Google® Business Solutions All-in-One For Dummies®

About the Authors

Bud E. Smith is a computer book author with more than 12 years of publishing experience. Google Business Solutions All-in-One For Dummies is one of over a dozen books Bud has written or co-authored. His Wiley Publishing titles include Creating Web Pages For Dummies, now in its ninth edition, Internet Marketing For Dummies, and Web Usability For Dummies. In addition to writing books, Bud has been a computer magazine editor, product marketing manager, and project manager for online uses of video.

Bud got his start with computers in 1983, when he left a promising career as a welder for a stint as a data-entry clerk. Bud then moved to Silicon Valley to join a startup company, followed by work for Intel, IBM, Apple, HumanWare, HSBC, and others in the U. S., New Zealand, and the UK. His work and interests led him to acquire a degree in Information Systems Management from the University of San Francisco and a master's degree in Information Systems from the London School of Economics.

Ryan Williams is a writer based in Indianapolis, IN. His previous published titles include MySpace For Dummies, Expert Podcasting Practices For Dummies, Laptops Just the Steps For Dummies, Windows XP Digital Music For Dummies, and Teach Yourself Visually Bass Guitar. He also co-produces a weekly podcast on Indianapolis musical happenings and contributes low, thumpy bass sounds to various bands and musical productions in the area. He's also the most likely person in any gathering to Google any ...