Database programs offer the most flexibility and ease of use for collecting data on any subject from a book collection, to a club member address list, to tracking expenses for your home or business. Once you learn a few techniques with database design and creation, I'm willing to bet you will leave the lowly spreadsheet behind for gathering this type of data.

Zoho's database application provides, in my opinion, unparalleled ease of use AND power for both the beginner database user and the advanced user. I strongly encourage anyone ever remotely interested in database collection or anyone who hasn't been able to find the perfect data collection program to give Zoho Creator a try after watching my short video below.

Some of Zoho's database features include:

• Convert spreadsheet data to database
  
• Online, anywhere access
  
• Easily build powerful database collection forms with drag and drop
• Sophisticated form elements including drop down lists, radio buttons, check boxes, date pickers and more
  
• Embed collection forms in your web page or blog
  
• Query data
  
• Export data to multiple formats
• Use a powerful scripting language to enhance your database
  
• and much more.

Watch the short video below to see how far online applications from Zoho.com can take you.