Is FWDLink a Google Drive replacement?

No. Keep Drive for office files if you want. Use FWDLink as the jobsite photo app — albums by address, client links, and photos on estimates.

Why not just share a Drive folder?

Folders need accounts and permissions. A jobsite photo app sends a gallery link anyone opens in a browser — then the same set goes on the invoice.

Yes. Invite upload access to that job album. You keep the client link and billing.

Compare · jobsite photos vs Google Drive

Keep Drive for contracts and PDFs. Put field photos in a jobsite photo app — address-pinned albums, one live link, same set on the invoice.

The folder maze

Drive works when everyone already has access. Job photos fail when a homeowner hits “request access” at 8 p.m.

Step 1
Someone invents a folder name
“1842 Oak — kitchen” vs “Oak remodel photos” — two folders, same job.
Step 2
Permissions break the handoff
Client needs a Google account. GC’s assistant is outside the domain.
Step 3
New shots need a new ping
You add progress photos. They still have Tuesday’s link — or no link.
Step 4
Invoice lives somewhere else
Drive stops at storage. You still hunt files when you bill.

With a jobsite photo app

Pin the address. Share one live gallery link. Keep adding shots. Attach the same album to the estimate — keep Drive for office PDFs.

Keep Drive for the office

FWDLink is not asking you to migrate your company drive. It is asking you to stop using nested folders as the client-facing job gallery.

Is FWDLink a Google Drive replacement?: No. Keep Drive for office files if you want. Use FWDLink as the jobsite photo app — albums by address, client links, and photos on estimates.
Why not just share a Drive folder?: Folders need accounts and permissions. A jobsite photo app sends a gallery link anyone opens in a browser — then the same set goes on the invoice.
Can my crew upload without editing the whole Drive?: Yes. Invite upload access to that job album. You keep the client link and billing.

SharePoint, email, Google Photos for contractors, and construction albums

Claim a free page, pin the next address, and share one client link. Starter is free — see Plans for storage, seats, and online payment fees.