www.slideshare.net

By Paige Tappert

SlideShare is…

• Where users can upload files privately or publicly in the following file formats: PowerPoint, PDF, Keynote or OpenDocument presentations. The website was originally meant to be used for businesses to share slides among employees more easily, but it has since expanded to also become a host of a large number of slides that are uploaded merely to entertain.

DEMO

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9ShKOeMKb0

Features

• Analytics, including real-time, referrer, and engagement metrics.

• The ability to customize SlideShare profile pages, which gives businesses more freedom to express their brand identity.

• Video uploads (up to 500 MB - the free version formerly provided only 300 MB).

Advantages• Setup is a breeze, you can upload powerpoints within the hour• Low to zero cost entry• Non technical• Free traffic- directory of categorized presentations and documents• Branding opportunities within documents and your profile• Global content distribution• Target by using keywords within descriptions and document titles

Disadvantages

• Must use other programs to create and edit material• Cannot have the transitions commonly seen in other

slideshow programs

Platforms & Devices

• PC• Mac

• You can get this on any smartphone through the app store

Upgrade?

• Yes you can upgrade to SlideShare Pro but it costs money so it is only fee based to upgrade

Is there a teacher account?

• Unfortunately no there is no teacher account

How to share the final presentation…

• http://www.slideshare.net/dswaters/how-to-share-a-powerpoint-presentation-using-slideshare