of human resources and managing employees, from hiring and retaining the best talent through to ...

When you've wrapped up your presentation and want to share it with your colleagues, you're likely to share it with email. It's a simple tip, but using PowerPoint's built-in email feature can save you ...

PowerPoint presentations are often shared on a projector or display, but sometimes you might need to create a printed copy for your audience. It's great to have a physical copy of your presentation fo...

No matter which area of the law you practice, it’s imperative that you provide your clients with a sense of trust and credibility. As such, creating a website that conveys that impression should be ...

If you want to show Google Slides online, there are several ways to do it. You can embed a Google Slides presentation into a website or document. Or, you can create a unique link to your presentation ...

Animations are great to add a bit of flair to a presentation. In this screencast, I'll show you how to set the order that your PowerPoint animations show in just 60 seconds.We also have a helpful comp...

How would you like to get your professional business presentation in front of thousands, or even millions, of readers? With a SlideShare presentation, you've got the potential to reach a large audie...