Friday, May 14, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Brand-yourself.com wordpress personal branding and optimisation service
Brand-yourself.com a word press service with ability to brand and optimise yourself and set-up a load of linktos just the same way as we have been doing with RB but set-up to do a SAAS service aimed at students marketing themselves but itneresting in terms of word-press etc
Google has made significant change to how search results are displayed
Google have updated the search results interface simpler easier and faster and also part of the separate but related initiative to further personalise search results.
If you want to test a search now important to do when not logged-in to iGoogle because the results will be biased towards your own patterns of search.
Thea rticle linked has diagrams and screen shots easy to see the differences;
http://mashable.com/2010/05/05/new-google-search/
If you want to test a search now important to do when not logged-in to iGoogle because the results will be biased towards your own patterns of search.
Thea rticle linked has diagrams and screen shots easy to see the differences;
http://mashable.com/2010/05/05/new-google-search/
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
BROWSER WARS - Microsoft's browser share dips below 60 percent | Beyond Binary - CNET News
Microsoft's browser share dips below 60 percent | Beyond Binary - CNET News
Microsoft are down and the wars continue Firefox now has 25% of the market and Google's Chrome next and gaining...but Microsoft still strong as detailed stats on this article. It is worth considering which browsers to support, as you target and develop your web content, not all features work the same on all platforms and hence testing on variety of browsers is a must so make sure your team take account of this requirement.
Microsoft is not the best browser but currently the most established but superior products such as Firefox Mozilla and Chrome are gaining ground, it is worth considering what your applications focus is before selecting the browser of choice for your own team. Google's Chrome for instance has an open market of very useful extensions as does Firefox, so its worth taking a look to decide what is best for your use. If you are looking to deploy in the market choose to test across at least three browsers and the simple truth is many corporates are still only using the older IE6 version of Microsoft Explorer, whereas smaller and more fleet of foot businesses and teams are often using more modern versions.
If you use web analytics, you can normally see and track the type and version of browsers being used to access your website automatically in standard reports, also consider products like Adobe Air Flash Quicktime and more.. as not everyone has them installed and maybe restricted from doing so in their business environment. If your site for instance uses flash, be certain that it doesn't fail but accommodates users who may not and/or be able due to corporate policies to install these optional tools.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
�Twitter Directory >Search > Get More Twitter Followers > TweetFind
Finding people on twitter by category, its like the yellow pages for twitter but it also gets you on a high volume site with a clickthru to your website, acts as a high quality LINKTO site.
If you have a twitter account you can submit for free well worth getting yourself on here.
los make sure you a distinct clear moniker/avatar, pics of individuals are very small a brighter simpler logo stands out well.
Twitter For Dummies | Books | Twitter Directory Search Get More Twitter Followers TweetFind
Twitter For Dummies | Books | Twitter Directory Search Get More Twitter Followers TweetFind
If you want a quick way into Twitter take a look at this...
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Seeing OpenID a lot more now what does it mean? How can it Help?
Logging in and logging out, cookies and all that stuff, in the perfect world why waste time, can you get a secure provider to provide a secure by widely recognised standard that saves you time?
Quoting from the OpenID Foundation's Web Site
"OpenID eliminates the need for multiple usernames across different websites, simplifying your online experience.
You get to choose the OpenID Provider that best meets your needs and most importantly that you trust. At the same time, your OpenID can stay with you, no matter which Provider you move to. And best of all, the OpenID technology is not proprietary and is completely free."
Tip: worth getting aware of this and checking out providers on google type in openID, we will report back on what we find shortly once further reviews completed but be aware its like an online passport.
Coming Soon: Update on best providers for UK and Europe
Friday, April 30, 2010
LINKED IN - ways to use new features in Linked in
Apr 30, 2010 - (from Open Forum) this backs up principles we are advocating in the Professional and Business Networking approach we have been advocating.
LinkedIn recently launched a number ofnew, Facebook-esque Share features. Now, in addition to Q&As, groups and personal messages, you can send images, article excerpts, blog posts and other content to your professional connections in much the same way that you would with your personal connections on other social networks.
But the way you'd use LinkedIn sharing for your small business is likely going to be a lot different from how you'd use your personal Facebook account. While most folks love to pass on relevant, interesting and valuable links, some content will be more appropriate than other content for sharing with your business contacts. Here are a few ways you can maximize the benefits of LinkedIn shares.
1. Stay Top-of-Mind
Posting once a day, and syndicating that post to your business' Twitter and Facebook accounts, can help you remain fresh in the minds of your connections and customers. As long as the content is relevant and valuable, it will be appreciated and re-shared. Just remember to not overshare; users will be quickly turned off if their timelines on every network are flooded with updates from you. Space out your LinkedIn shares to maximize their value for your network.
2. Finding New Talent
If you're expanding your team, LinkedIn is one of the largest and fastest-growing resources for finding the perfect candidate. Particularly in this economy, letting the world know that you're hiring is some of the most valuable information you can send out on the wire! Write a brand-appropriate blog post giving very specific details on the kind of person you're looking for. Give your post a simple, sharable headline that contains the company name and position available... and try to avoiduse of the term "ninja" if at all possible. When you're sharing this link, be absolutely sure to include a call to action for every connection to pass this information on to others. For more tips on using LinkedIn to find rockstar employees, check out this article.
3. Crowdsourcing Solutions and Getting Feedback
If you've got ideas you want to run by your peers or a nagging business problem that needs a solution, LinkedIn groups and Q&A are popular and effective ways to get feedback. But sharing allows you to cross-post your query across multiple networks and add supporting data such as a picture or Web site link. One of the best aspects of using LinkedIn for soliciting feedback is that the comments from your professional network will all be collected in a single thread in your LinkedIn profile.
4. Promoting Special Events You Host or Attend
Whether you're going to a charity dinner or hosting a meet-up for your clients, a string of well-timed LinkedIn shares can be great for raising community awareness, driving participation or soliciting volunteers or donations. This is another circumstance where it's completely acceptable to ask others to re-share the content across their own networks, particularly if it's a local event geared toward your own community.
Leading Local and Industry Thought
If you've got an article in an online publication or a blog post you're particularly proud of, LinkedIn sharing can be a great way to broadcast that content to your network – again, both on LinkedIn and elsewhere on the web. Be sure to include a personal comment on why you're sharing the link, and tailor the excerpt section to include something descriptive and appealing, such as a quotation. Shares on LinkedIn are also a great way to spread news items that are relevant to your peers, vendors and customers.
If you've got other tips and tricks for your fellow small-business owners on how best to maximize the value of LinkedIn's sharing features, please let us know about them in the comments!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
iGoogle Gadget for Google Docs GREAT YOU Can Get it now...
iGoogle gives great access to Docs but this GADGET makes a little grid on your iGoogle Page so you can see most recently available docs without changing via iGoogle Menus or create a new document etc.
It is easy to install, easy to use and makes working even more effective.
A Gadget is a small block of information that is customised to a particular need you can select to add to your iGoogle Page, this particular one is the tipping point to thinking, 'wow its so easy to use Google Docs and it means I can find my info when I am on any machine, anytime of day, any location, and easily share if I need to collaborate with my team, why generally use anything else? Plus don't forget both Docs Igoogle and this gadget are free...
Summary:
Easy access to your Google Docs from iGoogle Free Gadget here is the link and its easy to install
Hint: find your way faster to existing G-Docs, create new Docs
Benefits: speed and ease of use saving time and improving productivity
Google - SiteMap and Index Vital Videos to up Your Rankings
Videos are very powerful and in under 10 minutes without imposing you must read a lot, complex ideas and concepts can be creatively communicated, so how do you get them noticed in the search engine, particularly Google?
In the attached article Google tells you how, but in short your team need to have a video index just like you would a site-map, the tech team can do that bit but make sure they are aware of the need to get those videos noticed.
I love reading but not everyone does in this demanding info burdened world, there is no doubt that VIDEO IS VITAL and you are missing an important component if you dont use it. Be certain your competitors either are or will be planning to do so.
In the attached article Google tells you how, but in short your team need to have a video index just like you would a site-map, the tech team can do that bit but make sure they are aware of the need to get those videos noticed.
I love reading but not everyone does in this demanding info burdened world, there is no doubt that VIDEO IS VITAL and you are missing an important component if you dont use it. Be certain your competitors either are or will be planning to do so.
Facebook Ploughs ahead with improving tools and open integration..
Facebook have just made major announcements (see Mashable and young CEO Mark Zuckerberg founder and CEO Facebook) about how they will enrich the applications and integration but they are moving away from their current interface set via Facebook Connect. They are linking with major players even Microsoft to combat the likes of Google and their cloud computing...it just got even more interesting.
They are looking to make it easier not harder, so that in itself presents even more opportunities, can the community keep up with the functionality well that is another thing.
Feel no fear the future looks bright and the recent description on BBC Radio 4 of Facebook as an operating system for networked and more human applications...seems an informed prediction. join the party early as the saying goes or miss out.
They are looking to make it easier not harder, so that in itself presents even more opportunities, can the community keep up with the functionality well that is another thing.
Feel no fear the future looks bright and the recent description on BBC Radio 4 of Facebook as an operating system for networked and more human applications...seems an informed prediction. join the party early as the saying goes or miss out.
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