There are a million applications out here on the internet. From dancing chickens to naming babies there's something for just about everyone. Maybe I work too much but I've found that the quiver of sites and applications I use is actually quite small. One of the applications I use on an almost daily basis is YouMail.
The best thing about YouMail is I don't really have to do anything for it. Unlike Facebook or MySpace where I feel like I should be writing on someone's wall or taking a test to see if I'm a vampire, YouMail actually works for me. It replaces the horrific voicemail service that comes with my Verizon mobile phone account (it works for most other providers too).
Setting YouMail up is pretty easy. The site will walk you through all the steps you need to have your missed calls forwarded to a new number. If you miss a call and someone leaves you a voicemail, you'll receive a SMS message.
Why is it better than Verizon's crappy voicemail (I imagine other cell phone providers are just as bad)?
Check it out, it's fun.
The best thing about YouMail is I don't really have to do anything for it. Unlike Facebook or MySpace where I feel like I should be writing on someone's wall or taking a test to see if I'm a vampire, YouMail actually works for me. It replaces the horrific voicemail service that comes with my Verizon mobile phone account (it works for most other providers too).
Setting YouMail up is pretty easy. The site will walk you through all the steps you need to have your missed calls forwarded to a new number. If you miss a call and someone leaves you a voicemail, you'll receive a SMS message.
Why is it better than Verizon's crappy voicemail (I imagine other cell phone providers are just as bad)?
- I can record personalized greetings for everyone that calls me. This may sound trivial but it's a blast. I haven't done it yet but it seems like an awesome (tongue in cheek) way to break up with somebody.
- When I check my voice mail, I don't have to listen to a long winded speech telling me all about my messages. I'm sure this is just a ploy by the cell phone companies to get me to burn my minutes and it really ticks me off. With YouMail, you hear a little chime, a message count and you're off to the races.
- When you get your SMS notification, it has the caller ID information of the caller. This is great for when you're out of service range and all of a sudden have new voice mail. You'll know exactly who was calling. When I was recently in Canada, caller ID would work sporadically but YouMail always told me who left a message.
- You can review your voicemail online and you can have them emailed to you. I haven't used these features much but I imagine it would be incredibly useful if you're overseas.
- It's free! Well, you get a little ad in your SMS message but it's very acceptable.
- Did I mention you can record personal greetings for your callers?
Check it out, it's fun.
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