How to Benefit From Google Earth

Google Earth provides high-tech tools to anyone with Internet access. This amazing resource gives users the ability to search current maps, satellite images, buildings and more. You or your business can benefit from using the Google Earth search tools.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Download one of the free or paid versions of Google Earth. Before you start taking advantage of Google Earth, you need a current version of the program. Read the features of each to decide which one you want to install.

2. Get directions. Since Google Earth uses some of the most current and technical maps around, you'll get very accurate directions to your intended destination.

3. Find out information about any locale in the world. Type the destination city or country to learn all about the geography of the area.

4. Upgrade to Google Earth Plus or Google Earth Pro. You can find even more useful information and tools when installing these programs. With Google Earth Plus, you can get support for your GPS device. On Google Earth Pro, you can make spreadsheets and presentations from the information provided by the site.

5. Sign up for Google Earth Enterprise for your business needs. Create maps and globes from your stored data as well as handle streaming KML files.

Tips & Warnings

• When you first install Google Earth, look up your house. You can see your home and your neighbors' from an aerial view.
• You can opt for a free trial of Google Earth Pro before signing up for the program. If you like the program after 7 days, you pay the normal rate.