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The Future of Mobile: Invisible, Connected Devices with Infinite Screens

August 19th, 2010

iThink The Future of Mobile: Invisible, Connected Devices with Infinite ScreensImage: From Introducing the iThink by Paul Mic on his The Monkey Buddha blog

The history of smartphones looks something like this: At the end of 2008 the very first Android handset was available on T-Mobile in the US. The iPhone has existed for 3 years. The very first Blackberry featuring push email came out in 2002.

From WAP and push email to iPhone in 5 years. From one iPhone to 60 different Android handsets in under 3 years. At that rate it’s challenging to create a credible mobile roadmap that extends as far as 6 months – and the rate of change is increasing. Read more »

Seven Free SEO Tips to Boost Your Site’s Traffic

August 9th, 2010

analytics1 Seven Free SEO Tips to Boost Your Sites Traffic

There are many simple and easy ways to boost your rankings in search engines so that more people will visit your website. Some search engine optimization (SEO) methods are out-dated and others are just plain shady (e.g. ‘black hat SEO’ tricks such as link farms).

We will discuss seven of the best organic “white-hat” methods of SEO: things you can do for free to achieve higher search rankings (rather than paid options such as pay-per-click advertising). Read more »

Six Ways to Constantly Produce Quality Blog Content

July 23rd, 2010

block Six Ways to Constantly Produce Quality Blog Content

Are you suffering from blogger’s block? Is it hard to find time to create content for your blog?  If so, look no further.  This article lists some easy-to-implement tips to help you get over the hump.

But first, there’s a big myth (and it may be your roadblock) that needs attention. Read more »

Take Control of Your Website Today

July 14th, 2010

computer Take Control of Your Website Today
These days, everyone is struggling to catch up on digital marketing.  In the rush, too much of the thinking is often left to impressive young web developers who seem to know a lot about all of the new technologies however they lack experience in functionality.

Your business on the web is far too important to leave to a bunch of techie people.  In their quest to show off their dazzling skills, the web developers often forget that your digital strategy needs to fit into overall strategy.  The result is usually wasted money and missed opportunities.

Here are a few simple rules that will help you get the most out of your web development and digital strategy. Read more »

The Future of Tech According to Kids: Immersive, Intuitive and Surprisingly Down-to-Earth

July 8th, 2010

Kids DrawingIf we were to ask you to name one thing you wish your computer (or another Web-enabled device) could do, but doesn’t now, what would you say? How about the ability to “touch the things that are in the screen, to feel and move them.” That’s what 7-year-old Daniela* wants. Matthew, 6, wishes he could play 3D games on his computer, and Jenna, 7, would like a solar-powered laptop. Cristina, 12, thinks it’d be great to travel more – to experience new, far-away places with the help of virtual reality.

Understanding that kids are excellent innovators, Latitude Research in conjunction with ReadWriteWeb recently conducted a study asking children to ideate concepts for new computer and Web technologies – and the results are in. Read more »

New Tech Moves Beyond the Mouse, Keyboard and Screen

June 21st, 2010

natural interface New Tech Moves Beyond the Mouse, Keyboard and Screen

(CNN) — Goodbye computer mouse, keyboard and monitor.

Say hello to a new, simpler era of human-computer interaction — this time, with no clunky hardware standing between you and digital information.

In this new world, there are options aplenty. Read more »

Get Noticed: Seven Ideas for Generating Buzz for Your Business

June 15th, 2010

Generating Buzz
A lot of small business owners feel that there’s a cringe-factor associated with marketing; some resistance, avoidance and dread. It is possible, though, to create buzz-worthy promotional events around your business that not only get you in front of your target audience, but might even be fun to coordinate. Here are a few ideas for generating buzz for your business. Read more »

Google Amps Up Its Search With ‘Caffeine’

June 9th, 2010

caffeine1 Google Amps Up Its Search With Caffeine
Google has unveiled a new search method called “Caffeine,” which it claims is faster at indexing new information.

If you search Google on Tuesday, you may notice that the information you’re looking for is a bit “fresher” than it would have been on Monday.

That’s because the world’s most popular search engine has unveiled a new search method called “Caffeine,” which claims to index new information 50 percent faster than Google’s old search. Read more »

Top 10 Reasons to Use Social Media for Business

May 31st, 2010

Social Media SitesResearch published by analyst firm Access Markets International Partners shows that almost 70 percent of small and medium businesses actively use social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to promote their companies. But simply posting what your CEO had for lunch isn’t going to do much to help move your business forward. Smart companies are tactically using social media tools to increase their exposure to potential customers.

We’ve compiled ten of the most compelling reasons that you should consider using social media tools to promote your business. Read more »

The Social Media Revolution

May 7th, 2010

This video is a refresh of the original video with new and updated social media & mobile statistics that are hard to ignore. Based on the book Socialnomics by Erik Qualman.

The use of social media as a marketing tool has become prominent in the modern business world because it is an extremely effective way to promote products and services to a targeted audience. While standard websites serve as a one-way monologue, social media opens up dynamic dialogue with customers: creating interaction and personal connection. Read more »

What’s Wrong With the RITE Method?

April 30th, 2010

A critique of a common method used in video game usability research

Many video game usability practitioners employ a method to test usability within video games, called the ‘RITE’ method, short for Rapid Iterative Testing and Evaluation (RITE). Pioneered at Microsoft Games Studios and Microsoft Research, the RITE method has been adopted by many usability research organizations besides the teams at Microsoft.

While the RITE method has some advantages, such as the ‘rapid iterative’ ability to suggest changes to designers and test them in successive passes, it may fall short when looking for usability issues that lie beneath the surface. Read more »

LinkedIn Basics – Ten Tips on Building a Strong Profile

April 13th, 2010

LinkedIn is all about connecting, but before we connect, we look for what we have in common. That’s the key to putting together a profile that jump-starts conversation. Think of your profile as a way to promote your brand—a professional permalink, a fixed point on the web to promote your skills, your knowledge, your personality. Brands build trust by using an authentic voice and telling a credible story. Here are ten tips to help you do the same. Read more »

Holistic Web Browsing: Trends Of The Future

April 10th, 2010

The future of the Web is everywhere. The future of the Web is not at your desk. It’s not necessarily in your pocket, either. It’s everywhere. With each new technological innovation, we continue to become more and more immersed in the Web, connecting the ever-growing layer of information in the virtual world to the real one around us. But rather than get starry-eyed with utopian wonder about this bright future ahead, we should soberly anticipate the massive amount of planning and design work it will require of designers, developers and others.

Glasses in Holistic Web Browsing: Trends Of The Future

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“Skinput” Turns Body Into Touchscreen Interface

March 8th, 2010

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Tapping on arm allows users to scroll through menus and select options

Touchscreens may be popular both in science fiction and real life as the symbol of next-gen technology, but an innovation called Skinput suggests the true interface of the future might be us.

Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University unveiled Skinput recently, showing how it can turn your own body into a touchscreen interface. Read more »