Archive for March, 2010
Developers More Interested in Android than iPad
Posted on31. Mar, 2010 by tjswing.
Appcelerator recently conducted a study to find out how much interest developers have in the iPad, iPhone, Android and other mobile platforms. As the iPad launch nears, we’re getting glimpses of more and more iPad applications. But how much interest do developers have in the iPad platform and how has that interest evolved since the iPad was announced? For this study [...]
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When is an employer allowed to read your email?
Posted on31. Mar, 2010 by tjswing.
When a person uses a company-supplied laptop, it’s well understood the company maybe monitoring your email messages. The company has an interest in ensuring that company intellectual property or other privileged information s not public. So far the courts have decided two cases with different outcomes. In Boise, Idaho, U.S. District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin rejected [...]
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A Novel Idea: Branding Your Search Ads With Your Brand Name
Posted on31. Mar, 2010 by tjswing.
When a consumer does a search for your brand, shouldn’t you be branding? It may sound like an obvious question, but you might be surprised how many brand owners are squandering an incredibly valuable opportunity to connect with their customers. Wikipedia defines “brand” as a name, sign, symbol, slogan or anything that is used to [...]
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5 Simple Social Design Tips From the Masters
Posted on30. Mar, 2010 by tjswing.
With so much content competing for users’ attention, it’s important for content creators to have websites or applications that are accessible, clean and interactive. For sites with a social media focus, a solid user experience is even more important because if users can’t easily navigate a site or connect with their existing networks, chances are, [...]
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Social Media Works for Business, Study Says
Posted on30. Mar, 2010 by tjswing.
I don’t want to say I told you so, but social media works for business and, finally, there is strong evidence to substantiate that claim. Several research reports over the past couple of months have validated the influence of social networks like Facebook and Twitter on the buying process. Specifically, the study of over 1,500 consumersby [...]
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A Complete Guide to VPS Hosting
Posted on30. Mar, 2010 by tjswing.
Web hosting is a tricky business – there are a wide variety of options out there designed to fit a wide range of needs, but like with most things, there are trade-offs. Shared hosting is usually cheap and easy, but the resources are limited. Dedicated servers are powerful and customizable, but a certain level of [...]
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The 4 Keys to Writing a Paid Search Masterpiece
Posted on30. Mar, 2010 by tjswing.
You have a lot to say to potential customers. You need to grab their attention, notify them of promotions and special offers, position yourself as a part of their lifestyle, and drive them to convert — all while reinforcing your brand image. But in the world of paid search, you have a limited amount of [...]
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10 Excellent Tools for Creating Web Design Wireframes
Posted on30. Mar, 2010 by tjswing.
When starting a new web design project, it’s always a good idea to begin with a wireframe. The purpose of a wireframe is to communicate the layout of a page without getting caught up in color and design elements. Wireframes can be a big time saver as they help all parties involved come to an agreement [...]
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5 Essential Apps for Your Business’s Facebook Fan Page
Posted on29. Mar, 2010 by tjswing.
This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. If you’ve already searched for some Fan Page inspiration and undertaken the task of building a custom landing page for your business’s Facebook presence, you may now be in the market for some features [...]









