Category: Web

  • Pre-ordering digital content: What’s the point?

    If you are an iTunes Store customer, you have probably seen the sections in the store which allows you to pre-order music, books, or movies. I don’t have data to back this up, but I would assume pre-ordering in iTunes is very popular. If it wasn’t I would expect Apple to stop offering that option.…

  • Why LinkedIn remains the only international social site available in China

    In what the Chinese government terms as a move to keeping its society sane and couth, it has blocked the use of social sites like Facebook and Twitter among many others. Actually, accessing these sites is next to impossible, and if attempted, is punishable by law. This unquestionable move to block out international social sites…

  • Need advice? Try ChoicePunch

    Need advice? Try ChoicePunch

    Ever since the world was introduced to PostSecret, the idea of going to strangers with news became a thing. Dark, embarrassing, or just needing to confess the fact that Progressive’s Flo is was too perky for her own good, the site allowed online users to get things off of their chests. Without the threat of…

  • Google Search: More advertising leaves less room for organic results

    Google’s corporate motto is “don’t be evil.” When this was unveiled in 1999 / 2000 (attribution claims vary), it was seen as something of a dig at various large companies and the way they operate. Zooming forward to the present day, I find myself wondering if Google are beginning to lose sight of this ethos…

  • The unfortunate downsides of streaming music services

    If you haven’t heard, Google recently announced a streaming music service. For $9.99/month you can stream all the music you want to your compatible device. This is not the first streaming music service, and it probably won’t be the last. In principle, an all you get stream music service sounds good, but in reality it…

  • Top five reasons why WordPress is the best “Press”

    Top five reasons why WordPress is the best “Press”

    WordPress is arguably known as one of the leading content management providers. It’s recognizable, compatible, and free to use – covering all of the online basics and plenty more. But for whatever reason, there are still website owners opting for a buggy competitor, or sticking to basic HTML for their web-viewing needs. As the Internet…

  • Prepare for the upcoming Google Reader shutdown with 5 alternatives

    In an effort to consolidate its services, Google Reader shuts down on July 1, 2013. The rise and growth of Google+ has seen a bunch of shutdowns and we can expect to see more as the company looks to focus more on its key products. With Google Reader gone, it is time to look for…

  • Meet the new Google Maps

    If you were at the Google I/O (or weren’t), you are probably aware of the major redesign changes that were launched for Google Maps.  One thing you will quickly notice is the approach that Google has taken to provide a more intuitive interface that takes away the clutter and leaves you with a clean and…

  • Echofon for Firefox dies after Twitter API changes – Here’s how to get it back

    In case you’ve never heard of it, Echofon for Firefox was an add-on for Firefox that allowed users to interact with Twitter without going to the official Twitter website. Available as a small pop-up window in the browser’s status bar, Echofon was a convenient and minimalist way to compose tweets, replies, and browse Twitter. As…

  • The negative effects of cluttered website design

    The negative effects of cluttered website design

    All too often we see websites that are difficult to navigate, read, or simply don’t make sense. In the process of looking for a trendy new look, site owners created a cluttered monster instead. There may be sliders, large photos that take too long to load, or design features that tend to muddle each page.…