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11.23.09 How to Find Friends And Associates On Skype  By Dave TaylorA number of my friends and business colleagues use Skype and I'd like to be able to chat with them while traveling, but I don't know their Skype account names. Is there some directory of Skype names and/or some best practices about how to search for someone in the Skype universe? Dave's Answer: That's a very interesting question, actually, because I often forget to check and see if my colleagues and friends are on Skype before I spend my cellphone minutes making a call, and when I'm traveling and at a hotel, it can be a major unexpected cost if I unthinkingly pick up the phone and dial someone, even if it's local! Skype, an eBay property, is a great alternative, especially for overseas calls. Better, it's also a nice way to have a quick conference call that you can record and share. In fact, I've been involved with more than one podcast via Skype as we tapped into just this capability. Nonetheless, it can be a bit daunting to try and find a friend or colleague on Skype and though some people will include their Skype ID in their email signature, most won't, leaving you on your own. I experienced something quite similar recently when my friend Nathan Segal asked me to contact him via Skype. I had no idea of his account. Fortunately, I know how to search, and this is how I did it... First off, your Skype Contacts Window has a handy search box: 
Type in your friend's name and you'll see the window transform into the search results window as you go. Probably, it'll look like this:  Here's where you need to pay attention. To find the person you seek, click the first of the four buttons shown, then "Search for Skype Name" button. Some time will pass: Continue reading this article. About the Author: Dave Taylor has been involved with the Internet since 1980 and is internationally known as an expert on both business and technology issues. Holder of an MSEd and MBA, author of twenty books and founder of four startups, he also runs a strategic marketing company and consults with firms seeking the best approach to working with weblogs and social networks. Dave is an award-winning speaker and frequent guest on radio and podcast programs. AskDaveTaylor.com http://www.intuitive.com/blog/ |
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