I read an interesting article today that explored the idea that Google can’t develop social media platforms because it’s not in the company’s DNA. http://bit.ly/bkYlZL The gist is that Google builds applications that get the job done (search, email, news, maps) and encourage you to move on to the next task. Social media, meanwhile, wants …
Cobbler’s Kids Have No Shoes
You know the old saying… and old excuse. I’ve been putting off posting to the blog because I’ve been busy. Or, because I had other things to do. Or… All of these excuses are lame. If there’s value in doing something, like posting to your blog, then it deserves as much attention as any other …
The Web’s Dirty Little Secret
Psst… want to hear the Web’s dirty little secret? Here it is — most traffic to business & nonprofit websites happens between 9am and 5pm. Yep, right during prime working hours… when your employees are no doubt hard at it, other people’s staff are busy looking at homes for sale, a new couch they’d like …
Prior Prep = Faster, Better, Cheaper Website
Want a great website that does what you what it to? And that’s up and running quickly? And don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for it? Easy — prepare BEFORE you talk to a Web developer like me. Below are several things to consider before you call me (or another developer)… see …
Website Video at Little Cost
One of the great things about the Web these days is that the vast majority of us have access to a fast connection. The days of dial-up are over. What’s that mean for small businesses? Simple — it’s time to get your product, service or brand into a video on your website. The costs to …
Simplicity
Talking with a prospective customer today the subject of how much information to put on their website came up. Fortunately, we both have the same opinion… less is more. How is that? For years we (and that “we” includes me) held that content is king, and the more the better. Well, there were several things …
Out of Town til 3/13
Since we just launched Webcentric this week, of course a previously scheduled event is taking me out of town for a few days… but that’s okay, it’s for Rotary, so I’m good with it. I’ll have only limited access to email, so if you have an immediate need or question, please call my cell at …