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The Future Is In Your Pocket

(Image source: GoogleMobileAds.blogspot.com) How the Mobile Web is altering the way your customers find you In April of 2011 Google conducted an independent research study it called “The Mobile Movement: Understanding Smartphone Users”. The study was focused on mobile consumer behavior and the results have helped inform the we think about the web today.The study was informative and incredibly illuminating we recommend that you take a look at it. For the purposes of this article we&... read more!

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QR Codes: Fast Low-Cost Marketing

You’ve seen them in grocery stores, on movie posters, on packages you’ve received in the mail. Those tiny squares of black and white digital hieroglyphics are everywhere. They’re called QR Codes (the QR stands for Quick Response) and they’re changing the way that businesses and organizations market and track the success of their products. There’s a segment of your customer base that isn’t as interested in the magazines on your coffee as they are in the phones... read more!

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Article Spinning is Dangerous

I've said this for some time, but it's great to finally see other experts backing my opinion. If you spin articles in an attempt to fool Google - you'll eventually pay for it. For those of you who don't know what article spinning is I'll offer a simple explanation. Article Spinning is rewriting the same articles to look "unique" by swapping out words with similar words. This is BAD however. Don't do it. Find out if your SEO company engages in this practice and question their methodology. I... read more!

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Are you going on strike Jan. 18th?

January 18th, 2012 website owners all over the world will be going on strike to oppose legislation against web censorship. Yes - once again the government is trying to get a little piece of control of something they need to keep their sneaky hands out of. I've seen this before.  A "little" regulation with a "few" postive factors turns into control later. Just think of the tax code, EPA and many other ideas that have become bloated over the years. At first glance,  the Bill in the ho... read more!

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Live chat a bandwidth hog

Be warned, if you have live chat software on your website it may be using up a lot ( if not all ) of your allocated bandwidth. How is this possible you say? Well, in order for the live chat program to display new messages/conversations to you as an admin, it will need to poll the server at a rate defined in the software. With the way the web works, you have to call the server to get new information. The server can't simply send you information without you asking for it. The only way for your ... read more!

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Unobtrusive javascript and jquery selectors

Jquery is a great library used by many. Those who are just starting out can become a bit confused by the jquery selector format. I want to take some time today and give you a primer and some examples on using selectors in jquery. Using them effeciently can save you time and headache. If you aren't familiar with unobtrusive javascript techniques, now would be a good time to brush up. If you create your javascript in an "unobtrusive" way, this means that you keep your javascript code separated fr... read more!

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Why Google-Motorola Isn't an Anti-trust Issue

As with any large business acquisition, there is bound to be a high degree of scrutiny when it comes to Google's purchase of Motorola. Generally speaking, the larger the companies are, the more they are scrutinized. The proposed purchase requires approval from anti-trust regulators throughout the world at a time when Google has seen a dramatic surge of regulator conern. Google launched the news addressing regulators' fears right out of the gate: "Our acquisition of Motorola will increase compet... read more!

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The Aspiring Filmmaker's Resources to DLSRs

It's a well-known fact that media is a difficult industry to get into.  Aspiring filmmakers can face a myriad of challenges: investing in the right equipment and making the buzz-worthy film to jump-start your career.  But with revolutionary DSLR cameras, the Internet, and great web resources, it's not impossible to break into the industry. Cameras used to be expensive, but you can start building a good rig for less than $6,000.  Real filmmakers know that the rig doesn't just cons... read more!

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