Can I Fax From Google?



Did you know that you can use your Gmail account along with a fax service to fax from Google? That’s right, you can say good bye to fax machines and buggy fax software that ends up doing more harm that good.

I’ve created this special guide that will guide you through all the necessary steps to send your very first Google fax. But here, let me tell you a bit about what you need to do it successfully:

A Gmail address.  Gmail has become one of the preferred free email providers on the Web for a reason: it works perfectly and has a clean, easy-to-use interface.  For faxing purposes, I always recommend you create a new Gmail address, this way, you’ll keep all your faxes under the same roof and not mixed with other types of incoming emails.

A fax service.  These days you can find plenty of good fax services that can integrate perfectly with your Google account.  Among the top rated services we have eFax, MyFax, RingCentral and Nextiva.  They are all great and let you create a free fax account that works for a full month. These services bring all the features you loved in fax machines and many more, among them the ability to get your own virtual fax number at no extra fee.

If you don’t have an account with Gmail or a fax provider, go ahead and sign up now for free so you can follow along the guide and send your very first fax through Google!

PC Fax Software or Fax Services?

When it comes to online fax, you have the choice of using fax software or fax services. When we started this blog, software was the best option out there, but services have come a long way since then and have advanced as the preferred method of online fax.

Not only are these services easy to use, but the monthly cost can be incredibly low taking into account all the handy features they bring. Modern fax service solutions even offer integration with iPhones and Blackberry smartphones.

Of course the downside is that unlike software, you have to pay a monthly subscription fee. This may turn down some people who are looking for a solution when you only pay once.

Don’t get me wrong, fax software is still very useful, but it is best to invest in such a solution if you have a big company or if you just maybe want to integrate your current fax machine with your PC ,although this can be done also easily with fax services just check out Nextiva’s fax bridge adapter on the Nextiva Fax Review 2011.

So well, what do you do then, you can start testing how services work for you thanks to an email to fax free trial, it is worth your time and gives you all the features of services FREE for 30 days.

PC Fax Software for Your Home

Do you have a home office? Or perhaps you need fto send fax once in a while. In those cases, there's no need to buy expensive fax to email software. You can either try free alternatives or buy reliable a reliable faxing program designed to be used at home.

Right now, there are different companies developing PC fax software to be used at home and the price is around $19.99 dollars. Unlike expensive software for businesses or companies, a home solution will not have the big list of features because they are not needed. Instead they will have all the basic features needed to make faxing something easy and simple.

In cases like this, it is better to opt for PC fax software than opting for Internet faxing services. Internet fax services will cost you more in the long run, and although you pay an inexpensive montlhy fee, it isn't justified by the amont of faxes you may need to send.

If you don't know where to start, I'd recommendyou to go first with the big names in the industry like EssentialFax or well... even the fax software that comes bundled with Windows!