Your Online Value is in your Network

If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?

One of the greatest challenges in a multi-channel online marketing world (think Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.) is having enough of a base within those channels to actually make a splash. As the network grows, as the base expands, your value increases.

The opposite is also true.  [Continue reading]

Taking Notes on an iPad 2

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I recently purchased an iPad 2, my first since iPad, but have been on the prowl for the best note-taking app. There are so many variations as to why you are needing to take notes, but for me the requirements were simple: I wanted to be able to … [Continue reading]

Still Not Sure About Google Plus

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It’s been a while since receiving my invite to the beta of Google Plus. At first, I jumped right in, updated my profile, created some circles, connected with the people who I knew already on there, good times. Then the reality hit that there … [Continue reading]

Google+ Takes on Facebook

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Unfortunately I won't really get to play with Google Plus it until I get my invite. It's actually a little surprising for me as I have been a google account holder forever and yet still didn't get the early nod. I did read an interesting take by … [Continue reading]

Finding the Right Out-Source Partner Is Crucial

Recently I found the need for some custom Wordpress development. Knowing Wordpress very well I knew what I needed. I contacted a company called CrushLabs (not linking as I DO NOT recommend them) who quoted me a great price and said it would be a … [Continue reading]

Simple Steps to a Self-Hosted WordPress Site

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Wordpress is a great platform and has ventured beyond being just a blogging platform as it was traditional known as. But how do you get a Wordpress site? There are 2 different routes to take: Let them host it - www.wordpress.com You host … [Continue reading]

I Miss My Tabs, Facebook

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Recently Facebook announced a change to pages. While there are some things that are nice in terms of interaction, I really am not liking the new navigation option. Basically they have gone from the tabbed approach to a left navigation one. While … [Continue reading]

Mozy.com Back Up Break Up

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It's official. I'm single. Mozy and I had to break up. We had a pretty good run and I will say there was great potential for a long-lasting relationship, but things happen. Namely, this happened. As in every relationship it's the subtle things. … [Continue reading]

One Powerful Shopping Cart

So you want to open an online store?  Great!  Just get your web-guy cousin to hook you up with one...there's just a few things you have to get figured out first: What store software will you use? How will you host the store? Will your site … [Continue reading]

Merry Digital Christmas!

Enjoy a fun video on this Christmas day.  I hope you are able to enjoy the day with great friends and family. … [Continue reading]

Facebook Adds a “See Friendship” Link

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So logged in to Facebook today and saw a new link I hadn't noticed before. There is now a "See Friendship" link. It basically takes you to a page that shows the interactions, pictures, etc. that you have had between another person. You can even … [Continue reading]

Why I Gave Up on the Droid Eris

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I have been eyeing the Android market for a while now.  As a loyal Verizon guy (sorry, way too many bad experiences with AT&T) I couldn’t make the switch to iPhone so had to just patiently wait.  In the waiting I started to get excited about … [Continue reading]