Screencasting is a simple way to record your computer screen, then share the video with others. Its a great way to train employees, or teach clients how to make changes within their content management system. Because the screencast records your every move, its easy to show others exactly what you’re doing.

We’ve found this process to be extremely helpful in training our clients on how to do simple tasks within their website using our gowithclick.com content management system.

But, things weren’t always this easy for me. Before I discovered an all-in-one software solution I used to talk each client through every change. Anytime they wanted to upload a pdf to their website, or create an email marketing campaign I would train or retrain them. Don’t get me wrong, I am always more than happy to help out each and every client, but creating a video that they could watch, actually made THEIR lives easier. They could watch the video and make the web update at 2am if they wanted to. Its really an added convenience.

My search for the perfect way to record my screen required me to find software that would allow me to record my voice at the same time so I could explain what was happening. To date, the best software I have come across is Jing. Jing allows you to take screenshots, record video of onscreen actions and instantly share them via the web, email and more. Oh, did I mention there is a free version for both Mac and Windows? Score.

If you want to see an example of me and Jing in action, click play.

There are other software options, but I have found Jing to be the best for me. Here is a nice compilation of other screencast software possibilities. If you have found something that works really well for you, feel free to share it with us.