Archive for the 'Technology' Category

The hunt for new social media tools and strategies, is endless. After loads of research with the hope that I could write a few short pieces on the best way to use each type of Social Media platform, I’ve found that the underlying message remains the same, no matter what type of platform you choose [...]

Metrics for Small Business

Is your small business tracking your web site’s analytics? Wondering where you should start? Well, I came across a great article to help you get started.
First off, you’ll need to install tracking software. It’s usually only a matter of installing a bit of javascript in the footer of your site’s design. If you don’t know [...]

Have you ever longed for the future of shopping for jeans to be determined for you, or are you the kind of shopper who likes trying on endless styles of denim before you settle on one that fits your shape? Every body is different and every shape unique, and speaking for myself, I find the [...]

The NDP Group is reporting that Google’s Android mobile device operating system has taken over top spot in sales for the second quarter of 2010. Blackberry’s OS market share (based on new sales) has dropped 9% from last quarter while Apple’s iPhone took 22% of the share.
As the mobile devices become more and more powerful, [...]

Never Wait on Hold Again.

Ever been on hold? For a long time? For a REALLY long time? Of course you have - it’s an experience that (unfortunately) is just part of life these days. However, there’s a new iPhone app that promises to make being on hold something of the past, and that app is LucyPhone.
Just pick a company [...]

It is the most revolutionary way of Social Ticketing… all you have to do is register your Event in www.twicketer.com, they will provide you the URL to distribute it through twitter, facebook, my space, etc. You can sell or buy tickets.  The purchase can be made with PayPal or a Credit card and it is [...]

If you’re anything like me, you YouTube Old Spice commercials with your friends and family, or anytime you need an honest laugh in the middle of the day. Now, however, we’re not the only ones laughing. The Old Spice Body Wash Social Marketing department is laughing too… all the way to the bank.
Neilsen reported that [...]

This week, Foursquare hit a new milestone. Known for creating ernest in communities to “check-in” at people’s favorite spots, only to be rewarded (whether clout as Mayor, or physical discounts on products), Foursquare has cornered the geolocation-social media market, and with big reward for them. Foursquare hit it’s 100,000,000 (yes, that’s 9 “0’s”) this week [...]

A Swiss-led experimental solar-powered plane has just completed it’s first 24-hour flight. This is a giant leap forward in “green technology” but we are still a ways out from seeing it replacing conventional jet propulsion.
The team says it has now demonstrated that the single-seat plane can theoretically stay in the air indefinitely, recharging its depleted batteries [...]

Ever have a significant other ask whether an article of clothing makes them look fat/tall/skinny/insert adjective here? Of course it’s a must lie situation if you want to escape to see another day but fortunately with the power of crowd sourcing applications and your iPhone, you can direct those questions online to friends, family or [...]